corrupt ntoskrnl.exe Vista configuration problem

Windows Vista goes into an endless loop of updated Configuration, before he go to step 3, it will stop and restart with the message "Windows is loading files" then it trying to repair for 20 min, + manage to restore the system and return to the login screen. When I look at the log file, it states that the ntoskrnl.exe has been altered.

I would really appreciate technical assistance to resolve this issue once and for all.  This problem seems to happen every now and then. Initially, I thought it was to do with Norton ISv10, but after the removal of this software, I still have the problem.

Help please!

mtang33,
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    Try these to erase corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

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  • "When restarting, get the error, Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: &#60; root Windows &#62; \system32\ntoskrnl.exe.

    Original title: black screen

    Attempt to restart the Gateway system running XP Pro.  The message "Windows has not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \system32\ntoskrnl.exe" Please reinstall a copy of this file.  What do I do and where is this file?

    There is a good chance that the disk check running the Recovery Console will solve the problem.

    1. Insert the Windows XP CD in your CD-ROM drive and restart your computer. If you are prompted, select any options needed to start (boot) on the CD.
      
    2. when the text portion of Setup begins, follow the prompts. Select the repair or recovery option by pressing R.
      
    3. If you have a dual-boot or multiboot system, select the installation that you want to access from the Recovery Console.
      
    4. When you are prompted, type the administrator password. If you have not set a password for the account admin simply press on enter
      
    5. at the command prompt, type chkdsk/r > press ENTER. (Note: there is a space between the slash and the letter k).
      
    6. at the end of the output of scan type > press ENTER.
      
    7 restart your computer.

    If you do not have a Windows Xp disk, follow the instructions HERE to create a Windows Xp Recovery Console

  • Vista fails to boot after SP1 update. Lack file ntoskrnl.exe

    I have Windows Vista Home Premium and has just installed SP1 upgrade.  The PC now not restart, even in safe mode.  As soon as he tries to load Vista, an error message occurs: ntoskrnl.exe missing or damaged.  I tried to boot from the resettlement drive provided by Dell, but the same error occurs.

    I ran dell seed assessment tool and the material is very good.

    What should I do to fix this file?

    Thanks in advance.

    Restore point:

    Try typing F8 at startup and in the list of Boot selections, select Mode safe using ARROW top to go there > and then press ENTER.

    Try a restore of the system once, to choose a Restore Point prior to your problem...

    Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > system restore > choose another time > next > etc.

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    If restore work not and you do not have a Vista DVD from Microsoft, do a repair disc to do a Startup Repair:

    Download the ISO on the link provided and make a record of repair time it starts.

    Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

    At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu.

    When you have changed that, insert the Bootable disk you did in the drive and reboot.

    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html

    Link above shows what the process looks like and a manual, it load the repair options.

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    Read all the info on the website on how to create and use it.

    http://NeoSmart.net/blog/2008/Windows-Vista-recovery-disc-download/

    ISO Burner: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html

    It's a very good Vista startup repair disk.

    You can do a system restart tool, system, etc it restore.

    It is NOT a disc of resettlement.

    And the 32-bit is what normally comes on a computer, unless 64-bit.

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    Dell recovery options:

    http://supportapj.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/DSN/en/document?journalid=67E9C215C4BABD6CE040AE0AB5E14F05&docid=339949

    Above is Dell to reinstall Vista from the DVD on your computer.

    http://supportapj.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/DSN/en/document?journalid=67E9C215C4BABD6CE040AE0AB5E14F05&docid=336966

    And that way if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive.

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    Windows Update Forum:

    It comes with Vista, upgrade install and activate Forum.

    You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack in the Windows Update Forum; the link below:

    http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/threads

    When you repost here, kindly include the Error Codes, and exactly what is happening when you try to update.

    In this way, you will receive the best help.

    See you soon.

    Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

  • Startup problem, get an error missing: &#60; ROOT WINDOWS &#62; \system\ntoskrnl.exe

    OP: Start-up of the question

    I starts instead of windows displays an error coming. It says I'm missing: \system\ntoskrnl.exe. How can I fix it?

    Hello Gwafer74,

    This problem can be caused if the Ntoskrnl.exe file is missing or damaged. You can follow the steps described in the article for this problem:

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314477

    Follow the steps in method 1.

    Thank you
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