My computer does not start. The text on the screen is: Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupted: \WINDOWS\system32\c_437.nls.

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• Receiving the message that Windows did not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: windowsroot/system32/ql.dll

  Windows could not, because the folling file is missing or corrupt... What can I do to get Windows

  Hello

  ·         What operating system do you use?

  ·         You're able to boot in Safe Mode?

  ·         Were there recent changes made on the computer before the show?

  If you use Windows 7 try performing the Startup Repair and check if it helps.

  Startup Repair

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/Startup-Repair

  To solve the problem of Windows Vista boot refer:

  What to do if Windows does not start correctly

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-to-do-if-Windows-wont-start-correctly

  For Windows XP, see:

  How to fix a computer that does not start

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-XP/help/Setup/how-to-fix-computer-that-will-not-start

• Once I turned on the computer I got the following message: Windows could not start because the following file is missing or damaged. System32\Drivers\Ntfs.sys

  I just download Microsoft Office 2010 Professional and then turns off the computer with XP operating system. Once I turned on the computer I got the following message:

  Windows could not start because the following file is missing or damaged;

  System32\Drivers\Ntfs.sys

  You can try to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original Setup CD

  Select 'r' in the first screen to start repair.

  Then, I started the computer with the Original installation CD and press 'r' by following the instructions. Then, I received this message:

  1: C:\WINDOWS

  Which Windows installation you want to connect?

  (to cancel, press enter)

  What do I put here?

  You must first start on doing something so USB drive a bootable Hiren.

  Here's how:

  I'll recommend you use Hiren boot CD (it will go also to a flash/USB stick/USB).

  It's good for you, because there a lot of tools more on that on the Recovery Console CD of XP, doesn't your administrator passwords and you will not have to futz round in your BIOS, if any afflicted system has SATA drives - Hiren can deal with this.

  You will have a bunch of great tools that you have in XP... Recovery Console an editor of the register, adjustable password and an office that resembles Windows XP so you will feel comfortable flexibility.

  You can easily copy your personal data (documents, pictures, music) to an external drive.

  A system of work, start by downloading the latest version on Hiren Boot CD from here (it is a substantial download but worth it):
  http://www.hirensbootcd.org/download/    (look to the bottom of the page).

  Unzip the Hiren to a folder where you can find it.  There's a Hiren. BootCD.15.x.iso that you have to then.

  Hiren was instructed to make a bootable USB drive that you can use, but it takes you first burn the .iso to a CD image file and a few other measures, so I suggest another way and here's how:

  Download RUFUS 1.3.2 or whatever the latest version is here (read a few things on the page so you can learn more on this subject):

  http://Rufus.AKEO.IE/

  I will warn to be careful that don't accidentally format you a hard disk - don't forget your USB key is in and know what the drive letter!  This part makes me still a little nervous, so be careful.

  Launch of RUFUS and all default values should be fine for the device, choose letter of your USB drive, quick tag format FAT32, it if you want and in the Format options box, click on the little icon that looks like a CD and a window will open.  Navigate through this dialogue to point to the folder that contains the Hiren. BootCD.15.x.iso that you have unpacked above and the box should change to say the image ISO (RUFUS includes the Hiren ISO file).

  Double check you have the right device selected in the top (NOT you HDD) click Start, acknowledge receipt of the warning and let it finish (it will take a little time) it copies the files.   Hiren ISO is also a good size.

  When RUFUS is finished, it will say "DONE" at the bottom.

  Put the USB in the afflicted machine and reset/reboot and regardless of the button you press to get a boot menu where you can select the USB drive as first boot device (it's F11 for me).  If you do not see a start menu choice, you will need to set your BIOS to boot from USB first instead of the HARD disk.

  When the Hiren menu displays, choose the XP Mode of Mini and it will start loading (slowly from a USB key) and finally, you should see a windowsy looking for office.  You should recognize the part and feel uncomfortable, but it is not your office - the office of the Hiren!

  Remember: you do not start on your hard drive, - you started in the Office of the Hiren.

  A way to check the drive for errors is to open my computer and right-click on your afflicted player and choose Properties, tools, error, check checking now... put a check mark in the boxes and then start.

  Sometimes that works, then you can also click on start, run and in the type box:

  cmd

  Click OK to open a command prompt window and enter the following command (assuming that XP is installed on your C drive)

  CHKDSK c: /r

  This disk check can last a long time (perhaps several to several hours) depending on the size of the volume, the amount of data on the volume and what the disk check finds to do.  You may need to run more than once.

• My pc says that windows does not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM.

  My pc says that windows does not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM. It is said it can be repaired by using the original installation CD, but we do not have. Any ideas please?

  The file is missing or corrupt is one of your files in the system registry.

  By far, the best way to recover from this is to go to another computer and create a free Hirens Boot CD.
  Download Hirens: <> http://www.hirensbootcd.org/download/ > (link at the bottom of the icon of the disk)
  Hirens CD burning <> http://www.hirensbootcd.org/burning/ >

  Once you create the CD, and then start your system of problem with this CD.  In the first window, select "Mini Windows XP" and wait for the system to start.  When it starts, go to the Hirens Boot CD menu and select
  Register-> Registry Restore Wizard.
  then follow the prompts.  This wizard will return a copy of your registry database from backups that are stored with your system restore points.  After the restoration, stop, remove the CD and restart.

  When you start your system, it is recommended to perform a system restore operation to ensure the consistency of your system
  "How to restore Windows XP to a previous state"
     <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084 >

  Also, this error is almost always accompanied, if not caused, the corruption of the file system.  Also a good idea to perform a check disk (chkdsk) operation with the option "repair".
  "How to perform disk error in Windows XP check"
     <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315265 >

  The hard way to get back is covered in the following Microsoft KB article, but if you have installed a large number of service packs for your installation of XP, I don't give you many chances to get past part 1. (And there's also an installation CD to access the Recovery Console)

  "How do I recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP boot"
    <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307545 >

  HTH,
  JW

• Computer laptop Lenovo 3000 N200 that does not start as a system file is missing or damaged:

  «I have a laptop Lenovo 3000 N200 that won't start as "" Windows has no start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM "»»

  Rescue and Recovery Tools will allow me to restore the hard drive to factory settings, but I prefer to back up important data first. Rescue and recovery apparently allow backup and pays the appropriate folder / structure of files, but the "Start" option is grayed out.

  Then I tried to boot from Windows XP CD but it signals that it has no hard drive, although Rescue and Recovery can apparently go to folder/file structure.

  How can I move it please?

  Thank you very much - Simonides

  all sorted out now... see http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-3000-and-Value-line/Lenovo-3000-N200-can-t-access-Rescue-and-Reco...

• "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

• Windows will not start because the following file is missing or corrupt &#60; root windows &#62; &#60; hal.dll windows &#62;

  When I turn on my PC a black screen appears for about 5 minutes, then the following message: Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt I can not any more access to the computer and having to turn it off.

  Hello

  I suggest that you follow the steps described in the links below and check if they help to resolve the issue.

  Link 1:

  "Invalid Boot.ini" or "Windows did not start" error messages when you start your computer

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/330184

  Link 2:

  IF the steps in the link 1 does not work, check the steps in the link below.

  Error message: "Windows did not start because of a configuration of the disk of the computer problem.

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

• Windows xp hp will not start. error message: Windows has not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: &#60; root windows &#62; \system32\hal.dll. Please re - install a copy of the above file.

  Hello, I recently restored my windows hp tower to its factory because of virus settings and when I restarted my PC I recieced this error message: Windows has not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \system32\hal.dll Please reinstall a copy of the above file.  where can I get a copy? and is it possible to download the start software and burn it to a cd?

  Hi FRANKGRIMES_945,

  What is the model of your computer?

  (a) you can try to arrange for a Windows XP disk that corresponds to the same edition, as it is installed on your machine.

  (b) thereafter, follow this link & check if you are able to start correctly on the desktop.

  Error message: "Windows did not start because of a configuration of the disk of the computer problem.

  Hope the helps of information.
  Please post back and we do know.

• Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

  Please need help, my computer does not start. I get the following message:

  Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

  Hello

  · What is the number and the model of the computer?

  · What is the service pack installed?

  · You have the windows XP Setup disk?

  · What is the exact error message that you receive when the computer starts in return?

  You can follow the procedure from the following link: how to recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP startup: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

• Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupt: &#60; root windows &#62; \System32|hal.dll, please reinstall a copy of the above file.

   \systrem32\hal.dll

  What can I do with this message:

  Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \System32|hal.dll, please reinstall a copy of the above file.

  Thank you

  In Windows XP:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findbyerrormessage/a/missinghaldll.htm

  In Windows Vista & 7:

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/errorh/a/HAL-dll-missing-Windows-7-Vista.htm

  In addition, if the file is actually missing, you can try to boot from a UNIX / Linux Live CD like Knoppix and add/replace the file manually with a file from another PC running THE SAME VERSION OF WINDOWS!

  If you are not good with computers, you should ignore this option because it could cause serious problems. If you still want to try, and there is a hal.dll file in \system32\ BACK IT UP. You have to put back in place.

  Let us know if it works.

• The following file is missing or corrupt: &#60; root windows &#62; \system32\hal.dll

  I have a problem with my desktop computer. my computer is HP Vectra, Intel Pentium 3 and the operating system is Windows XP Professional. The problem is: the following file is missing or corrupt: \system32\hal.dll I try to use Windows XP CD to repair, but the operating system does not detect the CD.

  Change the first boot of your dvd writer/rom device!

  http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/change-boot-order-XP-Vista/

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/fixtheproblem/SS/bootorderchange.htm

• Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupted \windows\system32\config\system

  Windows windows xp could not start because the following file is missing or damaged:
  \windows\system32\config\system
  You can accept it corresponds to repair this file by starting windows setup using the original Setup CD
  Select 'r' in the first screen to start repair

  I don't have original cd so I downloaded from the internet.  Only 1 cd when the instructions said it would be 6. that didn't work

  tillieme,
  You will need a valid XP disc to run the repair.  It is possible that the PC manufacturer develop a recovery hard disk partition.  You should check with them to see if it's an option.  Also, some manufacturers will provide filtering alternative for a small fee. Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
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• My computer does not start because of registry keys that have been accidentally deleted. What should I do?

  Some registry keys have been removed cleaning my computer from a virus. My program was a little too vicious in the cleaning process and remove some vital for windows key to operate. Now, whenever I start my computer, it says that it cannot, looking for the error, said that he has found and cured, then shuts down. Then I turn it back on, and it goes through the new. How can I put the key to register back where it is supposed to be without my computer turning off while I'm?

  You can if you start on the installation or a recovery disc and initiate restoring of the system in the environment of these discs recovery.  If you have no records, you can make a bootable recovery disk by using http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/ with burning software like: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html and, of course, a blank CD (although you need to drive on a computer of differentt).  Then boot on the CD on the computer of the problem.  You may need to change the BIOS to do first the CD drive in the boot sequence to boot from the CD.  To do this, hold the screen that tells you the key F to push to enter the menu start or start of installation.  Push it quickly. Make the changes, save your work and exit.  Put the CD in the drive and reboot.  When you are prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.

  The disk does not usse the computer OS so it does not matter if the system does not normally or in safe mode.  He must always use the disk and these options should still be available from the disk.  Among the options on the disk, you can try the system restore and if that does not work then you can try the Startup Repair.  There are other options, we can try from the disc, but let's just try these for starters.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Windows XP could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

  System:

  Toshiba Satellite A-75

  WIndows XP Home Edition
  Fully updated with Svc Pk 3
  HITACHI Travelstar hard drive 80 gig

  Nice day

  I'm getting this ' file is missing or damaged:------WINDOWS-SYSTEM32-CONFIG-SYSTEM ' error and Windows does not start in the F8 boot options. When I disable the auto reboot, I get a BSOD 51 registry error, consistent with the file "missing or corrupt" error Surprisingly "Recovery Console" works so I used to run chkdsk. This has not solved the problem, but even once, surprisingly, the utility reported no fixed error. Ok. I do research online (using another computer of course) and check out the many tips that I copy some files in my "c:\windows\repair" folder in the folder 'system '. Before I had time to do that, however, I found an article from Microsoft stating that this should not be done if you have an OEM System... what I'm doing. Apparently, hives system on these OEM installed OS set other passwords that can permanently block you on your records if you use this method. Thanks for the warning. My system restore disc is nothing more than a tool of re-insall OS that will wipe all my data in the process, and this is not desirable. Currently, I see again all my data on the drive by using the "recovery console". I'm ready to thread the needle on this one in the hope of re - access the operating system, although in some limited capacity. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  When you run chkdsk in RC, did you use the /r switch? This is the key! In other words, this should be the command:

  Chkdsk /r

  (there is a space before the slash)

  Moreover, KB307545 can be run safely on most OEM XP installations. Of course, nothing is guaranteed 100%.

  Before you do this or else, you really must ensure all data is stored safely. One way to do this is to start on a live Linux CD and then copy the files to an external hard drive. Another way is to connect the problem hard drive into a working PC and copy the files in this way. This could be done by the servo drive or with an adapter like this:

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16812161002&TPK=N82E16812161002

• Window is not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM

  What do I need: a disk to reboot? & if so; - where can I find one for XP Pro? ... Can I download it from another computer?

  The machine does not start my original OS drive: so maybe I can't fix it.

  You need a CD

• Windows (Vista) can not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: &#60; root windows &#62; \system32\ntoskrnl.exe

  When I start windows, the message that I get a black screen is Windows (Vista) cannot start because the file is missing or corrupt: \system32\ntoskrnl.exe. Please reinstall a copy of the above file.

  I tried to launch a system of diagnosis without a disk and everything going on. I then tried running windows in safe mode and it won't allow me. That's when I switched to an installation disc supplied with the system. I tried to recover the system from there, but it would not go beyond the option of choosing an operating system. Once I got to that screen, there was NO operating system choose.

  I tried to restore my computer and there is no restore point.

  I renounced restore my computer and thought I'll all start over and install windows vista all over again. This was not the case either. I followed these steps:

  1. Turn on your computer and insert the CD or the DVD of Windows Vista.

  2. Install Windows page, follow all of the instructions that appear, and then clickInstall now.

  3. On the Get updated important for installation page, we recommend getting the latest updates to help ensure a successful installation and to help protect your computer against security threats. You will need an Internet connection to get the installation updates.

  4. On the Type your product key for activation page, we strongly recommend that you type your 25-character product key in order to avoid problems during activation.

  5. On the Please read the license terms page, if you agree to the terms of the license, clickI accepts the terms of the license.

  6. Follow the instructions on each page. On the type of installation do you want? page, clickCustom.

  7. On the place where you want to install Windows? page, select the partition where you want to install.

  8. Click next to begin the installation. You can see a compatibility report.

  and then had this error that says;

  windows doesn't have can create a partition on disk 0. The error occurred when preparing the partition selected for installation. Error code: 0x80004005.

  Now I am stuck and don't know what to do.

  Someone at - it solutions for me. Help, please.

  Hello

  1. on which the drive was initially installed OS?
  2. What partition you selected to install Windows?

  You can try to perform a startup repair by using the Vista installation disc.

  Check out these links for help:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/startup-repair-frequently-asked-questions  

  How can I fix a startup (startup)?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/how-do-I-fix-a-boot-startup-problem 

  What to do if Windows does not start correctly:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-to-do-if-Windows-wont-start-correctly 

  What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-Vista 

  If nothing helps, so please get in touch with the system manufacturer for assistance because it may be a hardware problem.

  Kind regards
  Afzal Taher - Microsoft Support
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