Start up failure wndows\system32\ntoskrnl.exe State 0xc0000428 Windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file

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• Upgrade CPU, system does not boot, winload.exe "Windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file.

  Subject pretty much said it all.  I got a new CPU, shut down the computer, installed, and now Win7 does not start.  It hangs on a black screen gripe on a signature file.  Here is the full text:

  "A recent hardware or software change might be installed a file that is signed incorrectly or damaged, or maybe it's a malicious software from an unknown source."

  If you have a Windows installation disc, insert the disc and restart your computer.  Click 'Repair your computer' and choose a recovery tool.

  Otherwise, to start Windows, so you can investigate further, press the ENTER key to display the boot menu, press F8 for Advanced Boot Options, select last known good configuration.  If you understand why the digital signature file cannot be verified and want to start Windows without this file, temporarily disable driver signature enforcement.

  File: \Windows\system32\winload.exe

  Status: 0xc0000428

  Info: Windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file. »

  Well, the first thing I did was put in the installation CD and reboot to try the thing "repair your computer".  Charge, said he found a problem, said he has fixed the problem and restarted.  But it always hangs on the same screen of the error.

  So I tried to hit Enter and then F8 as it said to do, but brings me right to the error screen.  I'm stuck, there is nothing that I can do, and I need this computer to work tomorrow.

  Another interesting note is that the recovery on the installation CD tool identifies my system installed Windows Vista... wtf.

  Help?

  I don't know if this post will solve your problem, but it can give you new ideas or angles to try.

  http://www.lifeworldblog.com/computers/Windows-7/Windows-cannot-verify-the-digital-signature-for-Winload-exe

• Error message states that Windows cannot read the Service Notification of system events. Unable to start the computer.

  Original title: System Event Notification Service does not connect.

  Computer will not start.  Error message states that Windows cannot read the Service Notification of system events.

  Hi DACL.

  ·        What is the full error you receive when you try to start the machine?

  ·        You did it all change hardware or software on your machine before this problem?

  You can restore the system to the Windows recovery environment and check if you are able to boot to the desktop. Follow the steps in this link to boot into the Windows recovery environment and select the system restore option.

  Note: When you perform the system restore to restore the computer to a previous state, programs and updates that you have installed are removed.

  Repairs to the system of Windows recovery environment

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

  Concerning
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• Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or damaged: _ < root Windows > \system32\ntoskrnl.exe.__Please reinstall a copy of the above file.

  Hi the other my system was crushed, and on restarting I got this message: Windows is not start because the following file is missing or damaged:

  \System32 \ntoskrnl.exe.
  Please reinstall a copy of the above file.

  I've read a few articles online, but still I can not solve the problem. I don't want to reinstall XP or lose my information.

  can any1 give me a simple cut down on what to do (step by step).

  Thanks in advance.

  Hello Jamdutch,

  Thank you for your message.  Click HERE for instructions to perform a repair of the system installation.  Please let us know if it did or did not help to solve your problem.
  See you soon

  Engineer Jason Microsoft Support answers visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• during Windows installation I got this rundll32.exe and in the window below says windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

  during the set up after using the windows recovery Cd, I got this massage.
  RunDII32.exe
  Windows can not access the device, specified path.or file. You can not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.
  and in another window below I have windows Script host who say,
  Can't find script "VBScript" script "c:\System.sav\Util\TDCTWKs\HideCMD.vbs" engine

  Hello

  For problems using the recovery disk, contact the manufacturer of your computer.

  It is the process of recovering from the manufacturer, not Microsoft.

  See you soon.

• Systematically, does not open, gives the error: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla\firefox.exe Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file.» You can not

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  Finally have it running. Seems that the enterprise version of McAfee is blocking the installation of the program. McAfee uninstalled, reinstalled Firefox, installed McAfee and now, it's good to go.

• File:\windows\system32\ntoskrnl.exe

  I need serious help!

  Some wonder how I deleted some system 32 - files

  Anyway now I can not connect my computer backinto.

  I am running Vista Business as my OS

  At startup, I wonder to insert my disck installation and restart - does not work - also tried repair - same result

  The error:

  File:\windows\system32\ntoskrnl.exe

  Status: 0xc0000428

  Info: Windows cannot verify the digital signature for this file

  Please can someone help?

  Thank you

  Albert

  Heya,

  Here are some links that may help solve the problem.
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/itprovistaannouncements/thread/4ec59ec4-6532-46EB-9861-203ae54e0ea2/
  http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000646.htm

• Toot of Dell Inspiron 910 windows system32 ntoskrnl.exe error

  I booted up my laptop Inspiron 910 and got the following error message:

  Windows root system32 ntoskrnl.exe missing or corrupt please reload the disc.

  I tried several attempts through the advanced options [F8] and always comes back to the same error message.  I changed the BIOS to allow the disc to load first.  I put the Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP3 CD and you press a button to start.  Setup begins to install the files, but then I get the blue screen of death.

  It reads:

  A problem has been detected and windows has shut down to prevent damage to your computer.

  If this is the first time you've seen this stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps:

  Check for viruses on your computer. Remove any newly installed hard drives or hard drive controllers. Check your hard drive to ensure that it is properly configured and completed. Run CHKDSK /F to check for hard drive corruption, and then restart your computer.

  Technical information:

  STOP: 0X0000007B (0XF7A5E63C, 0XC0000034, 0X00000000, 0X00000000)

  I also run diagnostics and got these error messages:

  Error Code 0F00:0244 Msg: DISK_0_Block 13533192 cannot read, replace the drive or remove the write protection

  I also have the same error codes in the following blocks:

  13533193

  13533194

  13533195

  13533196

  13533199

  13533208-13533215

  13533224

  13537707

  Any assistance or solutions would be useful!

  Thank you

  Hi rmina71,

  ·         Have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  Follow the steps in the article.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2022960

• need to re - install < root windows > \system32\ntoskrnl.exe

  My computer does not load Windows. I use XP Professional Sp3 (I think). My drive is XP Professional SP2.

  When I try to boot from the cd, I finally get to a screen that gives me the Windows installation press options 1) enter or 2) to repair XP using the recovery console. Press r.

  No matter which option I choose, I get the message "implementation did not hard disk drives in your computer."

  I pressed F8 and used the "disable auto reboot" and received the message "Windows has not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \system32\ntoskrnl.exe please reinstall a copy of the above file"

  How can I do this?  Thank you, the Safi

  Shouldn't you have the following option under integrated peripherals:

  On Chip IDE - SATA Controller [SATA, RAID or off]

  You don't want RAID!

  You should be able to select SATA and then SAVE the changes that you exit the BIOS (sometimes people forget this step!).

  Not all mobos have the ability to disable sata ahci. The sata/raid controller driver is needed for windows recognize the drive sata hard. Having the pilot does not mean that you have to configure or use the raid features. RAID is simply two working as one of the hard drives. Most of the drivers manufacturer mobo that I take care of combine sata and raid drivers for the controller in a single package. Here is an example of a driver for Intel Matrix Storage Manager. It is a common driver needed for Windows to recognize a disk sata hard connected to a motherboard Intel. If the options as shown in the above post by Jose do not appear in the bios then install drivers, as I said. For this reason, Windows gives you the opportunity to press F6 to install the drivers before the implementation.

  Intel(r) 82801ER SATA RAID Controller
  PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_25B0&CC_0104=%systemdrive%\drivers\MSD\IMver5\iastor.inf; I do not vote for me I'm not here for points. If this post helps you, vote. Visit my forum @ http://repairbotsonline.com/

• "When restarting, get the error, Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: < root Windows > \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

• When computer booting XP, getting an error saying that windows could not start because a file is missing - windowsroot7\system32\ntoskrnl.exe

  When I pass my computer on a message informing you that windows didn't start because a file is manquant-windowsroot7\system32\ntoskrnl.exe, can you help me?

  * original title - computer error! *

  Hi shortie083,

  You did it of any material changes or software on the computer before this problem?

  You can follow this link & check if the problem persists.

  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 (Vista) can not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: < root windows > \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
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• Random BSOD and I do not know why.__Unable to load the image \SystemRoot\system32\ntoskrnl.exe, 0n2 error Win32

  I don't know why this is happening, but I'm getting random BSOD now and then. I tried to point out my system to see if it generates a BSOD, but multitasking 3d and photoshop programs and what's not stress, then when I least expect, BANG! BSOD.
  The last of them, that I had now was in the middle of the night with almost no programs running. The system had worked for some time (one or two days), but nothing was he pointing out at the same time.

  What I think happened was: our microwave shorted out and caused a fuse to blow. But it was on another grid in our House (I hope I make myself clear, because I'm not used to talk about stuff like this in English!) so it should not affect my computer. But at the same time my microwave said "Thank you for everything!" my computer would BSOD. The thing is that my modem, my switch, my router and my NAS is connected to the electric network and my short circuted of switch. And my computer is connected to the switch cable.
  This effect possible that excess tension (or something) has short circuted my switch and 'jumped' power to the switch and on the cable and sending there is a shock to my computer? Or am I just paranoid? Laughing out loud

  I know that the controllers are pushed to the limit of the memory and therefor tolerate very little when it comes to electricity. I ran MemTest4.00 14 passes but I came with nothing. But memtest that tests memory, not the controllers, right? I am watching a fried motherboard?

  I did a windb, but I don't understand what he says. Could someone please translate this for me and give me your opinion?
  In addition, when you run windb, it's tell me am I wrong symbols. -What this means, and where can I get the symbols he wants? And what symbols?

  Microsoft (R) Windows debug 6.12.0002.633 AMD64 Version
  Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

  Loading dump file [C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini042910-01.dmp]
  The mini kernel dump file: only registers and the trace of the stack are available

  Symbol search path is: * invalid *.
  ****************************************************************************
  * Loading of the symbol may be unreliable without a symbol search path.           *
  * Use .symfix to get the debugger to choose a symbol path.                   *
  * After adjusting your path to symbols, use .reload to refresh the locations of symbols. *
  ****************************************************************************
  Executable search path is:
  *********************************************************************
  * Symbols cannot be loaded because the path is not initialized. *
  *                                                                   *
  * The symbol path can be defined: *.
  * using the _NT_SYMBOL_PATH environment variable.                 *
  * with the help of the there when you start the debugger argument. *.
  * using the .sympath and .sympath + *.
  *********************************************************************
  Cannot load the image \SystemRoot\system32\ntoskrnl.exe, 0n2 error Win32
  WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for ntoskrnl.exe
  ERROR: Module load completed but symbols can be loaded for ntoskrnl.exe
  Windows Server 2008/Windows Vista Kernel Version 6002 (Service Pack2) MP (4 procs) free x 64
  Product: WinNt, suite: TerminalServer SingleUserTS
  Computer name:
  Kernel base = 0xfffff800 '02c4c000 PsLoadedModuleList = 0xfffff800' 02e10dd0
  The debugging session: 23:43:16.368 Thursday, April 29, 2010 (UTC + 02:00)
  System Uptime: 3 days 5:21:50.657
  *********************************************************************
  * Symbols cannot be loaded because the path is not initialized. *
  *                                                                   *
  * The symbol path can be defined: *.
  * using the _NT_SYMBOL_PATH environment variable.                 *
  * with the help of the there when you start the debugger argument. *.
  * using the .sympath and .sympath + *.
  *********************************************************************
  Cannot load the image \SystemRoot\system32\ntoskrnl.exe, 0n2 error Win32
  WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for ntoskrnl.exe
  ERROR: Module load completed but symbols can be loaded for ntoskrnl.exe
  Loading the kernel symbols
  ...............................................................
  ................................................................
  ................................................
  Loading user symbols
  Loading unloaded module list
  ......
  *******************************************************************************
  *                                                                             *
  * Bugcheck analysis *.
  *                                                                             *
  *******************************************************************************

  Use! analyze - v to obtain detailed debugging information.

  Bugcheck A, {fffffa7fffffffea, 2, 0, fffff80002c5a95c}

  The kernel symbols are FALSE. Correct symbols to do the analysis.

  *************************************************************************
  ***                                                                   ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Your debugger is not using the appropriate symbols *.
  ***                                                                   ***
  In order for this command works correctly, your symbol path *.
  should point to .pdb files have the type information complete.      ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Some (such as the public OS symbols) .pdb files are not *.
  contain the required information.  The contact group that *.
  you provided with these symbols, if you need this command for *.
  work.                                                          ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Type referenced: nt! _KPRCB *.
  ***                                                                   ***
  *************************************************************************
  *************************************************************************
  ***                                                                   ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Your debugger is not using the appropriate symbols *.
  ***                                                                   ***
  In order for this command works correctly, your symbol path *.
  should point to .pdb files have the type information complete.      ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Some (such as the public OS symbols) .pdb files are not *.
  contain the required information.  The contact group that *.
  you provided with these symbols, if you need this command for *.
  work.                                                          ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Type referenced: nt! _KPRCB *.
  ***                                                                   ***
  *************************************************************************
  *************************************************************************
  ***                                                                   ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Your debugger is not using the appropriate symbols *.
  ***                                                                   ***
  In order for this command works correctly, your symbol path *.
  should point to .pdb files have the type information complete.      ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Some (such as the public OS symbols) .pdb files are not *.
  contain the required information.  The contact group that *.
  you provided with these symbols, if you need this command for *.
  work.                                                          ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Type referenced: nt! _KPRCB *.
  ***                                                                   ***
  *************************************************************************
  Probably caused by: ntoskrnl.exe (nt + e95c)

  Follow-up: MachineOwner
  ---------

  0: kd >! analyze - v
  *******************************************************************************
  *                                                                             *
  * Bugcheck analysis *.
  *                                                                             *
  *******************************************************************************

  IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (a)
  An attempt was made to access an address pageable (or completely invalid) to a
  application interrupt level (IRQL) that is too high.  It is usually
  caused by drivers using a wrong address.
  If a kernel debugger is available, download the stack trace.
  Arguments:
  Arg1: fffffa7fffffffea, memory referenced
  Arg2: 0000000000000002, IRQL
  Arg3: 0000000000000000, bit field:
  bit 0: value 0 = read operation, 1 = write operation
  bit 3: value 0 = not an enforcement operation, 1 = performance operation (only on chips that support this level of State)
  Arg4: fffff80002c5a95c, address memory

  Debugging information:
  ------------------

  The kernel symbols are FALSE. Correct symbols to do the analysis.

  *************************************************************************
  ***                                                                   ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Your debugger is not using the appropriate symbols *.
  ***                                                                   ***
  In order for this command works correctly, your symbol path *.
  should point to .pdb files have the type information complete.      ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Some (such as the public OS symbols) .pdb files are not *.
  contain the required information.  The contact group that *.
  you provided with these symbols, if you need this command for *.
  work.                                                          ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Type referenced: nt! _KPRCB *.
  ***                                                                   ***
  *************************************************************************
  *************************************************************************
  ***                                                                   ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Your debugger is not using the appropriate symbols *.
  ***                                                                   ***
  In order for this command works correctly, your symbol path *.
  should point to .pdb files have the type information complete.      ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Some (such as the public OS symbols) .pdb files are not *.
  contain the required information.  The contact group that *.
  you provided with these symbols, if you need this command for *.
  work.                                                          ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Type referenced: nt! _KPRCB *.
  ***                                                                   ***
  *************************************************************************
  *************************************************************************
  ***                                                                   ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Your debugger is not using the appropriate symbols *.
  ***                                                                   ***
  In order for this command works correctly, your symbol path *.
  should point to .pdb files have the type information complete.      ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Some (such as the public OS symbols) .pdb files are not *.
  contain the required information.  The contact group that *.
  you provided with these symbols, if you need this command for *.
  work.                                                          ***
  ***                                                                   ***
  Type referenced: nt! _KPRCB *.
  ***                                                                   ***
  *************************************************************************

  ADDITIONAL_DEBUG_TEXT:
  Use '! findthebuild' command to search for the generation of target information.
  If the build information is available, run '! findthebuild s; .reload ' to set the symbol path and of loading symbols.

  MODULE_NAME: nt

  FAULTING_MODULE: fffff80002c4c000 nt

  DEBUG_FLR_IMAGE_TIMESTAMP: 4b7d238f

  READ_ADDRESS: could not get nt! MmSpecialPoolStart
  Unable to get nt! MmSpecialPoolEnd
  Unable to get nt! MmPoolCodeStart
  Unable to get nt! MmPoolCodeEnd
  fffffa7fffffffea

  CURRENT_IRQL: 0

  FAULTING_IP:
  NT + e95c
  fffff800'02c5a95c?              ???

  CUSTOMER_CRASH_COUNT: 1

  DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: VISTA_DRIVER_FAULT

  BUGCHECK_STR: 0XA

  LAST_CONTROL_TRANSFER: from fffff80002ca626e to fffff80002ca64d0

  STACK_TEXT:
  fffffa60 '01bde688 fffff800' 02ca626e: 00000000' 0000000 a fffffa7f ' ffffffea 00000000'00000002 00000000'00000000: nt + 0x5a4d0
  fffffa60 '01bde690 00000000' 0000000-a: fffffa7f 'ffffffea 00000000'00000002 00000000'00000000 fffff800' 02c5a95c: nt + 0x5a26e
  fffffa60 '01bde698 fffffa7f' ffffffea: 00000000'00000002 00000000'00000000 fffff800 '02c5a95c fffffa60' 04dbf8b0: 0xa
  fffffa60 '01bde6a0 00000000' 00000002: 00000000 00000000' fffff800 '02c5a95c fffffa60' 04dbf8b0 00000000' 00000000: 0xfffffa7f'ffffffea
  fffffa60'01bde6a8 00000000' 00000000: fffff800 '02c5a95c fffffa60' 04dbf8b0 00000000'00000000 00000000'00000000: 0 x 2

  STACK_COMMAND: .bugcheck; Ko

  FOLLOWUP_IP:
  NT + e95c
  fffff800'02c5a95c?              ???

  SYMBOL_NAME: nt + e95c

  FOLLOWUP_NAME: MachineOwner

  Nom_image: ntoskrnl.exe

  BUCKET_ID: WRONG_SYMBOLS

  Follow-up: MachineOwner
  ---------

  I'm grateful for any help I can get in that case.

  My system is: AMD 9950BE CPU, motherboard ASUS Crosshair II Formula, 4 x 2 giga OCZ 1066 mhz memory, Vista Ultimate 64 bit, ASUS 295GTX GPU

  Postal salvation,

  I think you're in luck. It chances are you are one of those rare cases where the BSOD may not be hardware related. In addition, it is actually pretty rare to have so many errors after a sfc... Wow. I think that alone has helped reduce the risk of an another BSOD and was good insurance against other problems.

  Do you have a chance to check the hard drive? Now, I would like to check the hard drive to see if there may be potential damage to the hard drive as well to help explain this number of errors (return to the material again).

  Here's how to new:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/check-your-hard-disk-for-errors

  I think that advice on the anti-virus scanning are also actually still relevant today. I have a scan of one of the two groups below as soon as you can and let us know the result if you can.

  virus/malware programs:

  Symantec:

  Works in Safe Mode and free:

  _ http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/WelcomePage.asp

  Trend Micro

  _ http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

  Ad-ware/spyware:

  Ad-aware

  http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

  Spybot Search and Destroy

  http://www.safer-networking.org/

  * It is an excellent versatile tool as it will both spyware and malware and has also a small footprint.

  See you soon,.

  Steve <> Microsoft Partner

• Free download windows root system32/ntoskrnl.exe

  My pc using windows XP Home Edition will not start massage says file missing or corupt /system32/ntoskrnl.exe is it possible to download this file on a cd on a different pc and install the file in the pc easily?  Thanks for any HELP!

  Hi LorraineParker-Jackson,

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

  ·         Do you remember any recent changes made before the show?

  ·         What is the service pack installed?

  I suggest you follow the steps in the link below and check if it solves the problem.

   

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

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

  I hope this helps.

• Root Windsows &#62; \system32\ntoskrnl.exe

  a missing file... Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \system32\ntoskrnl.exe. NetBook Acer doesn't have a CD player and I don't have XP disc... cam loaded on netbook.  How can I fix it?

  You probably are able to restore the factory settings, but it is important to keep in mind that this removes all the data files and installed programs that you will return to what it was when the computer was purchased. You must recover all data files before you try to restore. To recover files, you remove the hard drive and put in an external 2.5 USB enclosure and connect to a USB port on a different computer. You can then access and copy of the reader because it becomes an external drive of the computer.

  http://www.Amazon.co.UK/2-5-SATA-eSATA-external-enclosure/DP/B000S89NQG

  http://en.kioskea.NET/FAQ/2040-Acer-PC-Restore-to-factory-settings