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.
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