Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or damaged

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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

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• Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupt__ < root Windows > \system32\hal.dll__please reinstall

  Just the pc does not start. It goes to safe mode, safe mode with network screen etc. and whatever i try nothing happens just of gets stuck and freezes.

  At this point, I tried f8 and tried debugging mode or somat and got this message

  Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or damaged

  \System32\hal.dll

  Please reinstall

  Then, I put my windows xp disk in to access the repair console and get this message

  DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

  STOP: 0X000000D1 (0X7F1C6080, 0X00000002, 0X00000000, 0X7F1C6080)

  before he gets to the screen of choice.

  Any ideas anyone?

  Looks like you have hardware failure. Start your troubleshooting by testing the material.

  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Hardware_Tshoot

  If you can not do the test yourself and/or are uncomfortable opening your computer, take the machine to a professional computer repair shop (not your local equivalent of BigComputerStore/GeekSquad). MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• Windows didn't start because the following file is missing/windows/system32/config/system Windows XP

  Original title: repair/restore of windows?, a little confused?

  My brother has problems with his computer. It happens that windows didn't start because the following file is missing/windows/system32/config/system. I need to know how to do this, but for some time.

  On the sites, some say not to use get it back? (is that right?) Here's what they say. He has not brought his xp disk, I tried an iso online but lacks the EULA. I have a windows xp update here somewhere, thatt allow me to fix his system?
  I basically have to hit enter then press R? Thank you

  1. Press Enter to start the configuration of Windows.

     do not choose "to repair an installation of Windows XP using the Recovery Console, press on R", (do not want to load the Recovery Console). I repeat, do not choose "to repair an installation of Windows XP using the Recovery Console, press on R.

  2. Accept the license agreement and Windows will search for existing installations of Windows.
  3. Select the XP installation you want to repair in the list, press Rto start the repair. If the repair is not one of the options, END of installation

  Hello

  You can try the troubleshooting provided in the link below steps to fix the problem.

  How do I recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP startup

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307545

  Note:

  To do: Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756

• Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupt: < root windows > \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.

• 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

• 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.

• Error message: Windows has not start because the following file is missing or damaged

  This error sometimes occurs when starting upwards from my Win XP computer:
  Windows could not start because the following file is missing or damaged. Windows root\system32\hal.dll. Please reinstall a copy of the above file.
  the computer then complete the beginning upward and operate normally.

  How can I stop this error message?

  Kind regards

  Hello

  ·         Since when are you facing this problem?

  ·         Remember to make changes to the system?

   

  I suggest to disable the startup items when the system starts up and then check if the problem is resolved.

  How to disable programs that run when you start Windows XP Home Edition or Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/270035

  I suggest following the steps mentioned in the article below and check if

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

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

  Thanks and regards.

  Thahaseena M
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.

• 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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• SE error message: Windows has not start because the following file is missing or damaged. Windows root\system32\hal.dll, after removing the RAM

  Original title: computer \sysytems32|hal.dll shows this when starting. Old dimension 2350.

  I tried to install McAfee Total Protection on an old Dimension 2350 and after that computer system has been slow and useless. After the call of Mcafee, they told me my RAM was too small at 640 MB and said if necessary to upgrade to 1 GB. I called Dell and they wanted to know that the RAM so had to remove it. After removal and reinstallation of the computer, but I got the error above.

  I have the reinstallation windows xp cd drive professional service pack 3, but can not get beryond this message options

  Hi gfritz1,

  You can consult the following Microsoft KB article and check if it helps:

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

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

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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  If this post can help solve your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Windows didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupt: __\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM___YOU CAN ATTEMPT to REPAIR THIS FILE BY STARTING WINDOWS SETUP using THE ORIGINAL SETUP CD - ROM__SELECT 'r' in the first screen to start repair

  This problem is on my laptop and I can not further only the screen with the above opinion.  I don't have the original disc, since I received the laptop of my mother when she could no longer remember how to use it. I need a repair of xp, or all that it can be called and information how to fix this problem is driving nuts me to have a laptop that is faulty... Please help me.

  This problem happens almost daily.

  You can search the forums for discussions with similar problems (or the same problem) and peruse the threads where the result is a happy ending and examine everything first using these methods.  This will reduce the time to resolution and frustration.

  Something like this example:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/XPRepair/thread/83d5c57f-9836-4f3a-bec8-04c7d81861d3/

  The question was preceded by a loss of power, aborted reboot or abnormal termination? (this includes pulling and buttons power)

  These can cause corruption in the file system that must be fixed before you do anything else.

  If none of these events occurred (or even if they have not taken place), you must verify the integrity of your file system before anything else (especially "try" things).

  Use the XP Recovery Console to check the file system on your HARD drive and fix the problems and then try to start your system - this may be all you need to do.  Or, you are welcome to just start trying things that might work.

  Boot into the Recovery Console Windows using an XP bootable installation CD.

  If you have no XP bootable media (or aren't sure you have) create a bootable XP Recovery CD of Console and do not forget.

  This is not the same as recovery disks that may have come to a store to purchase the system.

  You can make a bootable Recovery Console CD by downloading an ISO file and burn it to a CD.

  The ISO bootable image file you need to download is called:

  xp_rec_con. ISO

  Download the ISO from here:

  http://www.mediafire.com/?ueyyzfymmig

  Use a new CD and this simple and free program to burn your ISO file and create your bootable CD:

  http://www.ImgBurn.com/

  Here are some instructions for ImgBurn:

  http://Forum.ImgBurn.com/index.php?showtopic=61

  It would be a good idea to test your bootable CD on a computer running.

  You may need to adjust the computer BIOS settings to use the CD-ROM drive as the first device to boot instead of the hard drive.  These adjustments are made before Windows tries to load.  If you miss it, you will need to restart the system again.

  When you start on the CD, follow the instructions:

  Press any key to boot from CD...

  Installing Windows... going to pronounce.

  Press 'R' to enter the Recovery Console.

  Select the installation that you want to access (usually 1: C:\WINDOWS)

  You may be asked to enter the password (usually empty).

  You should be in the folder C:\WINDOWS.  It's the same as the

  C:\Windows folder that you see in Solution Explorer.

  The Recovery Console allows base as file commands: copy, rename, replace, delete, chkdsk, fixboot, fixmbr, cd, etc.

  For a list of the commands in the Recovery Console, type help at the command prompt.

  Start by checking the integrity of your file system by using the chkdsk command.

  In the command prompt window, run the chkdsk command on the drive where Windows is installed to try to fix any problems on the afflicted player.

  Running chkdsk is fine, even if he finds no problem.  It won't hurt anything to run it.

  Assuming your boot drive is C, run the following command:

  CHKDSK C: /r

  Let chkdsk finish to correct the problems, he could find.  It may take a long time for chkdsk complete or they seem to be "stuck".  Be patient.  If the HARD drive led blinks always, chkdsk is something.  Keep an eye on the amount of the percentage to be sure that it is still making progress.  It may even seem to go back sometime.

  You must run chkdsk/r again until it finds no error to correct.

  Remove the CD, and then type "exit" to exit the RC and restart the computer.

  You have not to set the BIOS to boot the disk HARD since the CD won't be.

  Do not guess what the problem might be - understand and resolve it. I need YOUR voice and the points for helpful answers and propose responses. I'm saving for a pony!

• 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.

  I tried to boot from the system cd, but nothing happens. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

  Wilma Jean,
  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft answers Forum.  The first thing you need to check is that your PC is set to boot from the CD.  The boot order is set in the BIOS and check the PC manufacturer for instructions on how to change it.  Once you are ready to start from the CD drive first, and then boot from the XP CD in Recovery Console.  This link explains how to start the recovery console: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307654#3

  Once you start the recovery console, I would say the following two commands (links after the controls give explanations\instruction thereon) running.

  Chkdsk /r http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315265 (the instructions explain running cmd on the start menu, you will not need to do this step)

  sfc/scannow http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310747

  Let us know the results. Mike - Engineer Support Microsoft Answers
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• I have an acer aspire one. all I get to start is windows didn't start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \windows\system32\config\system

  I try to push f8 and it just beebs or f12.

  Look here:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/822705

• "Windows has not start because the following file is missing or damaged: \windows\system 32\config sys\ you can try to repair this file by starting windows using the original Setup in place the CD ROM.

  This problem occurred when we had a short break this morning.  How can I use a CD when the computer does not start?

  Thank you!

  This problem occurred when we had a short break this morning.  How can I use a CD when the computer does not start?

  Thank you!

  Firstly try to get the menu Advanced Boot Options by pressing F8 repeatedly while booting.  See if you can boot into 'Safe Mode' or 'last good known Configuration"before trying the method described below.

  If you have a Windows XP installation CD, instead of a CD of "recovery" provided by a computer manufacturer, you configure the BIOS of the computer to boot from the CD, put the XP installation CD in the drive, start the XP Recovery Console and go from there.

  See below for detailed instructions: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

  There are several caveats to this method.  Read the article.

• 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