missing windows root file.

[Mario]

I hope someone can help me this time. I have xp professional and no cd to
boot from in this situation. I got a copy of a similar os and anable to
restore thru console, due to an unknown administration password requested in
order to load c:\ windows...
Is there a way to work around it, I really wish to keep my files before re
installing and erasing drive. Any responce will be appreciated. Thx

 

[news.microsoft.com]

I would highly recommend the "Offline NT Password & Registry Editor"

Do a google for it, easy to find. It will allow you to boot from cd and
change
the admin password.

 

[Mario]

Thanks a lot I should try that. will be writing again about progress. Thx.

 

[Mario]

Missing boot file: missing ntoskrnl.exe file This is the problem:
No safe mode is accessable or previous well last boot available. All say the
same about missing ntosknl.exe
I tried the R console and could not pass the "enter the administration
password" since the xp pro OS was installed by the previous owner I don't
have a clue of it.
I pulled the HD and plugged it in as -slave in my other
comp.; I can browse it and see all files, but I have little or no knowlegde
of how to replace or repare the missing file in question. Nor do I know if
it's possible to do through this method.
I wish I could retain those programs and files in that HD.
Any help in this matter will be greatly appreciated. thank you all.