Windows 2000 won't boot

[disaksen]

My nephew gave me his computer to repair. He said
computer was locking up with a Blue screen
"Stop 0X~0A, 0X~028F, 0X~02, 0X~00, 0X~8041153D
Address 8041153D, Base at 80400000, Date Stamp 4047db83 -
ntoskrnl.exe"
With instruction to: "Remove new hardware & software.
Disable BIOS memory options (ie caching & shadowing)
Check HDD - is it properly configured & terminated?"

I ran "chkdsk" on the HDD and it came up with some errors.
which it supposedly fixed. When I rebooted the computer,
it wouldn't start up. A message indicated the
file "ntoskrnl.exe" was corrupt or missing & indicated it
should be reinstalled.

There was a copy of the ntoskrnl.exe file installed where
it should be (C:\winnt\system32\) but when I compared its
size to the same file on my own computer, it was only
about 1/10th the size. I installed (overwrote) the file
with one from the Win2K Pro installation CD. When I try
to boot up now, the computer just stops the booting
process when the message "Verifying DMI pool date" appears.

I installed a copy of Win2k Pro OS onto drive "D",
thinking I should be able to boot to it, then try working
on getting the default OS to work. That didn't help me.
It could be that the "boot.ini" file I made up is not done
correctly.
-----------this is the boot.ini------------
[boot loader]
timeout=20
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT="Microsoft
Windows 2000 Professional" /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINNT="Microsoft
Windows 2000 Professional"
-------------------------------------------
Hopefully, one of you can send me a good boot.ini if mine
is messed up.

I made up a boot disk with the "boot.ini", "ntldr"
and "ntdetect.com" files on it. When I use it during the
boot up, I get past the Verifying DMI message, to where I
can select which OS to boot into. When I choose either
OS, I get the same oskrnl.exe is corrupt or missing
message. If I hit "F8" to boot into the Safe Mode, I get
the same thing.

Using the four setup W2k Pro disks, I can start either of
the OS's in DOS mode only, so I'm able to make changes
where needed. Now I'm at a loss as to what I should try
next.

Is it possible to do a parallel install of the OS on "C"
drive that might work without loosing everything stored on
the "C" drive? If so, can someone tell me how it's done?
I really hate to think I've got to format and do a fresh
install of a new OS, plus reinstall all of the programs
that are currently installed there.

If and when anyone replies to this, could you please send
a copy of the response to my email address
([email protected])

Thanks a bunch in advance,
Best regards,
Ddisaksen
(e-mail address removed)

 

[dcdon]

Hi Disa,

Try opening a commandline...
Start
Run...
CMD /K <enter>
CD\<enter>
SFC /SCANNOW

If that doesn't clear it up and you have the W2000 OS CD...
Boot to the BIOS (boot tapping "delete" key on POST
Find the first boot device, and change it from Floppy to CD ROM, F10 out.
Place your CD in the tray, and restart, tapping the Spacebar on POST (any
key really)
This is to do an Inplace Upgrade (or repair)
To do this all of the files used on the four boot diskettes will be loaded,
and
you will be asked if you want to do a Setup or repair (choose Setup)
the next screen, you will be asked to accept the EULA (ans yes)
When you are asked if you want to continue with a new OS install or "repair"
choose "repair"
It's easy to get through this to the other end.

Below find the KB (knowledge base) articles to better understand...

Also this may help.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=292175

and 306952 will tell you what an Inplace Upgrade changes and what it does
not.


good computing,
don







My nephew gave me his computer to repair. He said
computer was locking up with a Blue screen
"Stop 0X~0A, 0X~028F, 0X~02, 0X~00, 0X~8041153D
Address 8041153D, Base at 80400000, Date Stamp 4047db83 -
ntoskrnl.exe"
With instruction to: "Remove new hardware & software.
Disable BIOS memory options (ie caching & shadowing)
Check HDD - is it properly configured & terminated?"

I ran "chkdsk" on the HDD and it came up with some errors.
which it supposedly fixed. When I rebooted the computer,
it wouldn't start up. A message indicated the
file "ntoskrnl.exe" was corrupt or missing & indicated it
should be reinstalled.

There was a copy of the ntoskrnl.exe file installed where
it should be (C:\winnt\system32\) but when I compared its
size to the same file on my own computer, it was only
about 1/10th the size. I installed (overwrote) the file
with one from the Win2K Pro installation CD. When I try
to boot up now, the computer just stops the booting
process when the message "Verifying DMI pool date" appears.

I installed a copy of Win2k Pro OS onto drive "D",
thinking I should be able to boot to it, then try working
on getting the default OS to work. That didn't help me.
It could be that the "boot.ini" file I made up is not done
correctly.
-----------this is the boot.ini------------
[boot loader]
timeout=20
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT="Microsoft
Windows 2000 Professional" /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINNT="Microsoft
Windows 2000 Professional"
-------------------------------------------
Hopefully, one of you can send me a good boot.ini if mine
is messed up.

I made up a boot disk with the "boot.ini", "ntldr"
and "ntdetect.com" files on it. When I use it during the
boot up, I get past the Verifying DMI message, to where I
can select which OS to boot into. When I choose either
OS, I get the same oskrnl.exe is corrupt or missing
message. If I hit "F8" to boot into the Safe Mode, I get
the same thing.

Using the four setup W2k Pro disks, I can start either of
the OS's in DOS mode only, so I'm able to make changes
where needed. Now I'm at a loss as to what I should try
next.

Is it possible to do a parallel install of the OS on "C"
drive that might work without loosing everything stored on
the "C" drive? If so, can someone tell me how it's done?
I really hate to think I've got to format and do a fresh
install of a new OS, plus reinstall all of the programs
that are currently installed there.

If and when anyone replies to this, could you please send
a copy of the response to my email address
([email protected])

Thanks a bunch in advance,
Best regards,
Ddisaksen
(e-mail address removed)

 

[dcdon]

Found an earlier post that may make more sense...

Probably would be good to do an Inplace Upgrade. Here are links I have.
(Repair Install)

How to Perform an Inplace Upgrade:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=292175

What this does and does not effect:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=306952

How to expand the Boot Partition while performing and Inplace Upgrade:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q289876

Must have Administrator Privileges

Good Computing,
don




My nephew gave me his computer to repair. He said
computer was locking up with a Blue screen
"Stop 0X~0A, 0X~028F, 0X~02, 0X~00, 0X~8041153D
Address 8041153D, Base at 80400000, Date Stamp 4047db83 -
ntoskrnl.exe"
With instruction to: "Remove new hardware & software.
Disable BIOS memory options (ie caching & shadowing)
Check HDD - is it properly configured & terminated?"

I ran "chkdsk" on the HDD and it came up with some errors.
which it supposedly fixed. When I rebooted the computer,
it wouldn't start up. A message indicated the
file "ntoskrnl.exe" was corrupt or missing & indicated it
should be reinstalled.

There was a copy of the ntoskrnl.exe file installed where
it should be (C:\winnt\system32\) but when I compared its
size to the same file on my own computer, it was only
about 1/10th the size. I installed (overwrote) the file
with one from the Win2K Pro installation CD. When I try
to boot up now, the computer just stops the booting
process when the message "Verifying DMI pool date" appears.

I installed a copy of Win2k Pro OS onto drive "D",
thinking I should be able to boot to it, then try working
on getting the default OS to work. That didn't help me.
It could be that the "boot.ini" file I made up is not done
correctly.
-----------this is the boot.ini------------
[boot loader]
timeout=20
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT="Microsoft
Windows 2000 Professional" /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)\WINNT="Microsoft
Windows 2000 Professional"
-------------------------------------------
Hopefully, one of you can send me a good boot.ini if mine
is messed up.

I made up a boot disk with the "boot.ini", "ntldr"
and "ntdetect.com" files on it. When I use it during the
boot up, I get past the Verifying DMI message, to where I
can select which OS to boot into. When I choose either
OS, I get the same oskrnl.exe is corrupt or missing
message. If I hit "F8" to boot into the Safe Mode, I get
the same thing.

Using the four setup W2k Pro disks, I can start either of
the OS's in DOS mode only, so I'm able to make changes
where needed. Now I'm at a loss as to what I should try
next.

Is it possible to do a parallel install of the OS on "C"
drive that might work without loosing everything stored on
the "C" drive? If so, can someone tell me how it's done?
I really hate to think I've got to format and do a fresh
install of a new OS, plus reinstall all of the programs
that are currently installed there.

If and when anyone replies to this, could you please send
a copy of the response to my email address
([email protected])

Thanks a bunch in advance,
Best regards,
Ddisaksen
(e-mail address removed)