missing file <Windows root>

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jonny

i get a message saying:
Windows could not start because the following file is
missing or corrupt: <Windows root>\system32\ntoskrnl.exe.
Please re-install a copy of the above file.

I do not have a windows restore disc, please help with
this problem.
 
J

Jeffrey Randow (MVP)

Without at least a XP CD, it would be difficult to fix the problem...
You need to boot in Recovery Console (on the XP CD) and copy the file
inside the \Windows\Driver Cache\i386 folder to the
C:\Windows\system32\ directory...

Jeffrey Randow (Windows Networking & Smart Display MVP)
(e-mail address removed)

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of all USENET users. Messages sent via email may or may not
be answered depending on time availability....

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