Ntoskrnl.exe file missing or corrput

[Osek206]

Ok, Im getting this message <Windows> system32\ntoskrnl.exe is missing or corrput, Please re-install a copy of the above file.
Prior to this message my computer was working fine, but I dediced to install a new motherboard, and a processor, put everything together and I get this message when I boot up my machine. My mother sent to computer to the local computer shop and she said the guy plugged in his monitor and everything was working fine???
I read a similar thread to this one but I cant find a working computer with xp around to save me life. Anyone have any other tips to get me through this. I almost decided to format my computer but I didnt know all the steps to do so.

 

[wolluf]

Yes - there are lots of other posts. Best not to move a hard drive from one motherboard to another with the operating system intact - because of the drivers. If you do, there are numerous bits of advice about how to prepare the operating system while still using the old motherboard, eg:-

http://www.windowsreinstall.com/install/other/motherboard/problems.htm

http://www.mostlycreativeworkshop.com/article11.htm

or just do a repair reinstall (doesn't always work) -

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341

There's also a FAQ here -

http://www.tek-tips.com/faqs.cfm?spid=616&sfid=3353

- giving details of how to edit registry if you have access from another installtion of XP (eg, a parallel one). This is for 2k, but should apply to XP.

Having said that, you might be better off just doing a clean reinstall (assuming you can back your data up first).

 

[zen2002]

The easiest and quickest solution is to REPAIR XP (not ASR).Boot from your XP cd.
1.do you want to install.......Yes
2.windows has been detected do you want to repair....press R

3.Takes about 25 mins but you don't lose any work/programs

 

[Osek206]

Ya that is the easiest way but I dont have the disk that came with windows xp because its a burned copy.