Windows update crash

[spool]

Hello,

Server 2003 Enterprise Edition.

I did the latest Windows update this morning. I had to restart the computer. When it booted I get a message "Windows could not start because of an error in the software. Load needed DLLs kernel."

I've been lucky no problems in a long time. I'm a little rusty. Should I do a repair using the installation disk?
And will it replace the DLLs?

Thanks

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[bracadar]

This issue will occur if the HAL.DLL and Ntoskrnl.exe files are mismatched.

To resolve this issue, expand the correct HAL.DLL and Ntoskrnl.exe files from the Windows Server 2003 SP1 CD-ROM, or copy them from an alternate install of Windows Server 2003 SP1. Hope this helps.

 

[spool]

Thanks for the replay. I don't have SP1 or another install.
I loaded SP1 form Microsoft's update site so I have no copy.

I'm going to the site and see if I can down load it to disk.

When I do get SP1 how do I repair the DLLs? Do I use the SFC.exe utility?

Thanks

Don't argue with an idiot, he will bring you down to his level and beat you with his experience.

 

[bracadar]

Do you have current backups? You can get the files from there and re-install using recovery console.

 

[bracadar]

You can also check your dllcache using recovery console. Hopefully those are still good.

 

[spool]

No backups. I know what your thinking. I have four more computers and I keep those backed up. Don't know why I don't keep this one up. I have a Raid set up I guess I thought that would cover my .... I changed over to the second HD it says it can't find the OS.

I was using this OS for studying in a lab setup at home. Now I just use it for DVD burning because it is the fastest computer I have.

I have some programs and photos that will be hard to replace. I would like to repair if I can.

Thanks

Don't argue with an idiot, he will bring you down to his level and beat you with his experience.

 

[spool]

Hello bracadar,

thanks for the help. I did a repair using the OS disk. Then I updated SP1 and 2 from Windows Update site. Had a little trouble finding the drivers for the mother board. Everything working fine now.

Ordered SP1 and SP2 disks so I don't have to go through this again.

spool

Don't argue with an idiot, he will bring you down to his level and beat you with his experience.