NT Boot Problem: Kernel File Missing

Set your BIOS to boot from CD-Rom, then use your NT CD to run the repair routine. Hopefuly you've created an Emergency Repair Disk for this machine. If not, you may be in trouble, but you may also get lucky. How you ended up permanently booting from disk with NT is something I am not clear on, but this will fix your problem if the kernel is truly all that is missing. Good luck!!

I know this may sound a little crazy, but check the recycle bin. I had a user delete some system files and found them in the recylce bin. All I had to do was to restore the files. Also you may be able to copy the Kernal file into there proper directories to solve the issue.

Once you boot from a floppy, You can copy ntoskernal.exe to the root , and run anti virus software to detect some boot sector virus.After doing this just boot the system with out a floopy.This may solve your prob.

If you prefer the non-bubble gum and tape solution, you can simply install another instance of Windows NT on a different folder, drive or partion from the CD.

It makes troubleshooting the problem a lot simpler and gives you a backup OS to boot from.

Try using your ERD, I'm guessing you have one? You will need your NT setup disks(3). Boot up with disk 1 first and follow the instructions and be sure to pick repair. This is were your ERD will be needed. I hope this helps.

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