ntoskrn1.exe

Gary

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Jul 9, 2008, 9:23:00 PM7/9/08

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I have the Sony VAIO VGN NR260E.
When booting up my lap top an error shows that windons failed to start a
recent hardware or software change might be the cause.

I have not installed any new software or hardware on my LT. Now it is
asking for a file ntoskrn1.exe status 0xc0000098
windows failed to load because a required file is missing, or corrupt.

Any help would be great. I do not have a windows vista disc as it was all
preloaded when I brought the LT in March 2008

Gary

Rick Rogers

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Jul 9, 2008, 10:33:02 PM7/9/08

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Hi Gary,

The file is ntoskrnl.exe, and it's a core operating system file. If it's
corrupt or missing you have a major problem. Quite often though, this error
is a symptom of a different problem. You stated that you made no recent
changes to hardware/software, but have you accounted for driver updates and
updates to programs like your antivirus software? There is also the
possibility that you may be experiencing a hardware failure, this is not
uncommon in a new system. If such is the case, the system should still be
under warranty and Sony should be contacted.

Have you tried accessing the boot menu by hitting F8 at startup? If so, have
you tried loading Safe mode or the Last known good configuration?

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Paul61

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Jul 12, 2008, 12:11:40 PM7/12/08

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Gary,

Did you fix your problem? I too have a Sony VAIO which has, today,
displayed the same error. Any help would be appreciated.

Paul

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NightShadow

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Jul 12, 2008, 12:26:55 PM7/12/08

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Hello guys,

If you fix your problem please tell me. I have same problem :(

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Paul61

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Jul 12, 2008, 3:43:48 PM7/12/08

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Managed to resolve problem by quitting (ESC) pressing F10 and ENTER.

This then eventually took me to a restore point option screen from
where I selected my last good restore point.

Paul

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Kilo Vista problem@discussions.microsoft.com Jamal Kilo Vista problem

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Jul 21, 2008, 8:29:02 AM7/21/08

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Hello Guys,
I have the HP Pavilion dv2120ca Notebook. I get windows updates from Windows
Vista, I started the download and when it's almost done I got the same
problem for an error shows that windons failed to start a recent hardware or

software change might be the cause.

I have not installed any new software or hardware on my LT it was only the
windows updates.

Now it is asking for a file ntoskrn1.exe status 0xc0000098
windows failed to load because a required file is missing, or corrupt.

Any help would be great. I do not have a windows vista disc as I am away
from home, in Dubai, UAE, any help I would really appreciated

Jamal Kilo

Jamal Kilo Vista problem

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Jul 21, 2008, 8:31:03 AM7/21/08

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Hi Paul,

I did try your way but it didn't work with me, any help??

Thanks and Regards, Jamal Kilo

Carol

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Aug 14, 2008, 11:30:00 AM8/14/08

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I've got the same issue today!! And not seeing how to fix it..
What am I to do???
I tried everything I can think of and everything that is suggested here.

wreckis2

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Aug 15, 2008, 12:29:41 AM8/15/08

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i HAVE EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM - got up this morning and turned on the
laptop - received this error message. I can't anything to work, safe
mode, previous known configuration, dos prompt...Nothing. Lucklily I
bought an extended warranty on this thing....If anyone figures out how
to boot to a screen that allows input, please let me know..

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Carol

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Aug 15, 2008, 7:55:01 AM8/15/08

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I took mine to my computer guy.. wonder how much it's going to cost me.

from Brazil@discussions.microsoft.com Hamilton from Brazil

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Oct 19, 2008, 8:54:00 AM10/19/08

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Hello Mr Jamal, I have the same problem, identical messages like you, but
with a Sony Vaio laptop and I, like you, do not have a solution from Windows
team! How diferente computer manufactures had the same trouble? The problem
is Microsoft!
In the future a I will migrate to another software and company!

Sorry,

Hamilton, from Brazil.

"Jamal Kilo Vista problem" wrote:

B Wedlake@discussions.microsoft.com Jason B Wedlake

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Nov 4, 2008, 5:55:00 AM11/4/08

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im glad I'm not the only one with the exact same problem! although i have a
Dell inspirion 1525 laptop! and there's no way to stop the LT configuring the
updates is there? because I'm pretty sure its the updates that trigger the
problem...

"Jamal Kilo Vista problem" wrote:

Ben

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Nov 17, 2008, 2:12:01 PM11/17/08

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Yes I have the same problem- "windows could not start because file is corrupt
or missing" I know I could replace it with command line and an A:\ disk but I
can't find the file. Where can I download it? Ne one know?