Server - Kernel files missing HELP

:: cmckay :: · 13 Jun 2007 at 14:26

I have a server running windows 2000 - When booting it gives the message 'A kernal file' is missing.

I have the drive slaved on an XP machine and access to the hard drive with no problems.

Would anyone have any idea of the files to copy across to try and fix this problem?

Or another solution that doesn't involve the boot floppies.

Cheers!

:: cmckay :: · 13 Jun 2007 at 14:55

Also forgot to mention - trying the recovery console didn't help and said everything was fine.

Burnsy2023 · 13 Jun 2007 at 15:01

As a last resort you could do a repair installation, which should keep everything working.

Burnsy

:: cmckay :: · 13 Jun 2007 at 15:02

How would I go about doing this?

Burnsy2023 · 13 Jun 2007 at 15:35

:: cmckay :: said:
How would I go about doing this?

Boot off the Windows Disc and then you'll have the option instead of a fresh install.

Burnsy

:: cmckay :: · 14 Jun 2007 at 09:44

And this will definitly keep all the data and settings?

Burnsy2023 · 14 Jun 2007 at 12:04

Data will be fine, how much of the settings are kept I'm not entirely sure, it keeps the registry etc but I think you may have to do a directory restoration if you have AD installed.

Burnsy