Windows Installation Problems

[Pepeto]

I have been trying to reload my system with Windows XP. However each time I try to do so, right after it finish copying the necessary installation files and reboots, it gives a message that says "C:\Windows\system\netoskern.exe is missing or corrupt". I am not too sure that I spelt the name of the file correctly but I know it is net something.

Can someone help me with this problem. I NEED my machine.

Thanks
Kevin

[14049752]

You probably meant ntoskrnl.exe?
If it's a fresh installation of Windows, formatted and everything, then you have a hardware problem. Try running a diagnostic tool like Memtest86+ or download the Ultimate Boot CD (ubcd) and run a hard drive diagnostic test (something like drive fitness test).
I'm guessing that one of the two components will fail testing.

[Jory]

I've never ran into that exact error before, but you might want to check your installation media. I've had a scratched disk cause problems during, and even after the installation. Try replacing the file with one from a known good CD.

[cbclark]

Indeed, I've also had this occur when the optical drive had a dirty read eye. Try blowing it out with some compressed air, or better yet cleaning it with a Q-Tip or something if you can get to it.

[Trouble-Shooter]

Make sure the hard drive you have installed windows to is the first hard drive in the "boot priority" list in the BIOS. Usually you will get a different error if this is the case, but it could be worth checking.

[Pepeto]

Thanks to you guys I now have Ultimate Boot CD and will be doing the diagnostics after work today.:)