How to Stop Ntoskrnl exe
The Windows XP operating system is composed of thousands of files, all of which are necessary for the stable running of the operating system. If any system file is corrupted, the user will typically see a pop-up message or even a blue screen. If you've recently started receiving the Ntoskrnl.exe error message, then it means your Ntoskrnl.exe file has been corrupted. The easiest way to stop this annoying error message is to repair the corrupt file using the steps below.
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Instructions
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Insert the Windows XP disk into your CD-ROM drive.
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Reboot your computer by going to Start > Shutdown > Restart.
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Press "Any" key when prompted to by Windows after you've rebooted the PC. This will cause the Windows XP disk to boot up.
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Press the "R" key to enter the Windows Recovery Console. Then select the "Windows XP OS" from the list of operating systems to repair. Enter the Administrative password when prompted.
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Type "expand d:\i386\ntoskrnl.ex_ c:\windows\system32" and hit the "Enter" key. If you receive an error message saying the drive does not exist, then type in "e:\i386\ntoskrnl.ex_ c:\windows\system32" instead.
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Type "Y" and press the "Enter Key" to overwrite the corrupted file.
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Type "Exit" to reboot the computer. Remove the Windows XP disk after the computer restarts. Boot into normal Windows mode and you will stop receiving the Ntoskrnl.exe error message.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't mess with files in the "system32" folder unless you know what you are doing with them. One of the biggest causes of corrupted system files is the user making changes to these files when they're not quite sure how to safely do it. If you don't know what files are safe to touch and what files aren't, then it's a good idea to avoid going into this crucial folder.
