Success with SP1 install

SUCCESS !!!

HOPE THIS HELPS SOME?

Had the same message - this is what I did:

1 - say a little prayer!!!!

2- close all apps running and shut down Norton Anti Virus
3- disconnect all usb (EXCEPT MY MOUSE)

4 -m download the stand alone 5 language SP1 version from Microsoft.com

5- boot with th Vista OS CD and do a repair
search for "How to automatically repair Windows Vista using the Start Up
Repair"

6 - run the downloaded SP1:

It goes thru the following (at least mine did)

Long time to load (green bar)
Installing Stage 1 of 3
Installing Stage 2 of 3
RESTARTS
Installing Stage 3 of 3
CONFIGURING UPDATES
THEN AGAIN:
Installing Stage 1 of 3
Installing Stage 2 of 3
RESTARTS
Installing Stage 3 of 3
RESTARTS
CONFIGURING UPDATES

Finally it starts up with the Vista Screen Saver - hit any key and logon.

Now re-connect all USB and re-start any programs.

I then found Office 2007 started a Configuration process.

Good Luck!!!

"GoldenFish" <GoldenFish@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8D05329B-F71A-4A64-8EF3-3F7A2365BB1D@microsoft.com...
> Windows failed to start .
> A resent hardware or software change might be the cause .
> To fix the problem:
> 1.Insert your Windows installation disc and restart your computer.
> 2.Choose your language settings ,and then click "Next".
> 3.Click "Repair your Computer".
>
> File :ntoskrnl.exe
> Status : 0x0000098
> Info :Windows failed to load because a required file is missing
> ,or corrupt.
>