NDISRD.sys 0xc0000098 error on my computer

paul2louise

Oh , no, I think I have some big problems

I bought a computer from a friend with Vista installed.
I was on the computer today installed a few devices (webcam and sony MP3) and then restarted the computer.

Then on restart I got problems

Windows failed to start. A recent hardware of software change might be the cause. To fix the problem:

1.Insert you windows installation disc and restart your computer.
2.Chose your language settings, and then click "Next."
3.Click "Repair your computer."

If you do not have this disc, contact your system administrator or computer
manufacturer for assistance.

File: ndisrd.sys

status 0xc0000098

info: windows failed to load because a required file is mission or corrupt.

I havent got the disc as it came with the vista already on it.

Am I in big trouble

Thanks

busenbust

Will any of the options on this thread help you.

paul2louise

thanks but i cant solve it, i have tried safe mode, etc nothing works

busenbust

busenbust wrote:

And when you press F8 on boot-up what other options are provided. There should be provided an Advanced Boot Options menu (this is without inserting any disc).

^From said thread.

paul2louise

I press del to enter setup and F8 to enter BPS setup.
then i get the options
Main, Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, Exit

In Advanced Iget Jumperfree config, CPU config, Chipset, Onboard devices, config, PCiPnP, USB config

In Boot I get Boot Device priority, CDROM devices, Boot Settings config, Security

thats it now iam stuck

busenbust

^You see none of these options after pressing F8, Advanced:

after pressing f8 ot comes up
repair your computer
safe mode
safe mode with networking
safe mode with command prompt

enable boot logging
enable low resolution video
last known good configuration
directory services restore mode
debugging mode
disable automatic restart on system failure
disable driver signature enforcement
start windows normally

paul2louise

busenbust wrote: »

^You see none of these options after pressing F8, Advanced:

after pressing f8 ot comes up
repair your computer
safe mode
safe mode with networking
safe mode with command prompt

enable boot logging
enable low resolution video
last known good configuration
directory services restore mode
debugging mode
disable automatic restart on system failure
disable driver signature enforcement
start windows normally

when I exit set up I get

safe mode
safe mode with networking
safe mode with command prompt
last known good configuration

start windows normally

but I dont get
repair your computer,
enable boot logging
enable low resolution video
directory services restore mode
debugging mode
disable automatic restart on system failure
disable driver signature enforcement

I have an XP cd but i dont know if I can start running using this instead

busenbust

And are you able to select Last known good config...or safe mode?

I have an XP cd but i dont know if I can start running using this instead

Perhaps if you have a dual-boot setup, otherwise I would think not....unless you want an absolute clean install with XP instead - a different kettle of fish entirely

GeoffX

I hope this helps:
http://forums.techguy.org/windows-vista/618545-ndisrd-sys-missing-boot.html

paul2louise

i have tried booting with XP cd but still wants to load using vista so i am stuck

fiddiwebb

Is it a virus or a legitimate vista file?