Hello!
Newbie to this forum. I searched around but couldn't find an appropriate match to my startup problem.

Bottom line, I can't get my Acer laptop started and can't self repair.



Yes, Bad Me! I haven't backed up files about a year. So, I really don't want to do a total system restore and lose everything. Startup Repair doesn't fix it. Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool shows no problem. Without a restore point established, System Restore won't function, (will not let me establish a restore point as it is in a limited diagnostic state).

Error Message:
C:\windows\system32\ntkrnlpa.exe is corrupt
Repair Action: file repair
Error Code: 0x2

Problem Signature:
StartupRepairV2
01: AutoFailover
02: 6.0.6000.16386.6.0.6001.18000
03: 6
04: 720907
05: CorruptFile
06: NoRootCause
07: 0
08: 2
09: WrpRepair
10: 2
OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033

Is there some way, perhaps using the Command Prompt window, to either fix or bypass the error to first: create a file backup, and then: perform a Restore?

There is one here.

You would need some kind of boot disc with a file manger to copy it from a cd/usb/external drive into your damaged system32

ntkrnlpa.zip

If you haven't a decent boot disc, try paragon free one - select normal mode - file transfer wizard

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