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Emergency! Windows 2000 Server not booting - Load needed DLL's for kernel

When I boot up our companies Windows 2000 Advanced server, I get the following message.

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This server runs active directory for our exchange server.

Windows 2000 could not start due to an error in the software
Please report this problem as :
Load Needed DLL's for kernal

Please contact your support person to report this problem.

Thanks for your help in advance!

Chris B.
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I tried booting from a windows 2000 cd, didnt have advanced server, regardless it does not recognize the hard drive. Whether I try to do a Repair or Install it cant find the drive.

Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.

Chris B.
Either your disk or controller is total dead, or the controller is not supported with the builtin drivers so you will have to load them separately (F6 soon after the CD boots, if I my memory serves me right).

Check the status of your disk(s) with a suitable tool before continuing.

Anyhow - you should definitely not try to repair with anything else than the original install CD, this may lead to other problems!
Looking for the Dell 2450 Diagnostics now.

Thanks,

Chris B.