Satellite A110-293 Windows will not boot up. ntoskrnl. No recovery CD

I have a Toshiba Satellite A110-293 with Windows XP. I upgraded to Vista a few months ago. One day I turned on my laptop and got the following error message:
+"Windows failed to start. A recent 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......+
+3. Click "Repair your computer"+
+If you do not have the disc, contact your system administartor or computer manufacturer for assisstance.+
+File ntoskrnl.exe+
+Ststus: 0xc0000098+
+Info: Windows failed to load because a required file is missing, or corrupt+
I do *not* have my original CDs or Vista upgrade DVD, since I'm overseas for a few months.
I tried to get a Recovery CD through the website (https://backupmedia.toshiba.eu/serial.aspx), but it stated:
+"For your device no recovery medium can be ordered, because it comes either not from the region of Toshiba Europe, or it is too old for this service. "+
HELP!

Hi
I presume you can order only the newer Toshiba Vista recovery DVD using this Toshiba website.
If you need a Recovery CD (Win XP) for this older Satellite series then you will have to contact the ASP (authorized service provider) in your country.
At the other hand you could use an original Microsoft XP CD to repair or to reinstall the OS.
By the way; did you try to boot the OS in safe mode pressing the F8?
Please check this. Maybe its possible.

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