Windows XP Media Edition Kernel question?

Hi all,

I am wondering if someone can help me with this problem. I came home today and my computer was down with this error message "loaded needed dlls for kernel".

I did some research and what I have read is that I need to restore my operating system from the recovery disk. I have a dell, and Windows came installed on the system. Let's us say I am a loser and can't find my recovery disk...does anyone have suggestions?

Is this even what I do need to do, meaning install from the disk or is this another problem entirely? I will take any advice and sorry if this has been discussed before? Also, why would this happen?

Regards,

Evan