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Sep 3, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Sep 3, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Hi There
Get ready for a headache
NTLDR is "NT Loader". Basically its just a boot file. You need it in the root directory of the c: to be able to boot. By 'root directory'..not in any folder just loose on the c:\ drive
you need to get the ntldr file off of your xp cd.
Boot from the cd and choose the 'recovery console'
from there it is like dos..you have to copy the ntldr from the cd to the c:\
If you're not happy doing that a repair install would do the trick but while a repair install should leave your data files intact,
if something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be forced to start over and do a clean install of XP.
If you don't have your data backed up, you would lose your data should that occur.
Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive and you have an
actual XP CD as opposed to a recovery CD, boot with the XP
CD in the drive and perform a repair install as outlined below.
If the system isn't set to boot from the CD or you are not sure, you need to enter
the system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
instructions that if you wish to enter set press a specific key more often than not it's the delete key,
when you see that, do so.
Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence. Save your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive.
The system will reboot. When the system boots, a few screens into the process you may see a message
instructing you to hit any key in order to boot from the CD along with a countdown. When you see this be sure to hit a key on the keyboard, if you miss this instruction and the system fails to boot from the CD, it's too late, you'll need to reboot and try again.
Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2.
Just let setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.
Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
using the Recovery console.
***The selection you want at this screen is
"Setup Windows,"
NOT "Repair Windows Installation.
The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
on, follow the screens.
Note, in some cases, you won't receive the repair option, only an option to
reinstall. We have discovered that sometimes this is caused by damaged
boot.ini file that can be repaired as follows and also note, in the
instructions, "E" refers to the CD drive in which you have placed the XP CD,
replace that drive letter with the appropriate letter on your system, "E" is
simply an example.
Reboot, this time taking the immediate R option (this is the section I told
you to skip above. In this case, you will need to get to the Recovery
Console to perform the function below), and if the CD letter is say K: give
these commands
COPY E:\i386\ntldr C:
COPY E:\i386\ntdetect.com C:
(two other files needed - just in case)
ATTRIB -H -R -S C:\boot.ini
DEL C:\boot.ini
BootCfg /Rebuild
Once you've completed this function, reboot and see if you can access XP as
sometimes, the problem is the damaged boot.ini. If you still cannot access
XP, then reboot and re-run the repair install instructions at the beginning
of this message.
If you only have a recovery CD, your options are quite limited. You can
either purchase a retail version of XP which will allow you to perform the
above
among other tools and options it has or you can run your system recovery
routine with the Recovery CD which will likely wipe your drive, deleting all
files but will restore your setup to factory fresh condition.
Hope this helps
Kindest Regards Tony B.
Get ready for a headache
NTLDR is "NT Loader". Basically its just a boot file. You need it in the root directory of the c: to be able to boot. By 'root directory'..not in any folder just loose on the c:\ drive
you need to get the ntldr file off of your xp cd.
Boot from the cd and choose the 'recovery console'
from there it is like dos..you have to copy the ntldr from the cd to the c:\
If you're not happy doing that a repair install would do the trick but while a repair install should leave your data files intact,
if something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be forced to start over and do a clean install of XP.
If you don't have your data backed up, you would lose your data should that occur.
Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive and you have an
actual XP CD as opposed to a recovery CD, boot with the XP
CD in the drive and perform a repair install as outlined below.
If the system isn't set to boot from the CD or you are not sure, you need to enter
the system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
instructions that if you wish to enter set press a specific key more often than not it's the delete key,
when you see that, do so.
Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence. Save your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive.
The system will reboot. When the system boots, a few screens into the process you may see a message
instructing you to hit any key in order to boot from the CD along with a countdown. When you see this be sure to hit a key on the keyboard, if you miss this instruction and the system fails to boot from the CD, it's too late, you'll need to reboot and try again.
Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2.
Just let setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.
Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
using the Recovery console.
***The selection you want at this screen is
"Setup Windows,"
NOT "Repair Windows Installation.
The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
on, follow the screens.
Note, in some cases, you won't receive the repair option, only an option to
reinstall. We have discovered that sometimes this is caused by damaged
boot.ini file that can be repaired as follows and also note, in the
instructions, "E" refers to the CD drive in which you have placed the XP CD,
replace that drive letter with the appropriate letter on your system, "E" is
simply an example.
Reboot, this time taking the immediate R option (this is the section I told
you to skip above. In this case, you will need to get to the Recovery
Console to perform the function below), and if the CD letter is say K: give
these commands
COPY E:\i386\ntldr C:
COPY E:\i386\ntdetect.com C:
(two other files needed - just in case)
ATTRIB -H -R -S C:\boot.ini
DEL C:\boot.ini
BootCfg /Rebuild
Once you've completed this function, reboot and see if you can access XP as
sometimes, the problem is the damaged boot.ini. If you still cannot access
XP, then reboot and re-run the repair install instructions at the beginning
of this message.
If you only have a recovery CD, your options are quite limited. You can
either purchase a retail version of XP which will allow you to perform the
above
among other tools and options it has or you can run your system recovery
routine with the Recovery CD which will likely wipe your drive, deleting all
files but will restore your setup to factory fresh condition.
Hope this helps
Kindest Regards Tony B.
hi there,
this error is usually caused when system does not find ntldr file on system drive;
ntldr file is windows nt loader file, it is required to boot your system
this solution will need a hardware knowledge and another machine running winxp
1) remove your hard-drive from c.p.u
2) attached it to another machine (anyone's with same operating system) making it as slave by using jumper settings
3) goto the system drive (usually c:\ ) of other machine
4) find the ntldr file and copy paste it to your system drive
5) remove your hard-drive and fix it your machine;
try to boot from your machine it must start (as i have done this before successfully)
also for your knowledge:
as ntldr is a system file it is hidden on system (c:\) drive directly
for this you have copy paste it from command prompt or simply goto;
control panel -> folder option -> view tab under hidden files and folders check on "show hidden files and folders" and uncheck the option "hide protected operating system files" and the ntldr file will be visible...
if works, enjoy!!!!!
this error is usually caused when system does not find ntldr file on system drive;
ntldr file is windows nt loader file, it is required to boot your system
this solution will need a hardware knowledge and another machine running winxp
1) remove your hard-drive from c.p.u
2) attached it to another machine (anyone's with same operating system) making it as slave by using jumper settings
3) goto the system drive (usually c:\ ) of other machine
4) find the ntldr file and copy paste it to your system drive
5) remove your hard-drive and fix it your machine;
try to boot from your machine it must start (as i have done this before successfully)
also for your knowledge:
as ntldr is a system file it is hidden on system (c:\) drive directly
for this you have copy paste it from command prompt or simply goto;
control panel -> folder option -> view tab under hidden files and folders check on "show hidden files and folders" and uncheck the option "hide protected operating system files" and the ntldr file will be visible...
if works, enjoy!!!!!
