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Public Forum => Pc Help/Tweak Page => Topic started by: V.I.P. on July 21, 2008, 03:45:59 PM

Title: NTLDR missing
Post by: V.I.P. on July 21, 2008, 03:45:59 PM

So basically when I booted my system up when I got home from work i got the missing NTLDR message.  I looked at a few things on the internet, most suggest a floppy drive with a file on it.  I dont have access to a floppy atm so does anyone know of a few simple things i could check first to see if my computer will boot?

Title: Re: NTLDR missing
Post by: MR|337 on July 21, 2008, 03:55:30 PM

Did you see this?

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000465.htm (http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000465.htm)

Title: Re: NTLDR missing
Post by: V.I.P. on July 21, 2008, 03:57:59 PM

I havent seen that link before but it seems like i got most of the same info from the others i have read.

if i downloaded the xp pro from the FTP server could i overwrite the OS and keep all my data?  or i could just hit "r" to repair...i dont have a working CD drive on this computer right now >.<

Title: Re: NTLDR missing
Post by: V.I.P. on July 21, 2008, 06:37:00 PM

Ok i've tried downloading just about all the windows xp pro from the ftp server but they all say unknown file format or currupt file when i try to extrat...i burned the "xp pro" one to disc in the winrar file because it wouldn't let me extract it.  I need to get some version of XP Pro onto a disc so i can boot my computer back up....help plz =) thanx

Title: Re: NTLDR missing
Post by: crazydog on July 21, 2008, 07:15:42 PM

Uh oh. Every time this has happened to me, I've had to do a fresh install. Good luck, and hopefully one of those tutorials out there might work for you.

Title: Re: NTLDR missing
Post by: V.I.P. on July 21, 2008, 07:28:56 PM

what tutorial? lol

Title: Re: NTLDR missing
Post by: WidowMaker on July 21, 2008, 07:47:03 PM

Start up from the xp cd.

When done loading, select recovery console.

You will be able to extract a fresh copy of the ntldr from the cd. If you can't get it just go to someones computer and download it. If that doesn't work I have a ERD Commander disk you can download. If will fix just about any XP problem.

Widow

Title: Re: NTLDR missing
Post by: V.I.P. on July 21, 2008, 08:11:32 PM

I downloaded the XP Pro file from the FTP and I got it on the CD but it won't auto run when i start the computer...therefore it takes me to the missing ntldr text again.  Am I missing a file on the Cd I burned?

Title: Re: NTLDR missing
Post by: MR|337 on July 21, 2008, 09:08:58 PM

Did you set the cd-rom as first boot device in the bios?

Title: Re: NTLDR missing
Post by: V.I.P. on July 22, 2008, 07:58:34 AM

yessir i even set it as the 1,2,3, and 4th priority for boot sequence.

Ok, i tried downloading the Commander and still no luck...if you can put up your version of the file I'd appreciate it widow.  I'll be leaving in a few minutes to go watch some little kids at summer camp *fun*  So, i'll be back later on wed night.  Thanx for the replies guys and I hope it'll be working soon.