NTLDR is missing

[bbuuggzz]

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do you have any idea on solving this problem .it always happen on my laptop.

[MisterSuave]

i hope this helps.


source : pcsupport.about.com

Fixes for NTLDR Errors

1. Restart the PC. The NTLDR error could be a fluke.

2. Check your floppy and optical (CD/DVD) drives for media. Often times, the "NTLDR is Missing" error will appear if your PC is trying to boot to a non-bootable floppy disk or CD/DVD.

3. Check the hard drive and other drive settings in BIOS and ensure they are correct. The BIOS configuration tells the computer how to use a drive so incorrect settings can cause problems, including NTLDR errors. There is usually an Auto setting for hard drive and optical drive configurations in BIOS which is usually a safe bet if you're not sure what to do.

4. Restore the NTLDR and ntdetect.com files from the Windows XP CD. Restoring these two important system files from the original Windows XP CD may do the trick.

5. Repair or replace the boot.ini file. This will prevent the NTLDR error if the cause of the problem is a boot.ini file that is not configured properly for your Windows XP installation.

6. Write a new partition boot sector to the Windows XP system partition. If the partition boot sector has become corrupt or isn't properly configured, you may receive the "NTLDR is Missing" error.

7. Repair the Windows XP master boot record. NTLDR error messages may also appear if the master boot record is corrupt.

8. Open your computer's case and ensure that the cable that connects the hard drive to the motherboard is firmly in place. If this does not resolve the issue, try replacing the cable. NTLDR error messages could be caused by loose or malfunctioning IDE cables.

9. Update your motherboard's BIOS. Occasionally, an outdated BIOS version can cause the "NTLDR is Missing" error.

10. Perform a repair installation of Windows XP. This type of installation should replace any missing or corrupt files. Continue troubleshooting if this does not resolve the issue.

11. Perform a clean installation of Windows XP. This type of installation will completely remove Windows XP from your PC and install it again from scratch. While this will almost certainly resolve any NTLDR errors, it is a time consuming process due to the fact that all of your data must be backed up and then later restored.

If you can't gain access to your files to back them up, understand that you will lose them all if you continue with a clean installation of Windows XP.

12. Finally, if all else has failed, including the clean installation from the last step, you're most likely facing a hardware issue with your hard drive. Replace the hard drive and then perform a new installation of Windows XP.

[softtouch]

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[torade]

Naa ko experience ane nga error before. Ako cousin naa cyay ge delete nga hidden files, kay nagduda cya nga virus daw, pag restart sa iya pc, mao na 2 nga error iya na meet; NTLDR is missing. Duda ko naa cyay gipangdelete nga system files which is use by windows OS. My solution was to reinstall the OS; ok na cya.

[kid_ROCK]

KOREK KA DYAN..

[AMD_earl]

dali rana pag solve..

i slave kanang hard disk nga nag NTLDR is missing sa working nga computer (kana if u have one)

kopyaha tong NTLDR sa working nga computer nya i paste didto sa gi slave nimo nga harddisk(katong nag NTLDR is missing).

solve dayon na ang problem..

daghan nako naka experience ana..ayaw lang pag format or re install ..thanks.

[taga_ipil]

Windows Recovery Console (kung XP)

> bootcfg /rebuild
> fixboot

hope this help.

[rcm0722]

very well explained sa link bro, thnks

Try to check this article, it might help: http://www.paseo11.com/node/650

[taga_ipil]

to add up, if you have additional hard drive. please remove it.
make the only drive that is attached is the drive where your OS is installed.

and if SATA please make sure the the BIOS configuration for SATA is pointing to the right SATA drive for booting.
this often happens in a SATA drive.

hope this helps

[jazenf]

bro., believe me virus na siya... mao na amo problem dri permi, pag download nalang ug "fixntldr" free rana cya