[windows_errors] [WEMRM_WinXP] Win XP: NTLDR is missing
- From: Seantific <spunkovision@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: what_error_messages_really_mean_winxp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 13:36:44 -0800 (PST)
I thought I should post this here since it concerns a WinXP error message. One
of the solution posted was BCUpdate which is not freely available at the
Microsoft site. However, it is available here at a French site:
http://www.autourdupc.com/index.php?sPage=/Logiciel/WIN2000/ToolsW2K.htm
OR here:
http://www.poseidon.org.uk/bcupdate2.exe
Make sure you scan it first before installing it.
orang <orang_redux_777@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
See also these other causes and fixes >
(Extract)
Issue:
NTLDR is Missing.
Related errors:
Below are the full error messages that may be seen when the computer
is booting.
NTLDR is Missing
Press any key to restart
Boot: Couldn't find NTLDR
Please insert another disk
Additional Information:
See our NTLDR dictionary definition for a complete definition on
this term.
Cause:
Computer is booting from a non-bootable source.
Computer hard disk drive is not properly setup in BIOS.
Corrupt NTLDR and/or NTDETECT.COM file.
Misconfiguration with the boot.ini file.
Attempting to upgrade from a Windows 95, 98, or ME computer that is using FAT32.
New hard disk drive being added.
Corrupt boot sector / master boot record.
Seriously corrupted version of Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
Loose or Faulty IDE/EIDE hard disk drive cable.
Solutions:
Computer is booting from a non-bootable source
Many times this error is caused when the computer is attempting to boot from a
non-bootable floppy disk or CD-ROM. First verify that no floppy diskette is in
the computer, unless you are attempting to boot from a diskette.
If you are attempting to boot from a floppy diskette and are
receiving this error message it is likely that the diskette does not have all
the necessary files and/or is corrupt.
If you are attempting to install Windows XP or Windows 2000 and are receiving
this error message as the computer is booting verify that your computer BIOS
has the proper boot settings. For example, if you are attempting to run the
install from the CD-ROM make sure the CD-ROM is the first boot device, and not
the hard disk drive. Second, when the computer is booting you should receive
the below prompt.
Press any key to boot from the CD
When you see this message press any key such as the Enter key
immediately, otherwise it will try booting from the hard drive and likely get
the NTLDR error again.
Note: If you are not receiving the above message and your BIOS boot options are
set properly it's also possible that your CD-ROM drive may not be booting from
the CD-ROM properly. Verify the jumpers are set properly on the CD-ROM drive.
Additional information about checking the CD-ROM drive connections can be found
on document CH000213.
Computer hard disk drive is not properly setup in BIOS.
Verify that your computer hard disk drive is properly setup in the BIOS / CMOS
setup. Improper settings can cause this error.
Additional information on how to enter the BIOS / CMOS setup can be found in
document CH000192.
Corrupt NTLDR and/or NTDETECT.COM file
Windows 2000 users
Windows XP users
Windows 2000 users
If your computer is using Microsoft Windows 2000 and you are
encountering the NTLDR error. Create the below boot.ini file on the floppy
diskette drive.
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT="Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional"
/fastdetect
Copy the NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM files from another computer using the same
Operating System. Both of these files are located in the root directory of the
primary hard disk drive. For example C:\NTLDR and C:\NTDETECT.COM should be the
locations of these files on many computers.
Please keep in mind that these files are hidden system files, if you need
additional help with viewing hidden files in Windows please see document
CH000516.
Once these files have been copied to a floppy diskette reboot the computer and
copy the NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM files to the root directory of the primary hard
disk drive. Below is an example of what commonly should be performed from the
A:\> drive.
copy ntldr c:
copy ntdetect.com c:
After the above two files have been copied, remove the floppy
diskette and reboot the computer.
Windows XP users
Insert the Windows XP bootable CD into the computer.
When prompted to press any key to boot from the CD, press any key.
Once in the Windows XP setup menu press the "R" key to repair
Windows.
Log into your Windows installation by pressing the "1" key and pressing enter.
You will then be prompted for your administrator password, enter that password.
Copy the below two files to the root directory of the primary hard disk. In the
below example we are copying these files from the CD-ROM drive letter "E". This
letter may be different on your computer.
copy e:\i386\ntldr c:\
copy ntdetect.com c:\
Once both of these files have been successfully copied, remove the CD from the
computer and reboot.
Misconfiguration with the boot.ini file
Edit the boot.ini on the root directory of the hard disk drive and verify that
it is pointing to the correct location of your Windows Operating System and
that the partitions are properly defined.
Additional information about the boot.ini can be found on document CH000492.
Attempting to upgrade from a Windows 95, 98, or ME computer that is using FAT32
If you are getting this error message while you are attempting to upgrade to
Windows 2000 or Windows XP from Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows ME running
FAT32 please try the following recommendations.
Boot the computer with a Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows ME
bootable diskette.
At the A:\> prompt type:
sys c: <press enter>
After pressing enter you should receive the "System Transferred" message. Once
this has been completed remove the floppy diskette and reboot the computer.
New hard disk drive being added
If you are attempting to add a new hard disk drive to the computer make sure
that drive is a blank drive. Adding a new hard disk drive to a computer that
already has Windows installed on it may cause the NTLDR error to occur.
If you are unsure if the new drive is blank or not try booting from a bootable
diskette and format the new hard disk drive.
Corrupt boot sector / master boot record.
It's possible your computers hard disk drive may have a corrupt boot sector
and/or master boot record. These can be repaired through the Microsoft Windows
Recovery console by running the fixboot and fixmbr commands.
Additional information and help in getting into the Microsoft
Windows Recovery console can be found on document CH000627.
Seriously corrupted version of Windows 2000 or Windows XP
If you have tried each of the above recommendations that apply to your
situation and you continue to experience this issue it is possible you may have
a seriously corrupted version of Microsoft Windows. Therefore we would
recommend you reinstall Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
If you are encountering this issue during your setup you may wish to
completely erase your computer hard disk drive and all of its
existing data and then install Microsoft Windows 2000 / Windows XP.
Additional information about erasing the computer and starting over
can be found on document CH000186.
Loose or Faulty IDE/EIDE hard disk drive cable
This issue has been known to be caused by a loose or fault IDE/EIDE
cable. If the above recommendation does not resolve your issue and
your computer hard disk drive is using a IDE or EIDE interface.
Verify the computer hard disk drive cable is firmly connected by
disconnected and reconnecting the cable.
If the issue continues it is also a possibility that the computer
has a faulty cable, try replacing the hard disk drive cable with
another cable and/or a new cable.
(End Extract)
Source:
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000465.htm
BTW, the first thing I would check in this regard is the BIOS Setup
configs.
Secondly, if CMOS is corrupted, carefully pull the battery with all
power off for 10 minutes, or on advanced Intel, Phoenix, and ASUS,
look for the "reset button" on the mobo to restore Original Factory
Specs.
We are assuming, perhaps wrongly, that you are running multiple
Spyware/Trojan Removers, as well as continually double/triple-
checking w Daily Updates of your client-install AV Program status
via 3rd Party Active scanners such as Trend Micro's Housecall, Panda
Active Scan, etc.
If not, go 2 >
(Pastable)
http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm
(Clickable)
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
HTH.
:-)
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