Re: NTLDR missing on startup
A message warns you that one of its files is missing:
- NTLDR is missing. Press CTRL + ALT + DELETE to restart
- NTDETECT V1.0 Checking Hardware ...
- Ntdetect Failed
- Invalid Boot.ini
- Invalid Boot.ini
And of course, these files are essential to the proper boot your system.
If we look at what NTLDR means: (NT Loader) bootloader = Windows 2003, XP, 2000 and NT 4.0 and 3.x on x86 and x64 processors.
It goes without saying that if you are missing a boot, you nothing begins, so here are some methods to overcome this disaster typical of other windows and Gates ...
1. Recovery Console : Start with the repair console (Type F10 at startup, or boot on the installation disk of Windows). At the command prompt type "fixboot C:" and press enter. Restart the system.
2. Repair XP : Attempt a repair of Windows by booting the installation CD and then pressing "R" to seek redress from the system.
3. Recovery from the Windows CD : Start from the Windows CD and choose the option "r".
At the command prompt type the following:
Code:
X: (where X: is the letter of your CD-rom)
cd i386
copy ntldr c:
copy ntdetect.com
4. Recovery from a backup prior
Windows 9x/NT/2k/XP systems: If a backup NTLDR was made, simply copy the files by following the procedure outlined below, in the case, the relocation of the system is necessary.
5. Prevention method
Create a floppy boot. Copy the files NTLDR, boot.ini and NTDETECT, lock the disk.
When a file is missing, start the computer to the floppy, and then at the command prompt type:
copy ntldr c:
Re: NTLDR missing on startup
Try a CHKDSK from the Recovery Console of Windows CD. Look at the options for CHKDSK, I do not remember .
Re: NTLDR missing on startup
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Syntax
chkdsk [volume:] [[Path] FileName] [/ f] [/ v] [/ r] [/ x] [/ i] [/ c] [/ l [: size]]
Settings
volume:
Specifies the drive letter (followed by colon), mount point or volume name.
[Path] FileName
Specifies the location and name of the files that chkdsk should check fragmentation. To designate multiple files, you can use wildcards (? And *).
/f
Corrects errors on the disc. The disk must be locked. If chkdsk can not lock the drive, a message appears asking if you want to check the drive the next time you start the computer.
/v
Displays the name of all files in all directories as the disc is verified.
/r
Detects bad sectors and recovers readable information. The disk must be locked.
/x
Use with NTFS only. Force the dismantling of the volume in the first place, if necessary. All descriptors open drive are invalidated. Furthermore, / x integrates the functionality of / f.
/i
Use with NTFS only. Performs a less rigorous check of index entries, reducing the execution time of chkdsk.
/c
Use with NTFS only. Does not review cycles within the folder structure, reducing the execution time of chkdsk.
/l [: size]
Use with NTFS only. Limits the size of the log file as you type. If you omit the size parameter, / l displays the current size.
/?
Displays of support for command prompt.
Hope this helps