help!..ntldr missing

dalert0140 · 08-28-2003, 05:57 PM

can somebody help?

I don't know what happened!.I simply tuned off the computer then tried to turn it back on.I got a message that said"ntldr missing press ctrl+alt+del to restart".I did so but I just got the same message.

Checked the floppy drive there is nothing in it.
I only have a system restore cd.

I googled the error message and found some info about a corrupted mbr but I haven't done any changes to the puter

I'm using Windows XP Home

I hope someone can help

Dr. Avery · 08-28-2003, 10:14 PM

Step 1:
Break out your winxp cdrom. If for some reason your computer is unable to boot from this CD, go to www.bootdisk.com and download the floppy boot disk maker for win xp home - the disks for pro will not work with your installation.

after using all 6 disks to boot, you will be given an option to press 'R' for the recovery console.

There are 2 commands you will need to use once the command prompt is up.

At the prompt type: fixmbr
press <enter>

Then type: fixboot
press <enter>

Take your disk(s) out of the drive and restart.

If this doesn't solve the problem, you may need to completely repartition, reformat, and reinstall windows (ouch).

One more possibility - You may recieve this error if your computer is overclocked. If you are overclocked, reset your processor clock speeds to normal and see if that clears it up.

iAvalance · 08-29-2003, 04:43 AM

I assume this is useless info, but I like to share it:
ntldr = NT Loader

Dr. Avery · 08-29-2003, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by iAvalance
I assume this is useless info, but I like to share it:
ntldr = NT Loader

No such thing as useless info

LPDad · 08-29-2003, 12:43 PM

The problem is that he has a one of those STUPID (and oftern worthless for fixing simple problems) Restore disk.

This happened to me once...I had to completely reinstall.

dalert0140 · 08-30-2003, 11:53 PM

well I did all everything that Dr.Avery suggested .I even tried to recover the mbr.I couldn't and had to reformat as LPdad mentioned those restore disks are worthless.What really makes me mad is the fact that I didn't fo anything to cause this( no software,updates,installes,no nothing).I was just doing some photoshop work,which I of course lost.After this I'm considering a Mac...

iAvalance · 08-31-2003, 01:44 PM

Macs are priceless!

RipperRoo · 08-31-2003, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by iAvalance

Macs are priceless!

i agree, i wouldnt pay money for one either

08-28-2003, 05:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
dalert0140 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 185	help!..ntldr missing can somebody help? I don't know what happened!.I simply tuned off the computer then tried to turn it back on.I got a message that said"ntldr missing press ctrl+alt+del to restart".I did so but I just got the same message. Checked the floppy drive there is nothing in it. I only have a system restore cd. I googled the error message and found some info about a corrupted mbr but I haven't done any changes to the puter I'm using Windows XP Home I hope someone can help __________________ "Many a man is praised for his reserve and so-called shyness when he is simply too proud to risk making a fool of himself." -J. B. Priestley

08-28-2003, 10:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dr. Avery Tech Weasel Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Fortress of Awesometude Posts: 1,145	Step 1: Break out your winxp cdrom. If for some reason your computer is unable to boot from this CD, go to www.bootdisk.com and download the floppy boot disk maker for win xp home - the disks for pro will not work with your installation. after using all 6 disks to boot, you will be given an option to press 'R' for the recovery console. There are 2 commands you will need to use once the command prompt is up. At the prompt type: fixmbr press <enter> Then type: fixboot press <enter> Take your disk(s) out of the drive and restart. If this doesn't solve the problem, you may need to completely repartition, reformat, and reinstall windows (ouch). One more possibility - You may recieve this error if your computer is overclocked. If you are overclocked, reset your processor clock speeds to normal and see if that clears it up. __________________ 01010001 01110101 01100001 01100011 01101011: Fowl Syntax.

08-29-2003, 04:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
iAvalance Lost Forever Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spilniks Posts: 276	I assume this is useless info, but I like to share it: ntldr = NT Loader __________________ "A computer program does what you told it to do, not what you want it to do" - Greer (English translation)

08-29-2003, 12:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
LPDad Admin & "Fixer" Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,293	The problem is that he has a one of those STUPID (and oftern worthless for fixing simple problems) Restore disk. This happened to me once...I had to completely reinstall. __________________ We don't need no stink'n TechSupport We ARE TechSupport. *LPDad* Administrator

08-30-2003, 11:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
dalert0140 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 185	well I did all everything that Dr.Avery suggested .I even tried to recover the mbr.I couldn't and had to reformat as LPdad mentioned those restore disks are worthless.What really makes me mad is the fact that I didn't fo anything to cause this( no software,updates,installes,no nothing).I was just doing some photoshop work,which I of course lost.After this I'm considering a Mac... __________________ "Many a man is praised for his reserve and so-called shyness when he is simply too proud to risk making a fool of himself." -J. B. Priestley

08-31-2003, 01:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
iAvalance Lost Forever Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spilniks Posts: 276	Macs are priceless! __________________ "A computer program does what you told it to do, not what you want it to do" - Greer (English translation)

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