NTLDR is missing????

[tpman]

When I try to boot my pc, I get the following error? NTLDR is missing. Any suggestions?

 

[linney]

NTLDR Missing.

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

314503 - Computer Stops Responding with a Black Screen When You Start Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314503&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

320397 - You Receive an "NTLDR Is Missing" Error Message When You Start Your Computer

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320397&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

318728 - HOW TO: Troubleshoot the "NTLDR Is Missing" Error Message in Windows 2000

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;318728&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

305595 - HOW TO: Create a Boot Disk for an NTFS or FAT Partition in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305595&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

 

[coronel]

You can do many things:
You can use the recovery console and copy that file from the windows restore cd and paste the ntldr folder in c:\;
but remember the ntldr file is hidden in c:\ and you have to use the attrib command in order to remove those attributes; when you see that command in c:\ delete the file and then you may copy it from restore cd; this file is contained in I386 folder in the win cd.

 

[lpblauen]

sometimes you get this error if you have a floppy in the disk drive. Just a thought.

 

[rodrunner79]

sometimes you get this error if you have a floppy in the disk drive

You can??? Doesn't the NTLDR resides on the active partition? I've never heard or seen such a case. That is totally BS *excuse my French*

-=True wisdom comes from knowing you know nothing.=-

 

[allteltec]

If you have a Floppy Drive and It is set to boot first, yes you can get NTLDR error if you have a floppy disk in the drive that is not bootable when booting. I have had computers droped off to be repaired and all I had to do was remove the Floppy disk.

 

[Gyula]

I have had computers droped off to be repaired and all I had to do was remove the Floppy disk.
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I don't know about you guys, but the above kind of takes my breath away.

 

[rodrunner79]

Oh really, I thought there'll be a different error handler to handle that type of error. Sorry lpblauen, it was constructive criticism anyway, hehehe. My bad yo. Thanks for the info allteltec.

-=True wisdom comes from knowing you know nothing.=-

 

[BadBigBen]

Could also be a BIOS issue, where the BIOS does not recognize the HD correctly... so resetting BIOS would be the first thing I would do (if there is no Floppy in the FDD)...


Ben

"If it works don't fix it! If it doesn't use a sledgehammer..."

 

[teckystuff]

Yup fixed the 'ol Floppy still in the disk drive more times that I care to remember too.
Also had this with a USB memory key plugged in and the machine set to boot from USB before the HD

 

[tpman]

Well, I dont even have my floppy connected, but I do have a usb key plugged in. But, it is not even in my boot sequence. What's weird is that I can just do the ctl + alt + del and after two-three times, it will boot fine, so it seems like a hit/miss thing. How can it say that it is missing, only to find it after a restart?

 

[teckystuff]

Could be a faulty harddrive. I would run a chkdsk on it and make sure all is OK

 

[linney]

I can just do the ctl + alt + del and after two-three times, it will boot fine"

Can you clarify at what point you are actually typing "ctl + alt + del" . Is it to bring up the Login Screen at bootup?

Have you tried starting in Safe Mode, or in Normal Mode as a different user?

 

[tpman]

The Ctl+Alt+del is done when the "NTLDR missing" message comes up. Windows is not even active at that point. What I did notice is that when I do get into windows and I try to defrag one of my hard drives, I get a message stating that a chkdsk is scheduled to run on that disk. I can't defrag this disk because of that message. I am just using the defrag under windows "System Tools". How do I turn off the chkdsk that is scheduled, supposedly, for that disk?

I have reset the BIOS already so that's not a fix.

 

[linney]

It is possible you are seeing the signs of a failing hard drive.

I hope you have or are able to save your valuable data from this drive.

The hard drive manufacturer will have free diagnostic software (self bootable) that will thoroughly check the condition of your hard drive to determine its health.

You could try and see if you are able to perform ChkDsk /r from the Recovery Console?

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console for Windows XP (Q307654)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q307/6/54.asp

Description of Enhanced Chkdsk, Autochk, and Chkntfs Tools in Windows 2000

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;218461&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

Chkdsk.exe or Autochk.exe starts when you try to shut down or restart your computer

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;831426&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

You can determine whether your file system errors are legitimate.
To know if you've got a file system error, you can type the following
command at the command prompt:

fsutil dirty query c: (replace c: with your drive letter)

If the response is that the volume is dirty, then a file system error has
occurred, and Chkdsk should run automatically at startup to fix the errors.

http://www.ericphelps.com/uncheck/index.htm

Chkdsk runs everytime on start up?
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