NTLDR , NTDETECT.COM Missing

You have probem with  “NTLDR is missing, Press any key to restart” during boot up ?

What is NTLDR ?

NTLDR (NT Loader) is the boot loader for all releases of Microsoft’s Windows NT operating system up to and including Windows XP.

This message NTLDR is missing indicates that the boot loader is either corrupted or missing due to some reason.

Let’s now see how we can fix it.

1. Arrange for the bootable Windows XP setup CD.

2. Boot from CD select R=Repair option, by pressing R key during the setup.

3. Select the windows installation.

4. You need to enter in the administrator password when requested, if you had not set any password for the administrator account just press enter without typing.

5. Type the following commands to repair the bootloader, where X is the drive letter for your CD / DVD drive.

 

COPY X:\i386\NTLDR C\:

COPY X:\i386\NTDETECT.COM C:\

 

6. Eject CD-ROM and type exit to restart.