On Jan 26, 2:10 pm, straycat <stray...@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:
> After using the recovery CD's to re-boot my computer, I am left with the
> message, "NTLDR is missing. Use CTRL+ALT+DEL to restart computer". I am now
> in a vicious loop. How do I fix/replace this file?
> HELP
You should first boot your PC into the XP Recovery Console using a
bootable XP installation CD or a bootable CD with the XP Recovery
Console on it. This is not the same as any Recovey or System CDs that
may have come with a
store bought system.
Here is how you can make a Recovery Console CD:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic276527.html
When in the Recovery Console, rebuild your boot.ini file.
Before rebuiling your boot.ini file, read these helpful articles:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/291980
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314477
From the Recovery Console C
WINDOWS folder, rename the current
boot.ini file, then make a new one:
cd \
attrib -shr boot.ini
ren boot.ini boot.ini.bak
bootcfg /rebuild
When bootcfg /rebuild asks for Load identifier enter whatever text is
appropriate, such as:
Windows XP Professional
When it asks for load options enter:
/fastdetect
Press Enter.
Here is additional information about how to start Recovery Console:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058
Here is additional information about the Recovery Console commands you
will be using:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058
You can consider adding RC as a boot option to your system.
A good idea (now that you have had this experience) is to create a
bootable XP installation CD with the latest Service Pack already
installed.