when i boot up my pc it says can not find NTLDR. what does that mean?
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NTLDR\n\nShort for NT loader, NTLDR is a program loaded from the hard drive boot sector that displays the Microsoft Windows NT startup menu and helps Microsoft Windows NT load.
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If you upgraded from Windows 95, 98, or Millenium, you need to go to your sound card mfg. website to download the correct driver for W2K. What happens is, you actually change your file system from FAT(16), or FAT32, to NTFS. \nNTFS is a totally different file system, and is not compatible with the FAT system. You may find further problems; errors, or not being able to start certain programs, etc. Just do the same, go to the website of the manufacturer of the hard/software, and they will have a driver for this other file system. FYI, W2K and all the XP's,Vista, the newer OS's are all NTFS formatted, so you might as well get used to doing this - or, buy ALL new s/w and h/w that will run on YOUR new machine. Have fun...LB
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I run my own computer services office, and got alot of messages like that.\nThese are you options\n-Get NTLDR file from another computer, same windows version\n-e-mail me your e-mail address, i can send it to you, after knowing windwos version and choose me as best answer.\n-Reformat your hard drive using the CDs came in with the computer, you will loose everything in it.\n-Through the computer under first car come in your streat.\n-Through the computer from a very high building.\n\nXLMan
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u using ntfs or fat32 ?? if its ntfs and you plug it in to a fat32 system. there lays your problem.
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The hard drive may have failed. Go in to the BIOS and see if the drive is found.
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If its giving out a problem like .DLL library not found, try installing it in safe mode with networking. It worked for me.
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agreed, you likely have formatted it using FAT file system.\n\nif you have xp you should 'convert' your hard drive to NTFS.
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Did you mean NTLDR? If so, your operating system is hosed now. That is one of the main files to load Windows 2000/XP. A reinstall is the quickest (and most likely only) fix. Or you can try this: http://www.techimo.com/forum/t136282.html
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if the " operating system not found" comes up it means that your system isnt reading the boot files on your hard disk right or some of the files maybe corrupt, try restoring your computer to a point before it did this, and if it still does it then you have a problem in the boot files or hard drive connection. try using pc doctor to fix the anomalies
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it means you didnt format the drive correctly ,there is no drive or the drive is bad
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I would try with new version of knoppix, it can be found on CD, or downloaded from http://knopper.net\n\nOr, you can try to press F8 in boot sequence, and select "repair" so windows is repaired, and no files are lost...
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First, lets explain what Kernel is...\nKernel is the core piece of most OS (Operating Syste). Its a software that is responsible for connecting / enabling communication between both hardware and software.\n\nSome OS's have a Kernel, while others don't.\n\nIn most OS's, the Kernel starts with the start of the boot loader.\n\nRegarding Windows, and whether it has a Kernel or not, there are several Kernel files in the System32 directory. Here is a small list:\nkernel32.dll\nkrnl386.exe\nntkrnlpa.exe\nntoskrnl.exe\n\nThis is the Microsoft search result for Kernel:\nhttp://search.microsoft.com/results.aspx?mkt=en-US&setlang=en-US&q=Kernel\n\nKernel Enhancements for Windows XP:\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/whdc/driver/kernel/xp_kernel.mspx\n\n###### EDIT ########\n---Quote---by bryrose.geo---\nDelete Kernel32.dll from your windows/system32 directory and let me know how that works out for you.\n---End of Quote---\n\nIf you attempt to delete the Kernel32.dll in Windows 98, when Windows starts, it will state that it cannot run due to the following missing files. This is normally in GUI (Graphical User Interface) screen.\n\nIn Windows 2000 / XP / 2003, I haven't tried this specific file, but normally, when the 'ntoskrnl.exe' goes missing or is corrupt, Windows doesn't load and you are in a DOS Mode screen indicatingthat the file is missing and that Windows cannot load.\n\nYou normally had to boot from the Windows CD, choose repair, and place the file in directory again. This is normally a DOS command screen. To restore the file, you had to type in the following command:\ncopy d:&#92; i386&#92; ntoskrnl.ex_ c:&#92; windows&#92; sysytem32&#92; ntoskrnl.exe\n\nthere should be no spaces after the back-slash[&#92;]...I placed a space to prevent Yahoo! Answers from replacing some text with the dots [...]\nd: is your install source [the CD]\nWhat this command does is that it opens the i386 directory on the CD and copies the ntoskrnl.ex_ to the Windows System32 directory and renames it from ntoskrnl.ex_ to ntoskrnl.exe\n\n### END OF EDIT ###
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Issue:\n\nNTOSKRNL.EXE is missing or corrupt.\n\nRelated errors:\n\nBelow is a listing of the full error message that may be related to this error.\n\nWindows NT could not start because the below file is missing or corrupt: \n\nC:&#92;Winnt&#92;System32&#92;Ntoskrnl.exe\n\nCause:\n\nMiscellaneous corruption \nCorrupt boot.ini file. \nMissing boot.ini file. \nMissing or corrupt ntoskrnl.exe file. \nWindows NT installed on a partition bigger then 7.8GB  \nCorrupted hard disk drive or severely corrupted Windows. \nSolution:\n\nMiscellaneous corruption \n\nBefore trying any of the below recommendations it's recommend that you attempt to load the last known good configuration. Additional information about doing this can be found on document CH000626. \n\nCorrupt boot.ini file \n\nThis issue is often caused when the boot.ini is missing or improperly configured. This issue often arises after a user has recently added or removed an operating system on the computer or added or removed hard disk drives in the computer.\n\nMake sure the line pointing to the operating system and it's drive and partition is properly configured in the [boot loader] and [operating systems] section. Additional information about boot.ini can be found on document CH000492. \n\nMissing boot.ini file \n\nMicrosoft Windows XP users: \n\nIf the boot.ini is severely corrupted or missing a user running Microsoft Windows XP can rebuild the boot.ini to resolve this issue. Additional information about rebuilding the boot.ini can be found on document CH000648. \n\nMicrosoft Windows NT and Windows 2000  users: \n\nTo restore the original boot.ini file in Microsoft Windows NT or Windows 2000 you will need an ERD and follow the below steps. If you do not have an ERD you will be unable to follow these steps. \n\nBoot the computer with your Windows NT three setup diskettes or the Windows 2000 setup disc. \nIn the setup menu, type R to start the repair. \nWhen prompted for the ERD diskette insert the diskette and inspect the startup environment. \nMissing or corrupt ntoskrnl.exe file \n\nIf the ntoskrnl.exe file is corrupt or missing this can also generate the error. To restore this file follow the below steps. \n\nInsert the Microsoft Windows XP CD. Note: If you have a recovery CD or a restore CD and not a Microsoft Windows XP CD it is likely the below steps will not resolve your issue. \nReboot the computer, as the computer is starting you should see a message to press any key to boot from the CD. When you see this message press any key. \nIn the Microsoft Windows XP setup menu press the R key to enter the recovery console. \nSelect the operating system you wish to fix, and then enter the administrator password. \nType expand d:&#92;i386&#92;ntoskrnl.ex_ c:&#92;windows&#92;system32 \nYou will then be prompted if you wish to overwrite the file type Y and press enter to overwrite the file. \nType exit to reboot the computer. \n\nCorrupted hard disk drive or severely corrupted Windows \n\nAttempt to check the hard disk drive for any errors by running the chkdsk error. To do this follow the below steps. \n\nInsert the Microsoft Windows XP CD. Note: If you have a recovery CD or a restore CD and not a Microsoft Windows XP CD it is likely the below steps will not resolve your issue. \nReboot the computer, as the computer is starting you should see a message to press any key to boot from the CD. When you see this message press any key. \nIn the Microsoft Windows XP setup menu press the R key to enter the recovery console. \nSelect the operating system you wish to fix, and then enter the administrator password. \nOnce at the recovery console type chkdsk /r \nOnce completed type exit and see if issue is resolved.
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Your friend corrupted your Windows installation.  The best thing to do now is to format your hard drive and reinstall Windows from the original CD.  \n\nIf there is information you want to save, before you format your drive boot a standalone system, such as Knoppix, from CD.  Copy the files you need to save to a USB drive or burn them to a CD.
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Helpctr.exe is the Win XP Help Center, and should be located on drive C, in the Windows directory, and in the PCHealth subdirectory (c:/windows/pchealth/helpctr.exe/binaries).\n\nThis error means that the helpctr isn't installed properly. It will probably require reinstalling Windows to correct.
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I guess I would need a bit more information such as have you tried rebooting?  How long has this been an issue?  Here is my answer.\n\nIf you have not already re booted, I would suggest trying that then looking for the drives once again.
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You can easily correct that problem. Seems that windows cant find the C: drive to boot up from anymore. What you do is [Easy] - \n\nRepair windows by inputting the CD. Do not press R for repair console. When it tells you that your install of windows XP is corrupt or malfunctioning continue with the option to repair windows. This will just re-install windows xp for you.. Also correcting that boot up problem\n\n[Semi Hard] \n\nLoad up the windows XP cd and when available press R for repair console. In there just type HELP and you should get a list of commands. I think its the one called Fixboot. Once you have innitialized that just try to reboot. \n\nWhat you have done?\n\nYou have changed the original boot location of windows. Windows believes that all of its information is stored on C: by changing the drive letter you have not allowed it to boot.  If I am wrong, Understand that I have not fully taken my time to describe these steps. They do follow along these lines..\n\n\nHope I helped.