ntldr missing error message Windows xp home

If you have an older machine that includes a floppy disk drive, then this could be caused by a non-bootable floppy installed in this drive.  Remove all floppy disks before booting.

"Error: NTLDR or NTDETECT.COM Not Found when starting Windows"

  < http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555304 >

Another possible cause is the following:

"Windows may not start and you may receive an "NTLDR is missing" error message if Windows is not up-to-date and there are too many files in the root folder"

  <http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320397>

HTH,

  JW

Thank you for those links, unfortunately I do not have the windows CD, the computer does not have a a floppy drive, any more ideas?

Hi,

I would suggest you to arrange for windows XP DVD or you may contact Microsoft Customer Support Services to obtain the Bcupdate2.exe utility. For more information about how to contact Microsoft Customer Support Services, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

For more information, follow this link: Windows may not start and you may receive an "NTLDR is missing" error message if Windows is not up-to-date and there are too many files in the root folder

Hope this information is helpful.

You can boot your machine by making a free Boot CD such as  UBCD4Win, Bart PE, or Hirens.  Hirens is the easiest to create since there are no building steps involved.

The BCUpdate2.exe file can be obtained at this link.

 < http://www.proposedsolution.com/downloads/download-bcupdate2/>

Note that if you have XP Service Pack 2 or later installed, this should not be your problem.

HTH,

   JW

1. Insert the Windows XP CD into your CD drive and restart your computer. If you are prompted, select any options required to start (boot) from the CD. Follow the instructions at the end if you do not have a Windows disc.
2. When the text-based part of Setup begins, follow the prompts. Select the repair or recover option by pressing R.
3. If you have a dual-boot or multiboot system, select the installation that you want to access from the Recovery Console.
4. When you are prompted, type the Administrator password. If you have not set a password for the admin account simply press enter
5. At the command prompt, type fixboot > press enter. Confirm at the prompt you may receive.
6. Next, on the command prompt type fixmbr > press Enter. Again confirm at the prompt.
7. You should receive a message after typing the above commands the action was successfully completed.  Type exit > press enter.
8. Restart your computer.

If you do not have a Windows Xp disc, follow the instructions HERE to create a Windows Xp Recovery Console.