NTLDR is missing, Press CTRL + ALT + DELETE to restart.

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From: Benting88 (benting88_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 02/10/04 

Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2004 22:56:05 -0800

Hello,
I have a problem when I start to boot my computer using XP home. A message comes up saying "NTLDR is missing, press ctrl + alt+ delete to restart.

Have tried solution where you boot from CD, access the Repair console, chose system to boot from and tried to copy the ntldr file from the CD to the C:\, however a message comes us saying "access is denied" I have correctly entered my administrator password.

When trying to copy the ntdetect.com file from CD, it states that the file cannot be found. I have used the correct drive letter, but the solution does not work.

Any help appreciated.

Ben

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