Re: NTLDR is missing (my headache!)

make an emergency boot
disk from a functional computer.

then boot with it on the dysfunctional
one and transfer those files over.

you can get more info at microsoft.com


"Nonoy - Philippines" <Nonoy - Philippines@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote
in message news:05D285FC-6204-4FEA-9F07-9058EE3F5D66@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi All,

I have bought a second-hand HP laptop with a pre-installed Windows XP Home
Edition. There is no back-up CD with it.

A few days ago, when I started the computer, a prompt "NTLDR is missing
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart". I tried restarting - for nothing.

I seek help from MS website. They refferred me to the OEM. I have not yet
contacted HP. I'm just trying here hoping there would be good souls here
that could help me.

Is there any program i need to download? I have no floppy drive, only
CD-ROM
and flashdrive. I hope I can recover my files on the hard drive. Does
reinstalling new OS will correct the problem?

Thanks very much. I just wanted to fix the problem asap.

Regards,

Nonoy - Philippines


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