| Windows XP/2000 - (Still not fixed) NTLDR is missing, ctrl+alt+del to restart posted in the Operating Systems forums; Hi HelpPlease,
A system recovery will fix it - BUT IT WILL REMOVE ALL YOUR DATA
There are multiple ways to fix this with very simple step by step guides ... |
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Hi HelpPlease,
A system recovery will fix it - BUT IT WILL REMOVE ALL YOUR DATA
There are multiple ways to fix this with very simple step by step guides - first thing is you need your windows CD
All up, the process should take no more then an hour, even for someone who doesn't know much about computers, while following the guides.
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Originally Posted by GaRHaR
Hi HelpPlease,
A system recovery will fix it - BUT IT WILL REMOVE ALL YOUR DATA
There are multiple ways to fix this with very simple step by step guides - first thing is you need your windows CD
All up, the process should take no more then an hour, even for someone who doesn't know much about computers, while following the guides.
If i do a system recovery, will it atleast save my pictures/videos in the system?
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10-19-2006
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It depends on the system recovery.
If it is a system recovery from inside windows - this will keep your data and put your system state to a previous point.
However, if this is a bootup option on a HP, Dell, Gateway, etc etc, this will remove everything from your computer and reinstall windows...nothing will be saved.
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Originally Posted by GaRHaR
It depends on the system recovery.
If it is a system recovery from inside windows - this will keep your data and put your system state to a previous point.
However, if this is a bootup option on a HP, Dell, Gateway, etc etc, this will remove everything from your computer and reinstall windows...nothing will be saved.
I once did a non-constructive Compaq Presario Windows recovery and it saved my files but will it fix my problem if i do the same thing.
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To be honest...i have no idea, i've never actually fixed the NTDLR file missing error with nothing but recovery console off the XP cd. I'd suggest contacting HP (Compaq) and ask them if it will keep your data and fix your problem.
I'm leaning towards yes.
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Originally Posted by GaRHaR
To be honest...i have no idea, i've never actually fixed the NTDLR file missing error with nothing but recovery console off the XP cd. I'd suggest contacting HP (Compaq) and ask them if it will keep your data and fix your problem.
I'm leaning towards yes.
Is there somewhere i can download this XP prgram to my hard drive and burn it off to my CD?
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Originally Posted by HelpPlease
Is there somewhere i can download this XP prgram to my hard drive and burn it off to my CD?
Doing that is illegal...
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(Still not fixed) NTLDR is missing, ctrl+alt+del to restart
