Can't believe this, I am 73 years old and have never been inside the works of a computer before, but thanks to your oh so clear step by step video I fix it. thanks so so much Will
My NTLDR went missing yesterday morning and after much online wheel-spinning I came upon this excellent video today which solved my problem. Everything was so clearly explained that I was able to successfully follow the instructions. I raise a cold glass of beer to you and thank you for your foresight in 2011 for publishing this video knowing that in about 5 years time a 75 year old man will need it.
Your video not only showed me how to correct my NTLDR problem (which had brought my PC to a screeching halt) but also I learned what it was all about, I am most grateful to you! Thanks Will, Les
Hi Les, Glad you enjoyed the video. In all my videos, I like to educate my viewers on what causes these issues. I think knowing what (potentially) caused the problem in the first place is a good way to avoid it in the future :-) Thank you for taking the time to comment and leave your feedback. It is much appreciated. Many thanks Will
WILL, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, GOD BLESS YOU, GOD BLESS YOU! You saved me the hassle of breaking down my computer, taking it to the shop, and spending money that I really don't have. Your directions worked PERFECTLY! WILL, YOU ARE INDEED THE MAN!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!! Keep up the good work and the great service to the people that you provide. Sincerely, D. Harris :-)
Will regarding NTLDR missing file. In set up I only have one choice instead of the C windows I am getting D so there is no way of fixing this. Is there any way to get around this. Lloyd
Thank you so much my computer is just crappy and i don't know how it happened but the ntldr went missing and shut my computer down for days. This video helped me completely reboot my computer. I thank you for your help.
What does it mean when you put the disc in and it says Press any key to boot from CD.. then it just stays there without going to the blue screen? This is happening with a machine I am trying to repair and we're talking going on one hour. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I'm thinking the hard drive is going out.
Congratulations on your video!! You got the talent to teach! Your enjoyment is clear. Keep on educating us! By the way, after doing as shown, I got a message asking to reinstall a copy of the file: \system32\hal,dll Will follow as you showed and copy from the DVD drive. All the best,
Hi Will, The fix worked for my NTLDR is missing error; however, I now have a new one that says: \ SYSTEM32| HAL.dll What would be a good ix for this one?
Thank You!! The map command saved me. On every other computer I have ever worked on (and I have worked on quite a few) the ROM drive has ALWAYS been labeled D in windows but not on this present system I am working on for a friend. It is labeled H that is why when I was following you prompt and using D: it would not work it had to be H: Again I THANK YOU!! The MAP command saved me! YOU ABSOLUTELY ROCK! : )
Hi Will! I just can´t get into my C drive. The Recovery Console gives me just one choice of installation location as it being like: 1: D:\WINDOWS and D is my CD Rom drive. It would be OK but it asks for an administrator password - I don´t know that in the PC and neither in the Windows installation CD - how do I get out of it? Thanks a lot pal!
OMG had know Idea what was wrong w/my computer and you made it super easy 4even a "Novice" computer user like myself 2fix the problem... thanks so very much!
I accidentally pressed setup instead of recovery. So I've started another installation of Windows XP with the recovery disk. Now, I cant get the NTLDR code to reappear so I can choose the first Windows XP edition so I can repair it. Feeling pretty dumb right now. Don't know what else to do at this point!
When I press r to get into the recovery console instead of it coming up asking what installation I want to use it just comes up with "C:\" without the "WINDOWS" and even if I put in both commands it still says NTLDR is missing
It was a great step by step instruction. I copied the two files onto C drive. My laptop is a Dell latititute D-500. Originally, it came with Windows 2000. seller had already upgraded it to Windows XP before I purchased it. Later, later, I got the error message. Upon searching the web for a solution, finally, I came across yours. After successful copy of those two files into my machine by choosing override, I still get the same message. I wonder if because I am using the full version of XP CD?
my machine says .setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer. Make sure any hard disk drives are powered on and properly connected correct. This may running a manufacturer supplied diagnostic or setup program. setup cannot continue. To quit setup, press F3. please help I've been dealing with this for while.
What do I do when the only options that I get from my XP CD are setup WIN XP, Create Partition, and Delete Partition? I do not have an option for repair
Wow!!! Your awesome! Very easy to follow and you fixed my problem. Thank you!! Will this happen again? Do I need to do something else to keep my computer clean and fast?
Mine isn't restarting when I press those buttons and it does not go to the the screen that is blue when I try to follow that process. I have a new disc for it too.
At 9:00 on your video you have the option 1= C:\WINDOWS and you say that you could possibly have 2 options depending on your computer but i dont have any C:\WINDOWS to log on to. i only have one line that says C:\> what do i do from here?
Hi Will, Thanks for uploading this video. I haven't try it yet but I will. Just want to say: I installed my XP with USB. After about one year, I had to delete all files in USB. I copied installion files to computer and after one day, this problem happened. I think the copying installion files to computer is led to this problem. So, what to do? This solving can solve my computer, too? Also, I'll find another XP installion pack, will it solve problem? If it will, i use USB again bcz my CD driver isn't work. And this will delete all files in harddisk? Sorry for my bad English, i am waiting your reply. Thanks.
LOL Did this years ago, brings back funny memories, Eventually got there but took me ages, I eventually worked it out, with the basic (language) i had learn't Well a bit anyway lol, so it felt satisfying having worked it out myself.. Thanks Though Will, am sure This Will Help Many
Hi jos vido Thanks so much for leaving your comments. Pleased to hear it worked for you - and that you had fun doing it ... again :-) Windows XP was an amazing operating system. It was a pain to fix at times, but amazing nonetheless! Thanks for leaving your feedback Will
what happen when do it and the one i put copy d:\i386 tldr c:\ and it say they cannot read the system so how can i do next so it will read it through the copy files
Hi Will. Thanks for the infor.I noticed another reason is that if you put a NEW or completely empty inner HD.It comes up.But if you have a spare disc WITH either files or something else it works.Wind XP home.I'm going to change in the new year to W 7 Ultimate.
Hi Tunene340 Thanks for leaving your comments. Glad to hear that it all worked out for you :-) If you are receiving this message a lot, I would put it down to one of two things: 1) Malware / virus 2) A failing hard disk I would advise that you backup all your important data, just in case. Try scanning your computer with an anti-virus programme and run a Check Disk scan on your operating system drive. Many thanks Will
Hello, first of all thank you for your videos they are a great help. However my problem is when I try to reboot with my Widows CD or with a USB drive I can't get either to boot?? I just keep getting CTRL-ALT- DEL it just keeps looping back to the same message, so I can't use your input for fixing the problem NTLDR is missing. Would you have any other suggestions or videos that I could review regarding this problem,, it's driving me nuts. Best regards, charlie
But I'm not trying to use Windows XP I'm trying to use Ubuntu I wiped the hardrive before the download and I don't understand why I'm getting this error message this hard drive never had an operating system on it just some random files I copied and saved.
How can you solve the "NTLDR is missing" if a laptop doesn't have a Disk Drive? :( The Drive where you can put the CD/DVD in order to fixed the problem. My laptop doesn't have one. :-/
I had this problem on windows 7, I fixed it by unplugging my external hard drive from the computer and restarted it. It booted up just fine after that. Try this method before copying files.
Hi there, the Windows XP that I have in my desktop is Home edition, I do not have the CD Recover for that edition, but I have the XP Pro Edition from my LapTop. Can I use tit to fix it! It dies not matter which edition I use it, or must be the same edition? Sure if the question sound stupid. And thank you very much for your video and your reply. Sonia
Hi thank you for taking time to upload this video, I am running on windows vista and have my disc/s that came with it, my questions are Besides the odd few differences that may pop up, can this be done the same way with vista, and will it wipe my photo's and programes on my laptop..... I await your return Regards D.
thanks a lot for your detailed explanation. but still my desktop screen cant change or restart even if i put the CD xp window inside. it remains in black screen with rhe NTLDR is missing. i tried all F keys but in vain. thank you for answer.
Great video! But i dont have a xp-cd nor do i have a cd-drive (notebook) Is there anything i can i do? Or do i have to get a portabel cd drive and xp-cd?
Thankyou so much omg I love you! :-), every other video I watched said to put d:\ which wasn't working but when you shown how to check I should have been putting f:\ so gratefull thanks so much Xx
hey mate, what do i do if i dont get the recovery option blue screen? the only blue screen option i get is to set up xp, create a partition or delete a partition. help, please? anyone?
Can't believe this, I am 73 years old and have never been inside the works of a computer before, but thanks to your oh so clear step by step video I fix it. thanks so so much Will
My NTLDR went missing yesterday morning and after much online wheel-spinning I came upon this excellent video today which solved my problem. Everything was so clearly explained that I was able to successfully follow the instructions. I raise a cold glass of beer to you and thank you for your foresight in 2011 for publishing this video knowing that in about 5 years time a 75 year old man will need it.
Your video not only showed me how to correct my NTLDR problem (which had brought my PC to a screeching halt) but also I learned what it was all about,
I am most grateful to you!
Thanks Will,
Les
Hi Les,
Glad you enjoyed the video.
In all my videos, I like to educate my viewers on what causes these issues. I think knowing what (potentially) caused the problem in the first place is a good way to avoid it in the future :-)
Thank you for taking the time to comment and leave your feedback. It is much appreciated.
Many thanks
Will
WILL, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, GOD BLESS YOU, GOD BLESS YOU! You saved me the hassle of breaking down my computer, taking it to the shop, and spending money that I really don't have. Your directions worked PERFECTLY! WILL, YOU ARE INDEED THE MAN!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!! Keep up the good work and the great service to the people that you provide. Sincerely, D. Harris :-)
Your video proved to be most helpful. Many thanks!!!
Will regarding NTLDR missing file. In set up I only have one choice instead of the C windows I am getting D so there is no way of fixing this. Is there any way to get around this. Lloyd
Awesome, for almost three month I wasn't able to use my computer. Found a windows xp CD and 15 minutes later here I am, thank you very much
Thank you sir! The mapping of the drives part really helped me and made the biggest difference between your tutorial and others!
Thanks Will, super great help. Way better than everything else I have read or seen.
When I put in copy D:\i386
tdlr C:\ and then enter it says The system cannot find the file specfied.. What do I do now? Please help..
Thank you so much my computer is just crappy and i don't know how it happened but the ntldr went missing and shut my computer down for days. This video helped me completely reboot my computer. I thank you for your help.
Thank you so much, I was able to fix my daughters computer with your help. Very patient with your instructions.
Great video...very precise and concise. Worked like a charm!
Thank you for being so thorough... You fixed it...
Thank you thank you.
Roger
many thanks for your help, my pc is working again with the help of your very clear and concise instructions.
What does it mean when you put the disc in and it says Press any key to boot from CD.. then it just stays there without going to the blue screen? This is happening with a machine I am trying to repair and we're talking going on one hour. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I'm thinking the hard drive is going out.
Thank you so much. Your presentation was superb.
Congratulations on your video!! You got the talent to teach! Your enjoyment is clear. Keep on educating us!
By the way, after doing as shown, I got a message asking to reinstall a copy of the file:
\system32\hal,dll
Will follow as you showed and copy from the DVD drive.
All the best,
Absolutely brilliant advice Will. Works like a dream now. Thank you so much.
It worked perfectly for me as you stated. Thank you for your assistance.
Hi Will,
The fix worked for my NTLDR is missing error; however, I now have a new one that says: \ SYSTEM32| HAL.dll
What would be a good ix for this one?
Thank You!! The map command saved me. On every other computer I have ever worked on (and I have worked on quite a few) the ROM drive has ALWAYS been labeled D in windows but not on this present system I am working on for a friend. It is labeled H that is why when I was following you prompt and using D: it would not work it had to be H: Again I THANK YOU!! The MAP command saved me! YOU ABSOLUTELY ROCK! : )
omg, floppy disk sounds i haven't heard them for over 10 years :)
oh thanks it worked, i tried 3 different was to fix the problem and none worked. your process is the right way.......thanks again
Wowww! Your instructions were spot-on! Juxtaposed to similar videos, your detailed instructions fixed my problem… the others did not. Kudos!!!
Hi Will! I just can´t get into my C drive. The Recovery Console gives me just one choice of installation location as it being like:
1: D:\WINDOWS and D is my CD Rom drive. It would be OK but it asks for an administrator password - I don´t know that in the PC and neither in the Windows installation CD - how do I get out of it? Thanks a lot pal!
OMG had know Idea what was wrong w/my computer and you made it super easy 4even a "Novice" computer user like myself 2fix the problem... thanks so very much!
Keeps saying The system cannot find the file specified whenever I type in copy D:\i386
tldr C:\ what do I do?? Need help!
Also same problem plz help😥
Thank you very much. It worked! We appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
you are fantastic!!! Thank you so much for the time you put into this tutorial!!!
I accidentally pressed setup instead of recovery. So I've started another installation of Windows XP with the recovery disk. Now, I cant get the NTLDR code to reappear so I can choose the first Windows XP edition so I can repair it. Feeling pretty dumb right now. Don't know what else to do at this point!
Thank you very much for your help. You saved me from a lot of stress
Omg I've been waiting this for a year thank u to make this vid
Thanks so very much. Your instruction are quite thorough and easy to follow along. Plus...it WORKS!! Thanks again.
When I press r to get into the recovery console instead of it coming up asking what installation I want to use it just comes up with "C:\" without the "WINDOWS" and even if I put in both commands it still says NTLDR is missing
It was a great step by step instruction. I copied the two files onto C drive. My laptop is a Dell latititute D-500. Originally, it came with Windows 2000. seller had already upgraded it to Windows XP before I purchased it. Later, later, I got the error message. Upon searching the web for a solution, finally, I came across yours. After successful copy of those two files into my machine by choosing override, I still get the same message. I wonder if because I am using the full version of XP CD?
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!
What a relief! I thought I was going to lose files or have to pay a pro for file recovery.
You rawwwwk!
Thank you techtipsfromwill I fixed my computer following your video thanks
my machine says .setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer.
Make sure any hard disk drives are powered on and properly connected correct. This may running a manufacturer supplied diagnostic or setup program.
setup cannot continue. To quit setup, press F3. please help I've been dealing with this for while.
is this also applicable on windows7 using the same instructions your doing in your video?
What do I do when the only options that I get from my XP CD are setup WIN XP, Create Partition, and Delete Partition? I do not have an option for repair
Wow!!! Your awesome! Very easy to follow and you fixed my problem. Thank you!! Will this happen again? Do I need to do something else to keep my computer clean and fast?
Problem fixed..thank you very much!
Xavier Geo You're welcome. Glad I could help! :-)
Can I download NTLDR and save to a flash drive then transfer to the computer that does not work?
Mine isn't restarting when I press those buttons and it does not go to the the screen that is blue when I try to follow that process. I have a new disc for it too.
I tried repairing from a windows xp recovery disk. For the ntldr file mussing file and nothing works. Any suggestions?
At 9:00 on your video you have the option 1= C:\WINDOWS and you say that you could possibly have 2 options depending on your computer but i dont have any C:\WINDOWS to log on to. i only have one line that says C:\> what do i do from here?
Hi Will,
Thanks for uploading this video. I haven't try it yet but I will. Just want to say: I installed my XP with USB. After about one year, I had to delete all files in USB. I copied installion files to computer and after one day, this problem happened. I think the copying installion files to computer is led to this problem. So, what to do? This solving can solve my computer, too?
Also, I'll find another XP installion pack, will it solve problem? If it will, i use USB again bcz my CD driver isn't work. And this will delete all files in harddisk?
Sorry for my bad English, i am waiting your reply. Thanks.
I did it all but when I restarted it it said NLTDR is compressed and it did not go to windows. What does that mean
LOL Did this years ago, brings back funny memories, Eventually got there but took me ages, I eventually worked it out, with the basic (language) i had learn't Well a bit anyway lol, so it felt satisfying having worked it out myself..
Thanks Though Will, am sure This Will Help Many
Hi jos vido
Thanks so much for leaving your comments.
Pleased to hear it worked for you - and that you had fun doing it ... again :-)
Windows XP was an amazing operating system. It was a pain to fix at times, but amazing nonetheless!
Thanks for leaving your feedback
Will
what happen when do it and the one i put copy d:\i386
tldr c:\ and it say they cannot read the system so how can i do next so it will read it through the copy files
Hi Will. Thanks for the infor.I noticed another reason is that if you put a NEW or completely empty inner HD.It comes up.But if you have a spare disc WITH either files or something else it works.Wind XP home.I'm going to change in the new year to W 7 Ultimate.
how would you fix this if you have no operating system and your harddrive is wiped clean??? is there a way to fix it that way???
so are my old files I didn't backup gone after doing all this?
Thank you so much for this video it helped me to fix the NTLDR so easy. keep up with good work of making these great video. thanks again
my ctrl alt del do nothing to restart, I cannot get to blue screen from windows cd for repair ?
Well done sir. 6 months waiting and now finally I have access to my computer files again. This happens to me a lot. Any specific reason why?
Hi Tunene340
Thanks for leaving your comments. Glad to hear that it all worked out for you :-)
If you are receiving this message a lot, I would put it down to one of two things:
1) Malware / virus
2) A failing hard disk
I would advise that you backup all your important data, just in case. Try scanning your computer with an anti-virus programme and run a Check Disk scan on your operating system drive.
Many thanks
Will
Omg if I can give 1000000 likes to your vid I'll do it. You are amazing! The map comand was the key for my problem
Thank you so much buddy... This video really help me out..
Gaurav Jeet you're welcome, Gaurav. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment :-)
Hello, first of all thank you for your videos they are a great help. However my problem is when I try to reboot with my Widows CD or with a USB drive I can't get either to boot?? I just keep getting CTRL-ALT- DEL it just keeps looping back to the same message, so I can't use your input for fixing the problem NTLDR is missing. Would you have any other suggestions or videos that I could review regarding this problem,, it's driving me nuts.
Best regards,
charlie
YO BROTHER. YOUR VIDEO WAS AWSOME, IT REALLY HELPED ME OUT. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
How do you do this for Windows 7? Repair mode from disk did not work.
Thank you very much.... Perfect fix
But I'm not trying to use Windows XP I'm trying to use Ubuntu I wiped the hardrive before the download and I don't understand why I'm getting this error message this hard drive never had an operating system on it just some random files I copied and saved.
The actual video starts at 2:30
I did all steps succesfully but it would stii wont go pass the windows xp logo screen :/ any suggestions?
Thank you so much Will! This solution worked for me. Cheers mate!
Awesome, worked great. Great video thanks a million 👍👍🍺🍺
YO BROTHER. YOUR VIDEO WAS AWSOME, IT REALLY HELPED ME OUT. THANKS U SO MUCH.
No selection of windows is availible PLEASE HELP PLEEASE
Hey sam did you restart the comp with the disc inside it to me 5 min for it to upload then press enter
"NTLDR is missing" is gone but now I get this "INF file minint\boot is corrupt or missing, status 14"
How can you solve the "NTLDR is missing" if a laptop doesn't have a Disk Drive? :(
The Drive where you can put the CD/DVD in order to fixed the problem.
My laptop doesn't have one. :-/
***** Thanks! :)
Are you talking about the Windows XP CD? You can either download an ISO or buy the CD.
You can fix this problem by making a bootable Windows XP flash drive.
mines says its missing in Windows server 2012 but when i press the keys to reset it boots up fine. how do i fix that
excellent video helps me alot thank u very much
You're welcome Krishna,
Glad I could help. Thank you for watching and for commenting.
Many thanks
Will
I had this problem on windows 7, I fixed it by unplugging my external hard drive from the computer and restarted it. It booted up just fine after that. Try this method before copying files.
Same thing happend to me, what does it mean do you know? Why dis that happend?
Hi there, the Windows XP that I have in my desktop is Home edition, I do not have the CD Recover for that edition, but I have the XP Pro Edition from my LapTop. Can I use tit to fix it! It dies not matter which edition I use it, or must be the same edition? Sure if the question sound stupid.
And thank you very much for your video and your reply.
Sonia
This worked perfectly on my pc! Thank you very much :-)
Thanks, I figured it out, my keyboard was faulty
Omg I love you man! Worked fantastically :)
Thanx yar so working video Fantastic
Hi thank you for taking time to upload this video, I am running on windows vista and have my disc/s that came with it, my questions are
Besides the odd few differences that may pop up, can this be done the same way with vista, and will it wipe my photo's and programes on my laptop.....
I await your return
Regards D.
TY bro, perfect walkthru
If you dont have a disc...can it be fixed...
Can i save my files and programs? Thanks.
this is video the best i found on youtube, and it solved my problem :)
Tim van Zelm Thank you, Tim. Glad I could help. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Tim van Zelm can u tell me please how to do it from a usb drive the usb drive dont pop up when i text map command
+techtipsfromwill is there a way you can do it with out the disc?
+Tim van Zelm This is also in windows nt 3.1
What can I do if I do not remember the administration password?
what if you dont know what the letter of the disc drive is
Thanks it worked. You're a star.
My computer is telling me that the system cannot find the file specified
thanks a lot for your detailed explanation.
but still my desktop screen cant change or restart even if i put the CD xp window inside.
it remains in black screen with rhe NTLDR is missing.
i tried all F keys but in vain.
thank you for answer.
Hi, Will! Can you please tell me how to fix this issue for a ubuntu os?
Great video! But i dont have a xp-cd nor do i have a cd-drive (notebook)
Is there anything i can i do? Or do i have to get a portabel cd drive and xp-cd?
Thankyou so much omg I love you! :-), every other video I watched said to put d:\ which wasn't working but when you shown how to check I should have been putting f:\ so gratefull thanks so much Xx
Thank you very much. I fixed
hey mate, what do i do if i dont get the recovery option blue screen? the only blue screen option i get is to set up xp, create a partition or delete a partition.
help, please?
anyone?
Thank you so much for your help
When I type the the copy code it tells me access is denied
BIG THANKS MAN, that was great !
thank you so much that was beautifully done :)