missing ntdlr and hal.dll file

[Prometheus]

Hey everyone, my new pc is missing the ntdlr and hal.dll files and wont boot without a start up disc. I went here http://www.tinyempire.com/shortnotes/files/ntldr_missing.htm and got the boot disc and the ntdlr file. But i dont know where to put it, does it go in the system32 folder? also if I can copy the hal.dll file from my friends computer where do i put it? If thats not possible where can i download it?

[liambl]

The easiest thing to do would be a repair install using the OS's install disc.

[Prometheus]

The easiest thing to do would be a repair install using the OS's install disc.

tried it the disc is missing the files

[glc]

Procedures for a repair reinstall are in the Tips and Tricks forum. If you do it right, ALL system files get replaced.

[Prometheus]

Procedures for a repair reinstall are in the Tips and Tricks forum. If you do it right, ALL system files get replaced.

Would you mind pointing me to the link because i searched it and couldn't find anything

[shadowpr]

http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=151522

[Prometheus]

http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=151522

tried everything on there, I finally resulted to just doing a new install and the 2 files are still missing, ntldr and ntdetect.com. I have both files now on cd i just need to know where to put them

[shadowpr]

When you say new install, do you mean you formatted your hard drive and reinstalled windows?

If so, it should have installed all necessary files.

[Prometheus]

thats exactly what i mean, and no it didnt, im still using the freaking boot cd with the files i need on it. If some one could search those 2 files on there pc and tell me where they go id reall apprciate it

[shadowpr]

Are you using a genuine Microsoft CD?

[Prometheus]

Are you using a genuine Microsoft CD?

No its a copy my school gave me from there site and its in iso form, it is a genuine copy of windows though

[Prometheus]

wow whats the world coming to when i have to resort to calling m$ for help, I'l keep you guys posted because if this doesn't work I'm just gonna switch to vista which i also have.

[shadowpr]

http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=190798&highlight=hal.dll

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000490.htm

http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=148859&highlight=hal.dll


http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?t=120532&highlight=ntdlr

[Prometheus]

thanks, the last one was about the 2 files i need i already got the hal.dll file back. Now i cant get the NTDetect.com or ntldr files in the right location. I'm on the horn with M$ so we'll see what the say, than its time for some overclocking

[Prometheus]

45 minutes i sat on the phone with them, and you know what they tell me? Re-install windows after i said i did it 2x already wtf!!!

[glc]

There's something wrong with your ISO or you didn't burn it correctly.

[Prometheus]

There's something wrong with your ISO or you didn't burn it correctly.

should i re burn it? And if so what program and how should i do it

[shadowpr]

I usually use nero. Just make sure you burn the iso as an image.

[glc]

Make sure you get Windows installed before you try overclocking it.

[ITlover]

tried everything on there, I finally resulted to just doing a new install and the 2 files are still missing, ntldr and ntdetect.com. I have both files now on cd i just need to know where to put them

Please note that these 2 are booting files and your computer cannot boot without these files.
If your Installation CD is missing these files ,than your CD is corrupt. Please purchase a new installation CD and try installation from it.

[Prometheus]

ya thanks my external hd just died with the back up image good thing i reburned it