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09-29-2004, 09:26 PM
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Problem with XP install
i'm tryin to install XP Pro on my new WD120GB drive, after i run the format/setup disk included with the drive i run the Xp install disk, but it stops and says "NTLDR" is missing, press ctrl alt del to restart. I have reformated the disk and tried again, but with no luck. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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09-29-2004, 09:36 PM
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You need to change you BIOS settings to boot from the CD. It's trying to boot from the HD, but there is no OS installed on it.
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09-29-2004, 10:18 PM
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i checked my bios and it is set to boot from the CD Rom, and (sorry) but to be more exact it said:
press any key to boot from CD..... NTLDR is missing press ctrl+alt+delete to restart what does NTLDR mean?? |
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09-29-2004, 10:25 PM
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Try another Cable. Make sure it is an ATA 100 cable(40 pin/80 wire) and make sure the drive is set for CABLE SELECT.
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09-29-2004, 10:47 PM
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I put in a brand new cable, and the HDD is on Cable Select, i even tried Dual Master with no luck. Seems wierd my cable would go bad, i just took my old HDD out and put in a brand new one, the system worked fine yesterday. Keep the ideas coming! thanks again.
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09-29-2004, 11:10 PM
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OMG I'M SUCH AN IDIOT!!! so when it says to "press any key to boot from cd" i just sat there and that's when the error came up.....well i'll be damned, if i actually press any key, guess what? yep, it boots from the CD and installs windows. So i hate to admit that i'm this stupid, but i figured it would save your time from trying to figure out my non exsitant computer problem.
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09-30-2004, 03:09 PM
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Your not stupid. You just overlooked something. Now you know so it wont happen again. Happens all the time to people when they aren't experienced with something like this.
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