NTLDR is missing fix 

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

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

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..

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?

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!

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.

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 :-)

omg, floppy disk sounds i haven't heard them for over 10 years :)

Can I download NTLDR and save to a flash drive then transfer to the computer that does not work?

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

is this also applicable on windows7 using the same instructions your doing in your video?

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???

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

Keeps saying The system cannot find the file specified whenever I type in copy D:\i386 tldr C:\ what do I do?? Need help!

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?

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 sir! The mapping of the drives part really helped me and made the biggest difference between your tutorial and others!

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

I tried repairing from a windows xp recovery disk. For the ntldr file mussing file and nothing works. Any suggestions?

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!

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

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.

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.

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

Thanks Will, super great help. Way better than everything else I have read or seen.

Thank you so much, I was able to fix my daughters computer with your help. Very patient with your instructions.

How do you do this for Windows 7? Repair mode from disk did not work.

Your video proved to be most helpful. Many thanks!!!

so are my old files I didn't backup gone after doing all this?

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.

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

my ctrl alt del do nothing to restart, I cannot get to blue screen from windows cd for repair ?

many thanks for your help, my pc is working again with the help of your very clear and concise instructions.

Hey sam did you restart the comp with the disc inside it to me 5 min for it to upload then press enter

I did all steps succesfully but it would stii wont go pass the windows xp logo screen :/ any suggestions?

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?

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

Wowww! Your instructions were spot-on! Juxtaposed to similar videos, your detailed instructions fixed my problem… the others did not. Kudos!!!

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 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

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!

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.

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,

If you dont have a disc...can it be fixed...

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?

Hi, Will! Can you please tell me how to fix this issue for a ubuntu os?

Great video...very precise and concise. Worked like a charm!

Thank you for being so thorough... You fixed it... Thank you thank you. Roger

hello i was wondering because i want to know if it would save my memory i have very sensitive videos of my grand father....i hope this process wont delete my things thaks

oh thanks it worked, i tried 3 different was to fix the problem and none worked. your process is the right way.......thanks again

Does it same work on windows 8??

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. :-/

Absolutely brilliant advice Will. Works like a dream now. Thank you so much.

What can I do if I do not remember the administration password?

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?

Can i save my files and programs? Thanks.

this work for windows 7 too?

It worked perfectly for me as you stated. Thank you for your assistance.

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?

what if you dont know what the letter of the disc drive is

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.

Will it work on windows 98 no internet

Thanks so very much. Your instruction are quite thorough and easy to follow along. Plus...it WORKS!! Thanks again.

How can I do this with a bootable windows usb??

Thank you so much. Your presentation was superb.

Thank you techtipsfromwill I fixed my computer following your video 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

Does this work on Win7?

Thank you very much. It worked! We appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

When I type the the copy code it tells me access is denied

Omg I've been waiting this for a year thank u to make this vid

No selection of windows is availible PLEASE HELP PLEEASE

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!

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?

Thank you very much for your help. You saved me from a lot of stress

May you please send me the XP CD because i don`t have one.

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.

Thanks, I figured it out, my keyboard was faulty

Problem fixed..thank you very much!

you are fantastic!!! Thank you so much for the time you put into this tutorial!!!

After i inserted de xp disk it loads like 10 seconds than is says ftdisk.sys is damaged can someone pleasse help me???

It's saying my password is wrong, but I typed in the right one! Plead helppppp

it doesn't work =( i put the pen on the pc and he said "messing NTLDR" help

My computer is telling me that the system cannot find the file specified

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

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.

I have same problem when installing Windows 10 on brand new blank hd

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

"NTLDR is missing" is gone but now I get this "INF file minint\boot is corrupt or missing, status 14"

Awesome, worked great. Great video thanks a million 👍👍🍺🍺

No CDs?

TY bro, perfect walkthru

Thanks it worked. You're a star.

Thank you very much.... Perfect fix

still says NTLDR is missing help

YO BROTHER. YOUR VIDEO WAS AWSOME, IT REALLY HELPED ME OUT. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

I doit all like you and it didn't work what to do plz help me my brotger kry for his laptop every night I can't see him crying

is not working i dont now the computer say "WRITE-PROTECTED DISK"TQ