Hi guys can someone please tell me the easiest way resolve this problem!
i have tried all the tutorials on the microsoft website, i also google it and tried few tutorials from there, still no change!

Since you said you tried the Microsoft site, does that mean that you're trying to install Windows XP or 2000?

What's going on when you receive the error message? I guess you've checked the obvious like not having a disk in while booting, and that your computer is not too old for a new OS (if installing)?

Dave

Sorry, I flunked my psychic exam. Care to clue us in so we can find the answer?

if NTLDR is missing then you don't have the boot files on the active partition or new hard drive - if you've installed a new hard drive that is, some clues would be nice as to your problem

NTLDR Error Message

There are few different ways that the "NTLDR is missing" error may present itself, the most common >

1) NTLDR is missing Press any key to restart

2) NTLDR is missing Press Ctrl Alt Del to restart

3) Boot: Couldn't find NTLDR Please insert another disk

The "NTLDR is missing" error displays very shortly after the computer is first started, immediately after the (post) is complete - Windows OS has only initially begun to load when the NTLDR error message appears.

Causes of NTLDR Errors

There are a number of possible causes for NTLDR errors, including the most common "NTLDR is missing" error message. The most common reason for this error is when your PC is trying to boot from a HDD or Flash Drive that is not properly configured to be booted from; in other words, it's trying to boot from a non-bootable source. This also would apply to media on an Optical Drive or FDD that you're trying to boot from.

If anyone receives this error message please post here as its quite easy to fix

Yes, I'm getting that error message, too. I've just assembled a new machine and used WD's Data Lifeguard tools to format the HD. The tools say the HD is bootable but I still get the error. It also happens when I boot with the XP CD. So now I have the HD formatted but I can't seem to install Windows. There's a way around this?
Thanks,
Ken

Hi Sepulchre

Yes there will be a way around it but first we need to find out why as there are quite a few possibilities "even the OS" Start by going through this list first > NTLDR

Ok, I've gotten that sorted; had to set my BIOS to boot from the CD. Now my XP CD tells me it's not a valid Windows CD.
!!?
I've used it recently to do a reinstall and it worked fine so I don't think the CD is damaged. Don't know what to do.

I appreciate your efforts,
Ken

Hi Sepulchre do you know if its the data that is corrupt or just the CD is damaged ?

Hi Cat!
Well, I used the CD to reinstall on my old machine about a week ago with no problems, and I'm always VERY careful with CDs so I don't think it's damaged.
I put a question in to Microsoft but I don't expect much from them other than, "It's a great time to upgrade to Vista!!"
I paid hard earned cash for this copy and it's not an OEM. Now I don't dare use DBAN on my old machine lest I be left with no machine at all.
I'll just have to keep digging. Thanks for your input. If you think of anything else please let me know.
Ken