NTLDR Is missing or corrupt - Cannot fix
I referenced this article and followed the instructions to fix it from a boot floppy. I copied NTLDR and ntdetect.com from the floppy onto the problomatic PC. The instructions also called for a copy of the boot.ini file. I could not obtain a copyof the file from the PC I was using to make the disk. I could use DOS to "type c:\boot.ini" but was unable to "copy c:\boot.ini a:\". I recieved a message stating the file could not be found. I am not sure if this has something to do with the instructions being geared tward NT and I am on 2000.
Anyway, I am still wondering if I am copying the files incorrectly from the A
to C to fix my PC. Or what additional information I need to fix the problem.
NTLDR Is missing or corrupt - Cannot fix
or from the command prompt
attrib c:\boot.ini -s -h -r
copy c:\boot.ini a
attrib c:\boot.ini +s +h +r
NTLDR Is missing or corrupt - Cannot fix
Thanks for the comments. I think everything got a little off track. That may be partly my fault due to the wording. I was trying to copy NTLDR and ntdetect.com from my floppy onto the c drive. What I discover was Win 2000 will not let you overwrite these files dispite the fact it seems to copy. I needed to boot into the repair console and use DOS commands. I got there by booting into setup, choosing repair, and then going into the repair console. Once I copies the two files back to thec drive the computer worked fine. I suppose I could have copies the same files from i386 as well.
NTLDR Is missing or corrupt - Cannot fix
I created a boot disk from a PC with the exact same operating system and model as this one. I copied NTLDR and ntdetect.com to the disk.
It boots up using those two files on the a
I cannot get the PC to boot up without the floppy in the drive. Any suggestions?
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