Missing NTLDR reported in Windows XP SP3 and SATA disks only

Two days ago my PC refuses to start and I got the error NTLDR not found. Press CTRL ALT DEL to restart. My computer got only SATA hard drives and these are not detected by my Windows XP CDROM for a reboot to CD. The system reports no disk found.

I am able to get my PC running using the HIRENS boot disk. This isn't a permanent solution and I need help to get back on track again.

Can I just start my PC using HIREN and then insert the Windows CDROM and use the following commands at the CMD window BACK line?

COPY C: X:i386NTLDR
COPY C: X:i386NTDETECT.com

Where X is the letter of the CD ROM drive

Then restart my PC and this work? I don't want to ruin my system so I need some advice please.

Concerning

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