NTLDR is Missing - error

Hello
I have a Dell Inspiron 1525 running vista. He walks yesterday and get an error message "NTLDR is missing, press any key to restart."

Then when you press a key, the error message keeps coming up

Someone knows how to fix this?

Thank you
Lee

Hi Lee,.

You have XP installed on a different partition?

You can try these methods to solve the problem.

Method 1

Step 1

Try to start in safe mode.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

Step 2

If you are able to boot into safe mode, you try to perform a system restore.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-is-system-restore

Method 2

Startup Repair is a Windows Vista recovery tool that can fix certain problems, such as system files missing or damaged, that might prevent Windows from starting correctly. When you run the Startup Repair, it scans your computer for the problem and then tries to fix it so that your computer can start correctly.

1. Insert the installation disc.

2. restart your computer.

Click the Start button, click the arrow next to the lock button, and then click restart.

3. If you are prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc.

Note

If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or a DVD, see the documentation provided with your computer. You may need to change your computer's BIOS settings. For more information, see BIOS: frequently asked questions.

4. choose your language settings, and then click Next.

5. click on repair your computer.

6. Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.

7. in the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair. Startup Repair can invite you to make choices as it tries to solve the problem, and if necessary, it may restart your computer, because it makes the repairs.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/startup-repair-frequently-asked-questions

If the method above does not solve the problem try Method 3

Method 3

I suggest you follow the steps in the article.

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/927392

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