NTLDR is missing, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to restart. Compaq S4020WM with Windows XP

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• How can I fix NTLDR is missing press ctrl + alt + delete to restart in windows xp?

  I pressed ctrl + alt + delete to restart and it comes right to the same message.  How can I fix it?  I have nothing to reinstall with.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/320397

• I have an inspiron 8130 I get loading ACB for descriptor3 NTLDR is missing Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart, I did that not good do - what I do

  my computer laptop Inspiron 8130 said the ACB for descriptor3 NTLDR is missing, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to restart that i do not whats happing

  Dells have generally 3 partition boot disks:

  • A hidden Dell utility Partition
  • The Partition of the OS (Windows)
  • A hidden the Dell PC Restore Partition

  One of you is afflicted.

  Have you had a power failure these days?

  This symptom of NTLDR missing is quite common

  It could be that the file is really missing, or it could be that XP don't "find" it because the file system is damaged and you must simply run a chkdsk/r from the XP Recovery Console.

  If you have no real XP bootable installation CD to enter the Recovery Console, look in the tutorials section for how to make a bootable CD from the Console of the Recovery XP (no XP media required).

  Then use the Recovery Console to verify the integrity of your file system.

  You can run "fixboot" from the XP Recovery Console CD.

  You DO NOT need to run "fixmbr" However for who could destroy scores of Dell and just leave you with a XP partition.

  Check out the tutorial describing the question "NTLDR is missing", and then apply these methods of troubleshooting and resolution first.

  Maybe someday the dialog box 'ask a question' forums XP will ask these questions automatically when a new thread is started so I don't have to ask every time.  It might even be possible to solve a problem in a single response when enough information is provided.

  Please provide additional information on your system:

  What is your Version of XP and the Service Pack?

  Describe your current antivirus and software anti malware situation: McAfee, Symantec, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira!, MSE, Panda, Trend Micro, CA, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, Comodo, etc..

  The question was preceded by a loss of power, aborted reboot or abnormal termination?  (this includes the plug pulling, buttons power, remove the battery, etc.)

  The afflicted system has a CD/DVD drive work?

  You have a true bootable XP installation CD (it is not the same as any recovery CD provided with your system)?

  If the system works, what do you think might have changed since the last time it did not work properly?

• BOOTMGR is missing, press ctrl + alt + delete to restart

  So I found out that I have no boot disk, if windows does not start - I need to insert an installation disc that I did not. I am currently using windows vista - if I were to insert a floppy disk in windows 8, I would be able to install this later version of windows instead of Vista?

  Thank you very much

  Hi Jonathan,.

  Thank you to contact Microsoft Community and we will be happy to help you with your concern.

  According to the description, it looks that you are facing a hard time while connecting to Windows Vista because of Bootmgr is missing.

  Windows Vista Bootmgr missing, I suggest to try the steps in the following article and check if it solves the problem:

  BOOTMGR is missing Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to restart error message when Windows starts: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2622803

  Using the Windows 8 install disc, you can perform a custom installation and install the Windows 8 operating system on your computer.

  Note: Make a backup of all data before installing.

  I suggest you to check the system requirements for Windows 8.

  Reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/upgrade-to-windows-8
   
  Install Windows 8 refer to the following steps:

  a. Insert the Windows 8 installation disc or a USB flash drive, and then turn off your computer.

  b. restart your computer.

  c. press a key when prompted and then follow the instructions that appear.

  Note * you will need to boot from your bios and change the boot order so that the DVD or USB drive are first startup options. See material manufactures instructions on how to do it.

  d. on the Windows configuration page, enter your language and other preferences and then press or click Next.

  e. in the next screen, press or click on install now.

  f. When you are prompted, type the product key in the box. Press or click Next.

  g. review the terms of the license and then select I accept the terms of the license. Press or click Next.

  h. on the type of installation that you want? Page, click Custom.

  i. on the place where you want to install Windows? The page, tap or click on drive options (Advanced).

  j. tap and press or click the partition you want to change, click the formatting option you want to run, and then follow the instructions.

  k. When finished formatting, click Next.

  l. follow the instructions to complete the installation of Windows 8, include the name of your computer and setting up an initial user account.

  Note: Changing the BIOS / semiconductor (CMOS) to complementary metal oxide settings can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the configuration of the BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Changes to settings are at your own risk.

  If you need Windows guru, do not hesitate to post your questions and we will be happy to help you.

• Error NTLDR is missing - press ctrl alt del to restart

  Hello

  I am extremely embarrassed to admit the following and ridiculously angry at myself for doing something completely stupid as I did, but's done it now... sigh...

  I have NTLDR is missing - press ctrl alt del to restart error of nightmare.

  This is how it happened. I need (ed) to reformat my hard drive, but first I was going to save everything. I save every so often, that now, I'm not near as often as I should! (last to the top was sigh 21/05/07). Well, not to think, instead of backup, I put the recovery cd in the drive and the screen came up saying: "loading ramdisk" then I got to the next screen basically asking if I wanted to restore out of the box or not. I chose the first step of the wizard who said out of the box. Then I clicked NEXT and realized that I had not backed up my files! So I cancelled out of the restore cd Wizard.

  When I rebooted the computer, I got the error above nightmare.

  I did research for many, many hours on how to repair or at least be able to start windows. I did the following:

  1 creates a disk with ntldr, ntdetect.com, and boot.ini boot disk on it to restore, I all but I don't know if the dates say anything on those downloaded from another laptop

  It did not work I still came upward with the same error or some other errors one pointing to hal\something. I don't know if it's my boot.ini that causes the problem or what. Oh, by the way, I went into the BIOS and made sure the computer started up to FDD first when you try the floppy option.

  [boot loader]
  timeout = 30
  default = multi (0) disk (0)

  Hello

  It s a delicate and stupid situation.
  The simplest solution would be the formatting of HARD drive and new reinstallation of the operating system.

  But it seems you want to save all files available on the HARD disk.
  If all goes well it s not too late

  Hmmm. I think you have only one chance! You must remove the drive HARD internal of the laptop and try to connect it to the computer second external USB controller!
  This part is not expensive and can be ordered from each book.
  You should be able to get access to the HARD drive removed from the laptop...

  After this procedure, the HARD drive must be formatted as NTFS, and any partition must be deleted!
  Then you should try to start from the windows installation procedure or the restore CD.

  By the way; I study a little bit in the Microsoft database and found these two documents:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/318728
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314057

  Maybe some advice described in these documents may be useful.

  Good luck

• NTLDR is compressed, press ctrl, alt, delete to restart

  After a recent (12/08/11) update of Microsoft, I now get a message that says: NTLDR is compressed, press ctrl, alt, delete to restart.  That only brings back me to the same screen.  I was using Windows XP, SP3, before the crash.  I can't to anything other than this screen.  ANY IDEAS?  Buy a MAC maybe?

  Thanks for the reply. Now all I have to do is to reload all the programs that were previously installed.

• 'BOOTMGR is missing Press ctrl alt delete to restart' HELP

  Recently I had to reformat my hard drive in my dell desktop case and put it in an external case plugged to my laptop running Win 7.  After saving all my files and all things somewhere else, I made a "format C:" and erased the disk now the hardrive is ironed in the DELL and when I put my XP disk in the cd drive and fire I get a "BOOTMGR is missing Press ctrl alt delete to restart' HELP

  Hello

  You try to install Windows XP on the computer?

  BootMGR is not part of Windows XP. This is the file of boot loader for Windows Vista and Windows 7.

  Method 1:

  If you try to install Windows XP, you can go ahead and try to reinstall Windows XP from the CD and check if that helps.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/978307

  Note: perform a clean install only if you have no data on the hard drive.

  Method 2:

  See the article and check if that helps:

  Windows error message «Bootmgr is missing Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to restart»

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2622803

• «BOOTMGR missing press ctrl, alt, delete to restart»

  Original title: Acer Aspire computer desktop slimline AX1800.

  Hey, I just bought an Acer Aspire AX1800 E5200 brocante slimline desktop computer since it was flea market I wanted to wipe it to factory, so I could start over, in any case, I thought id a back up just in case he went sour (innocent'myass cover) however end 80 percent to save the computer restarted and then a black screen comes up saying "BOOTMGR missing press ctrl alt. , Del to restart ".and say now every start I FINALLY tried to put windows 7 or 8 on it (its runnin Vista Home Basic), but given what happened to im thinking I could just finish nd done with, tell me there's a very easy way to fix."

  Thanks in advance :)

  Hello

  You need to reinstall the operating system with a computer, second hand that you don't know what it was used for, legally or illegally.

  With an Acer press you left ALT F10 to start the recovery process.

  http://Acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/A_ID/2631

  Use the following steps to start the system recovery:

  1. Restart the computer.
  2. When the Acer logo appears on the screen, press the left Alt and F10 keys.
  3. If you are prompted with a Microsoft Windows splash screen, press the Enter key.
  4. After that the Acer eRecovery Management application is loaded, select your type of restore.
  5. Read the review and then click Next when you are ready.
  6. Click next to start the restore process. Restoration can last from 10 minutes up to an hour.
  7. Once the recovery is complete your computer will load Windows and start the installation of your software and drivers. Your computer may restart several times during this process. Once they are all completed, your computer will be like it was when you bought it first.

     If the steps above do not work, you will need to use recovery media to restore your system.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks (if they still...

  They should do this for a small fee.

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  ____________________________________________

  In Vista Basic you can have problems as the specification is perhaps not good enough for upgrade.

  Before purchasing Windows 7, follow these steps:

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

  ____________________________________________

  Do the following before upgrade you to Windows 8.1.

  Check if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has Windows 8 drivers available for your model.

  If this is not available, Windows 8/8.1 not install and work properly for you.

  There is a lot of information in this first link from Microsoft:

  Download and run the Windows Upgrade Assistant 8.1 of to see if your machine is compatible Windows 8.1 and read the update for Windows 8.1: FAQ here

  :

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/upgrade-to-Windows-8

  "8.1 for Windows system requirements.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/system-requirements

  See you soon.

• My PresarioCQ61 display: BOOTMGR is press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to restart

  My presario CQ61 NoteBook pc displays: BOOTMGR is missing Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to restart. I have tried severally, reboot but it still shows the same thing. I tried to use the two recovery partitions in the disk and hard drive, but none works. Please, someone should advice me what to do to get my pc to work.
  Thank you

  Yes, I did the first time, but he answered the second time. Am so happy that everything is ok now. Am so grateful. Thanks for your help. I love you!

• "Bootmgr is missing Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart"

  Hi team,

  Two days back my system showed an error saying something like 'no boot disk was detected or the drive failed' when I was closing my system. The next day I called a system engineer to fix the error and it says that the disk is not detected hard and added that all my data would be lost and the option is you can get the disk for recovery, so that you can get your data. Today, when I ON my system it shows "BOOTMGR is missing Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart". I saved all my important files in my would drive away ' and I need all the...

  Please, help me out of this error and tell me the best way to get back all my files...

  Hello

  I realize has the inconvenience that you experience with your PC, as it says BOOTMGR is missing when trying to start Windows. I will certainly help you to question.

  I want you to know that this error indicates that the boot sector is corrupted or missing.

  I suggest you to refer to the link below and check if this is useful:

  Windows error message «Bootmgr is missing Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to restart»

   

  Important note: When you use system restore to restore the computer to a previous state, the programs and updates that you have installed are removed.

   

  The link provided below might help you to download and create installation media.

  Download Windows 7 Disk Images (ISO files)

  Hope this information helps.

  Please get back to us with an update on the issue, we will be happy to help you.

• When I boot my xp pro, I get "ntldr is missing, press control, alt, delete".

  When I boot my xp pro, I get "ntldr is missing, press control, alt, delete" I have 3 hard drives, and it's the same for everyone. I put in a cd of xp slipstream and changed the boot order so it starts on the cd. It's the only way it will start to my office. Without the cd, I get the error message. I tried to restore the files ntldr and ntdetect from the slipstream xp cd, but still not the same error. Thanks for any help.

  I tried your suggestion when I realized that I had an external USB disk back to home. I unplugged the drive and XP then started normally. Hard to believe it was simple. I didn't even know the boot sequence to check the USB keys. This is one I will not forget. Also composed a floppy such BACK suggested for any future problems. Thank you. You people are great. I really appreciate your help. It's nice to have my computer back once again!

  All the best,

  Larry

• Error: BOOTMGR IS MISSING-press ctrl + alt + delete to reatart at startup.

  Original title:

  on startup, I get a black screen with the error that reads "MISSING BOOTSTRP"

  I try to open my laptop (toshiba) and I get a black screen. An error message that reads as follows: BOOTMGR IS MISSING-press ctrl + alt + delete to reatart. I followed these instructions. But the black screen and the warning message appearing.

  Hello
   
  Do you remember any changes made to the computer before the show?
   
  I suggest to try the steps in the following article and check if it solves the problem:
  BOOTMGR is missing Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reboot the error message when you start Windows
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2622803
   
  Let us know if it helps!

• Error starting problems to drive solid state "Boot MGR missing - Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset"

  OT: Solid State Drive startup problems.

  Hello

  I recently bought a Samsung 120 GB 840 Evo Series SSD to start my operating system and general programs faster than my current hard drive. I want to keep my hard drive 2 TB of storage mass (videos, music etc...) but I want to migrate my OS on my SSD. I copied my Program Files x 86 for my SSD and I went into the BIOS and set my boot option #1 and #1 Boot priority to my SSD, however, after I save and exit the BIOS, I'm greeted by the message "Boot MGR missing - Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete to reset" and now I don't know what to do.

  Any advice would be great!

  Kind regards

  Tommy

  How to pass Windows 7 to a larger hard drive to a smaller SSD drive using Acronis True Image:
  http://www.PAGESTART.com/win7sddatihim05011201.html

  (This is an extreme example that the SSD is only 32 GB in size, but the technique is the same).

  How to move Windows 8 to a HDD to SSD (concept is the same for Windows 7)
  using Acronis True Image 2013 or 2014
  http://www.PAGESTART.com/win8atihddssd07241401.html

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• BOOTMGR is missing, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete while trying to install Windows Vista Home Premium 64 - Bit

  Now that I got my 64-bit Vista in the mail and quickly install disc he jumped in my DVD player. The installation process went well until I was asked to choose which hard drive, I tried to install Vista on. I tried to format my hard drive to this screen, I was working with Vista 32 bit before that and saw no need to divide my two work machine with two separate versions of the same operating system. After formatting the hard drive, I have been unable to click on the 'next' button and engage the next step of the installation process. There was a message is displayed to the bottom of the window, as well tell a word about the installation of a machine already running windows. I would be happy to provide further information to the topic of my problems during this step, but my problems do not stop here.

  After you notice the message described above and do not get farther in attempts to install later, I decided to try to reinstall the 32-bit version of Vista and then maybe try to upgrade to 64-bit. However when I put in the CD at retail, rather than receive messages at the start of a disc, I have met with the harsh reality of "BOOTMGR is missing Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart." Since then got trapped in a painful loop switching between disc 32-bit and the 64-bit disk in the hope that it would finally let me begin with him.

  In addition to this logically faulty tactics, I also searched some online solutions. I made sure that my DVD drive is first in my boot order. My computer will not yet make Flex and give me the ability to boot from a disk.

  My question is this; How can I get my computer let me boot from a disc again?

  I will probably also need help to drive problem hard he, but as I can not even in a position to provide information on this issue at the time I need to have the above resolved dilemma first.

  Now that I got my 64-bit Vista in the mail and quickly install disc he jumped in my DVD player. The installation process went well until I was asked to choose which hard drive, I tried to install Vista on. I tried to format my hard drive to this screen, I was working with Vista 32 bit before that and saw no need to divide my two work machine with two separate versions of the same operating system. After formatting the hard drive, I have been unable to click on the 'next' button and engage the next step of the installation process. There was a message is displayed to the bottom of the window, as well tell a word about the installation of a machine already running windows. I would be happy to provide further information to the topic of my problems during this step, but my problems do not stop here.

  After you notice the message described above and do not get farther in attempts to install later, I decided to try to reinstall the 32-bit version of Vista and then maybe try to upgrade to 64-bit. However when I put in the CD at retail, rather than receive messages at the start of a disc, I have met with the harsh reality of "BOOTMGR is missing Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart." Since then got trapped in a painful loop switching between disc 32-bit and the 64-bit disk in the hope that it would finally let me begin with him.

  In addition to this logically faulty tactics, I also searched some online solutions. I made sure that my DVD drive is first in my boot order. My computer will not yet make Flex and give me the ability to boot from a disk.

  My question is this; How can I get my computer let me boot from a disc again?

  I will probably also need help to drive problem hard he, but as I can not even in a position to provide information on this issue at the time I need to have the above resolved dilemma first.

  Hey ClockworkOtter

  You can't go from 32 bit to 64 bit

  There must be a clean install

  links below have very good tutorials on a clean install of vista

  http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html

  http://www.winsupersite.com/article/showcase/Windows-Vista-installation-Super-Guide-part-3-clean-install-Windows-Vista.aspx

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• BOOTMGR is compressed press ctrl + alt + delete to restart

  Hi all

  I have a HP Mini 110 - 1025DX and I tried to reset as a defaul to factory using roxio and after that the computer shows the message BOOTMGR is compressed press ctrl + alt + delete to restart.

  I have no idea what to do. I don't have the windows XP CD/DVD Installer and the laptop isn't optics dirver.

  What can I do?

  Thank you

  Alexander

  Hello, Alexander.

  Please consult the document at the link below on this particular issue.

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c02510149

  Kind regards

  DP - K