Today we know a lot of cases, when any Windows OS versions from NT and to Windows 8, there are errors.Written about them a great number of articles.But the most hard-hitting situation is the emergence of messages before starting the download "OSes" type «NTLDR is missing.Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart ».What are its causes and what to do now and we will try to solve it.
What is NTLDR?
To begin with a few words about what is a general concept of «NTLDR».In fact, it is an abbreviation derived from the reduction of NT Loader.This is the main component of the boot "OSes" containing three components responsible for its start-up: files ntdetect.com, boot.ini, and, in fact, the file ntldr.
If at startup the loader determines that a missing or damaged at least one of them, instead of the normal system start-up and will give a black screen something like «NTLDR is missing ...».What to do, let's deal.
Along the way you should pay attention that the file ntdetect.com plays the role of a determinant of the type of start, ntldr file containing boot code and the boot.ini file with the commands contained within it, trying to form a start-up process and its main parameters on the basis of the other twocomponents.
Why is an error loading?
So, we have on-screen error message «NTLDR is missing».What to do?First of all, do not panic.In fact, more often than not simply determined by the hard drive.Of course, it may be such that the hard drive "flew".But we will come out of the situation that it is working properly and you do not go to such extremes.
As regards the work of the hard drive, you should immediately check the connection of the loop.Who knows, maybe he just fell out of the socket or inserted loosely.This often occurs when the inside of a desktop computer (not laptop) be cleaned from dust.
On the other hand, the reason may be that your hard drive is simply disabled in the BIOS as the first boot device priority "OSes".It is understandable that you just need to change the boot options in the Boot Device Priority menu, or some such (depending on the manufacturer and version of the BIOS).
Sometimes there are situations involving accidental removal of the above mentioned components of the load or damage due to viruses or malware.About restoration, for such a case will be discussed later.Well, viruses and everything is clear - you need to scan the system for the presence of threats.
Less common, but still there are situations when in the root directory (C: \) there is an excessive amount of files.Here works the specifics of the operation of the file system NTFS.The fact is that when a large number of files in the root directory, it distributes them arrays, each of which is assigned to a particular index.The files themselves are arranged in strict alphabetical order.When loading the circulation takes place only in the first serial array index, wherein the three load components may not be present.
In such a situation it is better to use the funds for the safe cleaning of debris in the form of computer programs, optimizers, and the parameters must be set not only the removal of residual but unused files and empty folders.
NTLDR is missing: how to correct the mistake easier way?
now immediately to correct the situation in software, if the error is repeated again and again.Consider as an option the lack of necessary components of the boot in the root directory.
The task is solved simply enough.On the computer with the same version of the system only need to copy files to a floppy disk or flash drive, and then transfer them to the desired terminal after setting boot priority in the form of a floppy disk or removable USB-device.
system should boot without any problems, then you can copy the files to the root directory.
use the Recovery Console
But let's say, on-screen text displayed again «NTLDR is missing».What should I do in this situation (if the first method does not help)?Of course, use the Recovery Console.It can be either on the original installation CD with "WINDOWS" or on the system disk disaster recovery, for example, for "seven".
It is clear that the drive in the BIOS is set as the priority device to boot.After starting the need to press the «R» to directly call the Recovery Console, and select the desired version (usually, you need to press "1") and confirm (press «Enter»).Recovery will start automatically.
can use boot repair using the transition to the command line, which will need to enter «C: Windows \ fixmbr» or «C: \ Windows \ fixboot».In principle, the work he and the other method.
You can do it even easier - elementary to copy the original files from the disk directly to the root directory.Suppose, the drive system is designated as letters «E».To copy the need to enter the following lines:
- copy e: \ i386 \ ntldr c: \;
- copy e: \ i386 \ ntdetect.com c: \.
Then you can simply remove the disk from the drive and reboot the system.
NTLDR is missing: what to do (Win 7)
In Windows 7, if you look, by and large, too, can perform the above steps, but, in practice, there is an easier option.
For example, when loading "seven" appears on the screen something like «NTLDR is missing».What to do with this trouble?Use specifically designed for Windows 7 utility called Multiboot (by the way, it is specially designed for Windows Vista and 7).
Now it is small.We need to boot from any drive type LiveCD or something else in order to access any of the files loaded program.After its launch will be automatically shown in the menu item "Restore boot Windows 7 on all drives" and click "Run."That's all.
Conclusion In conclusion remains to say that if an error occurs, boot the system with the subsequent issuance of messages like «NTLDR is missing» the restoration of the system startup - not such a complicated case.Anyway, as they say, that fear has big eyes.That many users and start to panic, believing that hard drive just rained.Not the best situation, but, in practice, mainly the reasons may not be in it.
However, in some cases, even damage your hard drive, you can use unique tools such as HDD Reanimator for its magnetization reversal and repair damaged sectors of the disk surface.
