missing ntldr file

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mike

when i start up my computer it goes to check my ide
hardware then it says mising ntldr file (ctrl, alt, dlt,
to restart) ihave my win xp in the cd drive and let it go
past were it says push any button to boot cd

any help would be greatful

thanx ,mike
 
How to Repair the Boot Sector if XP won't start:

Possible cause is a damaged boot sector or a missing or corrupt ntldr or
ntdetect.com files. Use the COPY command to replace damaged files from the
Win XP CD.

Boot from the Win XP CD and enter the Recovery Console. At the Command
Prompt type the following ( "X" is your CD-Rom drive letter). Allow the
files to overwrite the old files
COPY X:\i386\NTLDR C:
COPY X:\i386\NTDETECT.COM C:

A damaged Boot Sector can be repaired at the command prompt by typing
FIXBOOT and press Enter. Then answer "Y".

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307654
How to use the Recovery Console

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;314057
"NTLDR Is Missing" Error Message When You Upgrade or Install Windows XP
Over Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows Millennium Edition
 
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