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NTLDR is missing
I have a inspiron 1501 that I trying to put a new hard drive in. The old drive was not bad just to small, can I put the old drive back in to fix the problem or how do I fix this so I can use the new drive
Telson A
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January 21st, 2011 11:00
Hi
NTLDR is a system file required for the the boot up of the OS.
If this file is missing then you get the message. It mite have been deleted by a user or by a virus.
Now you can get this fixed if you have an OS disk.
Boot from the OS Disk and you will get the option to repair the OS already installed.
This should take care of the problem.
Ghog60
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January 21st, 2011 12:00
I have an OS disk, but how do I boot from a disk. When the dell window comes up I can hit F2 or F12 that it. How do I get it to boot from the disk in the CD
Telson A
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January 21st, 2011 13:00
Follow the link below on how to manually reinstall the OS on your computer
- on the initial setup screen you can select the repair option
How To Restore or Reinstall Microsoft® Windows® on a Dell™ Computer
Ghog60
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January 21st, 2011 15:00
That worked great, thank you for your help. That forum has help me more than once. Jim
Telson A
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January 21st, 2011 15:00
Wonderful !!
Glad to help :)
Have an awsome weekend...