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November 29th, 2012 08:00

NTLDR is missing

I have a common problem that I came on here to try and find a solution to and I have already read what everyone had to say about it. Here is where my problem occurs with putting the Windows XP disc in and performing this task: My computer didn't come with a Windows XP disc. I just picked it up yesterday from a second turn place and was hoping to clean it up and put my personal information on it. Somewhere in cleaning it up, I guess I deleted the wrong file. It should still be in my recycle bin because I neglected to run that, nor did I run any other disk scans that might otherwise cleaned it out. So I guess my ultimate question would be is there a way to restore the NTLDR without having the Windows XP disc? I don't even think I know of anyone who would have one laying around there house for me to temporarily borrow.

Just let me know something, if anyone has any ideas. I would sure love to continue using this computer I brought home yesterday.

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November 29th, 2012 09:00

Hi KLSnodgrass,

In order to fix the NTLDR issue, a windows XP disk is necessary.
To further assist you on this issue please private message the system service tag, contact number and registered owner’s name.

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November 29th, 2012 13:00

I have a common problem that I came on here to try and find a solution to and I have already read what everyone had to say about it. Here is where my problem occurs with putting the Windows XP disc in and performing this task: My computer didn't come with a Windows XP disc. I just picked it up yesterday from a second turn place and was hoping to clean it up and put my personal information on it. Somewhere in cleaning it up, I guess I deleted the wrong file. It should still be in my recycle bin because I neglected to run that, nor did I run any other disk scans that might otherwise cleaned it out. So I guess my ultimate question would be is there a way to restore the NTLDR without having the Windows XP disc? I don't even think I know of anyone who would have one laying around there house for me to temporarily borrow.

Just let me know something, if anyone has any ideas. I would sure love to continue using this computer I brought home yesterday.

 
KLSnodgrass
 
Dell OEM XP reinstallation discs can purchased on eBay.
It must be the same version of XP that was factory installed, so that the COA/product key attached to the computer case will be valid.
 
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