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Corrupt/Missing System32\drivers\ntfs.sys - Boot-up Error Message
I own a DELL XPS 400 - OS Windows XP.
About a week ago, I changed the system's hard drive and reinstalled the OS using DELL's Recovery DVD. Additionally, I updated the system by installing the DELL DSS, updating and downloading drivers. However, over the past few days I have been getting a message upon boot-up; the message is "Windows couldn't start because the following is corrupt or missing -- System32\drivers\ntfs.sys. Please insert Windows XP CD and type r to repair."
I am not sure if this issue can be fixed (repaired) using the DELL Recovery CD and how, or if I should reinstall Windows (clean install).
Thank you for your help.
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Jesse L (retired)
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Posted October 2nd, 2009 08:00
Maximgt,
Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum.
Try a Repair install by using the Recovery Console. To perform this Repair boot to the XP disk and on one of the screens choose "R" to repair.
Jesse L (retired)