How to Reinstall NTLoader

Repair any NTLDR errors by reinstalling the file from the CD.

The NTLoader file (named NTLDR) is a Windows system file used to boot your computer to the operating system. NTLDR is used in Windows 2000, 2003 and XP. If the NTLDR file is corrupted or accidentally deleted, your Windows computer will not boot. Reinstall the NTLDR file using the Windows installation CD. The CD contains the original copy of the file, allowing you to replace your corrupted file with a fresh copy, fixing any NTLDR errors.

Things You'll Need

• Windows installation CD

Instructions

1. Insert the CD into the drive. Reboot your computer with the installation CD inserted into the drive. Your computer detects the boot CD and asks you to press any key to boot to the Windows. Press the space bar to continue.

2. Press the "R" key to open the options screen for the Windows repair utility. Press the "1" key to choose to log in to your Windows installation.

3. Enter the administrator password into the command prompt and press "Enter." This brings you to a command prompt where you can copy the NTLDR file from your CD.

4. Enter the following text into the command prompt and press "Enter": "copy e:\i386\ntldr c:" (no quotes). Replace "e" with the drive letter for your own CD-ROM drive. This copies a fresh copy of NTLDR, repairing your boot errors.

5. Remove the installation CD and reboot the computer. Your computer boots to Windows with the repair file.

References

• Computer Hope: NTLDR is Missing