How to Repair a Corrupt NTLDR With an Easy Fix

If you start up your computer and receive an "NTLDR is missing" error, you probably have a missing or corrupted boot loader, which is used to start the operating system. This error can prevent you from being able to start Windows, even in "safe mode." The easiest way to fix an NTLDR error is to use the Windows Vista/7 DVD to reinstall the operating system's boot loader.

Things You'll Need

• Windows Vista or Windows 7 DVD
• DVD drive

Instructions

1. Insert the Windows Vista/7 DVD into your computer's DVD drive, then restart your computer by pressing the "Reset" button.

2. Press any key on your keyboard when prompted to boot from the CD/DVD.

3. Click the "Next" button to confirm the language, date and time configuration for the computer.

4. Click "Repair your computer" at the Windows installation screen.

5. Click "Startup Repair" from the "System Recovery Options" window. The repair program will repair the operating system's boot loader process. It might restart the computer while performing the repair. Do not press any keys while the computer is restarting.

6. Click "Finish" when the repair process is complete to restart the computer a final time.

Tips & Warnings

• Instructions for operating systems other than Windows Vista or Windows 7 might vary.

References

• NeoSmart: Recovering the Vista or Windows 7 Bootloader from the DVD

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish