NTLDR Missing Trying To Boot From USB

Discussion in 'Software' started by bobberbiker, Nov 16, 2012.

  1. bobberbiker

    bobberbiker Private E-2

    im trying to install xp from a usb stick, i burnt the iso image to usb but everytime i turn on the pc, press f9 and click boot from usb i get NTLDR missing press any key to restart. any ideas? i cant install from disc as my disc drive is broke
     
  2. cipher

    cipher Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Unfortunately, most of the NTLDR fixes I know of require the XP disk. that said, there are a few things on my checklist you could look at/do:

    1. Is the the USB stick bootable? Foogoo has some good advice/links in these threads:
    http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=233904

    http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=224855


    From my notes:

    8. Open your computer's case and ensure that the cable that connects the hard drive to the motherboard is firmly in place. If this does not resolve the issue, try replacing the cable. NTLDR error messages could be caused by loose or malfunctioning IDE cables.

    9. Update your motherboard's BIOS. Occasionally, an outdated BIOS version can cause the "NTLDR is Missing" error.

    You can restore your BIOS to its default settings simply by removing the motherboard battery for a few minutes.

    Keep in mind that you may have to set your computer's BIOS to boot from USB. They don't usually come setup this way. Here is a good how to:

    http://pcsupport.about.com/od/tipstricks/ht/bootusbflash.htm
     
  3. plodr

    plodr Major Geek Super Extraordinaire

    Before you put the ISO on the USB stick, did you make the USB stick bootable?
    Simply "burning" the ISO to the stick is no guarantee that the stick can boot.

    I can't help with windows because I've only made bootable linux sticks. When I put an ISO on a USB stick, I have to install a program to make the stick bootable.
    I use this http://www.linuxliveusb.com/
    it is not for Windows ISOs so I don't know what you'd use.
    I install that program first, then I point the bootloader to the Linux ISO and it writes.
     

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