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winnt\system32\drivers\ntfs.sys missing. Can't boot!!
OK....I have perused all the discussions here about this subject but none of the suggestions seem to be working for me. Here's the story.....I built a new computer recently (first timer) and had it running fine except for some irq conflict issues. Then I started doing things I wasn't sure about, one thing lead to another and BAM! I'm dead in the water! My problem started when I decided to format my HDD but just before I did that I was getting an error message concerning winnt\system32\drivers\ntf
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While I appreciate all the advice, how do I set my bios to boot from my CD? Right now it won't boot from it. I can access it though. Sorry leew I meant to accept your answer but messed up...hey I'm new to this site!!!!
I'll post a request to "unanswer" this question with customer service so you can accept the comment you would like as the answer. Also, don't accept an answer until your question is truly answered and your working - or your otherwise satisfied that your question has been answered but that wasn't your problem as things turned out.
To set the BIOS, restart your computer. Before any sign of Windows starting appears look at your computer for a message to "Press F2 for Setup" or "DEL to enter Setup" or something like that. BIOS/CMOS generally refers to entering SETUP. Once there, look for an option for "Boot Order" or "Boot Sequence" or something similar. Then you can set the priority of what to boot from. Typically, you're options will include CD-ROM, Floppy, Hard Disk, Network. Your results might vary - in other words - the actual names used might be different, but they should be somewhat similar.
To set the BIOS, restart your computer. Before any sign of Windows starting appears look at your computer for a message to "Press F2 for Setup" or "DEL to enter Setup" or something like that. BIOS/CMOS generally refers to entering SETUP. Once there, look for an option for "Boot Order" or "Boot Sequence" or something similar. Then you can set the priority of what to boot from. Typically, you're options will include CD-ROM, Floppy, Hard Disk, Network. Your results might vary - in other words - the actual names used might be different, but they should be somewhat similar.
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Thanks for the tips on using this site leew. Also, thanks for reminding me how to get into the BIOS setting. I'll try it tomorrow. So, by booting with my Windows 2k CD it should reload the winnt\system32\drivers\ntf
You would have to boot the Windows 2000 CD and tell it to do a repair/recovery using the Recovery Console. Then you have to copy the file manually - it's easy but somewhat involved. If your really not sure, it'd probably be better to install a parallel copy of Windows and use that to copy the file back into place.
Some people might tell you to use the Repair options which could replace missing "or corrupt" files. In my experience, unless your 2000 CD is the same Service Pack level as your OS Install (meaning the CD included the service pack you are currently running), then you run the risk of creating even more problems.
Some people might tell you to use the Repair options which could replace missing "or corrupt" files. In my experience, unless your 2000 CD is the same Service Pack level as your OS Install (meaning the CD included the service pack you are currently running), then you run the risk of creating even more problems.
ASKER
Hey it worked! You da man leew! I'm back in business today and ready to load all of my cards back in. Thanks a million for the help!
No problem, glad to help.
-Lee
-Lee
You should be able to select the comment you want as the answer to this question. Or if you believe multiple comments assisted you (by different people) you can distribute the points.
if you've got the win2k pro cd's set you bios to boot from cd and just follow the instructions.
hope that this helps