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My system gave me an NTLDR Missing error. I formatted my system using a Windows XP CD. Afterwards, when booted, I got a blue screen and then the system shutdown automatically. I hooked the hard-drive up to my friend’s computer and formatted it on his machine, then it worked, but I still cannot format the drive with my own motherboard.

What is the problem and how can I resolve it?

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We need more info in order to help. System hardware and what exact steps you have taken so far. – Dave M Dec 3 '12 at 18:28

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You need to change your bios settings to boot from cd-rom/dvd-rom drive 1st before hard drive.

A full format is not needed, you just need to to copy across a new NTDLR file into your system, search the microsoft support site or google for the answers you seek.

Search for:

1.) change boot sequence
2.) How to fix NTDLR missing

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