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SUMMARY
This step-by-step article describes how to create a boot
disk for Windows XP to access a drive with a faulty boot
sequence on an Intel-processor-based computer.
NOTE: The procedure for RISC-based computers is different
and not documented in this article.
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Requirements
A blank floppy disk.
The Windows XP CD-ROM or an operational Windows XP-based
computer.
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Create a Boot Floppy Disk with a Windows XP-Based Computer
Format a floppy disk by using the Windows XP format
utility. For example, with the floppy disk in the floppy
disk drive, type format a: at a command prompt, and then
press ENTER.
Copy the Ntldr and the Ntdetect.com files from the I386
folder on the Windows XP Setup CD-ROM, Windows XP Setup
floppy disk, or from a computer that is running the same
version of Windows XP as the computer that you want to
access with the boot floppy.
Create a Boot.ini file (or copy one from a computer that
is running Windows XP), and then modify it to match the
computer that you are trying to access. The following
example works for a single-partition IDE drive with
Windows XP installed in the \Windows folder, but the
exact value in the [operating systems] section depends on
the configuration of the Windows XP computer that you are
trying to access:
[boot loader]
timeout=30
Default= multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\windows
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\windows="Windows
XP"
If your computer boots from a SCSI hard drive, you may
need to replace the multi(0) entry with scsi(0). If you
are using scsi(x) in the Boot.ini file, copy the correct
device driver for the SCSI controller in use on the
computer to the root of the Setup disk, and then rename
it Ntbootdd.sys. Change the disk(0) number to represent
the SCSI-ID of the hard drive you want to boot to. If you
are using multi(x) in the Boot.ini file, you do not need
to do this.
Start your computer by using the floppy disk, and then
log on to Windows XP.
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Create a Boot Floppy Disk Without a Windows XP-Based
Computer
Refer to the article Q310994 for directions to download
and create the Windows XP Setup disks by using a computer
that is running Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows
98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), or
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me):
310994 Obtaining Windows XP Setup Boot Disks
Delete all the files from the newly created Setup disk 1.
Copy the Ntdetect.com and the Ntldr files from the I386
folder on the Windows XP CD-ROM to the new disk.
Rename the Ntldr file to Setupldr.bin.
Create a Boot.ini file. The following example works for a
single-partition IDE drive with Windows XP installed in
the \Windows folder, but the exact value in the
[operating systems] section depends on the configuration
of the Windows XP computer that you want to start:
[boot loader]
timeout=30
Default= multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\windows
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\windows="Windows
XP"
If your computer starts from a SCSI hard drive, you may
need to replace the multi(0) entry with scsi(0). If you
are using scsi(x) in the Boot.ini file, copy the correct
device driver for the SCSI controller in use on the
computer to the root of the setup disk, and then rename
it Ntbootdd.sys. Change the disk(0) number to represent
the SCSI-ID of the hard drive you want to start to. If
you are using multi(x) in the Boot.ini file, you do not
need to do this.
Start your computer by using the floppy disk, and then
log on to Windows XP.
Troubleshooting
If the path that points to the system files is incorrect
or includes the drive letter, you may receive the
following error message:
Windows XP could not start because of the following ARC
firmware boot configuration problem:
Did not properly generate ARC name for HAL and system
paths. Please check the Windows XP (TM) documentation
about ARC configuration options and your hardware
reference manuals for additional information. Boot
Failed.
If an incorrect SCSI driver has been selected or the
Ntbootdd.sys file does not exist, you may receive the
following error message:
Windows XP could not start because of a computer disk
hardware configuration problem. Could not read from
selected boot disk. Check boot path and disk hardware.
Please check the Windows XP (TM) documentation about
hardware disk configuration and your hardware disk
configuration and your hardware reference manuals for
additional information. Boot Failed.
Resolving Boot Issues with a Boot Floppy Disk
You may be able to use a Windows XP bootable disk to
start the operating system on a computer running Windows
XP. Use the procedures in this article to work around the
following boot issues:
Damaged boot sector.
Damaged master boot record (MBR).
Virus infections.
Missing or damaged Ntldr or Ntdetect.com files.
Incorrect Ntbootdd.sys driver.
To boot from the shadow of a broken mirror. Please note
that you may need to modify the Boot.ini file to do this.
You cannot use the Windows XP boot disk to help resolve
the following issues:
Incorrect or damaged device drivers that are installed in
the System folder.
Boot issues that occur after you see the Windows XP
startup (Osloader) screen.
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know ?
SUMMARY
This step-by-step article describes how to create a boot
disk for Windows XP to access a drive with a faulty boot
sequence on an Intel-processor-based computer.
NOTE: The procedure for RISC-based computers is different
and not documented in this article.
back to the top
Requirements
A blank floppy disk.
The Windows XP CD-ROM or an operational Windows XP-based
computer.
back to the top
Create a Boot Floppy Disk with a Windows XP-Based Computer
Format a floppy disk by using the Windows XP format
utility. For example, with the floppy disk in the floppy
disk drive, type format a: at a command prompt, and then
press ENTER.
Copy the Ntldr and the Ntdetect.com files from the I386
folder on the Windows XP Setup CD-ROM, Windows XP Setup
floppy disk, or from a computer that is running the same
version of Windows XP as the computer that you want to
access with the boot floppy.
Create a Boot.ini file (or copy one from a computer that
is running Windows XP), and then modify it to match the
computer that you are trying to access. The following
example works for a single-partition IDE drive with
Windows XP installed in the \Windows folder, but the
exact value in the [operating systems] section depends on
the configuration of the Windows XP computer that you are
trying to access:
[boot loader]
timeout=30
Default= multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\windows
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\windows="Windows
XP"
If your computer boots from a SCSI hard drive, you may
need to replace the multi(0) entry with scsi(0). If you
are using scsi(x) in the Boot.ini file, copy the correct
device driver for the SCSI controller in use on the
computer to the root of the Setup disk, and then rename
it Ntbootdd.sys. Change the disk(0) number to represent
the SCSI-ID of the hard drive you want to boot to. If you
are using multi(x) in the Boot.ini file, you do not need
to do this.
Start your computer by using the floppy disk, and then
log on to Windows XP.
back to the top
Create a Boot Floppy Disk Without a Windows XP-Based
Computer
Refer to the article Q310994 for directions to download
and create the Windows XP Setup disks by using a computer
that is running Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows
98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), or
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me):
310994 Obtaining Windows XP Setup Boot Disks
Delete all the files from the newly created Setup disk 1.
Copy the Ntdetect.com and the Ntldr files from the I386
folder on the Windows XP CD-ROM to the new disk.
Rename the Ntldr file to Setupldr.bin.
Create a Boot.ini file. The following example works for a
single-partition IDE drive with Windows XP installed in
the \Windows folder, but the exact value in the
[operating systems] section depends on the configuration
of the Windows XP computer that you want to start:
[boot loader]
timeout=30
Default= multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\windows
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\windows="Windows
XP"
If your computer starts from a SCSI hard drive, you may
need to replace the multi(0) entry with scsi(0). If you
are using scsi(x) in the Boot.ini file, copy the correct
device driver for the SCSI controller in use on the
computer to the root of the setup disk, and then rename
it Ntbootdd.sys. Change the disk(0) number to represent
the SCSI-ID of the hard drive you want to start to. If
you are using multi(x) in the Boot.ini file, you do not
need to do this.
Start your computer by using the floppy disk, and then
log on to Windows XP.
Troubleshooting
If the path that points to the system files is incorrect
or includes the drive letter, you may receive the
following error message:
Windows XP could not start because of the following ARC
firmware boot configuration problem:
Did not properly generate ARC name for HAL and system
paths. Please check the Windows XP (TM) documentation
about ARC configuration options and your hardware
reference manuals for additional information. Boot
Failed.
If an incorrect SCSI driver has been selected or the
Ntbootdd.sys file does not exist, you may receive the
following error message:
Windows XP could not start because of a computer disk
hardware configuration problem. Could not read from
selected boot disk. Check boot path and disk hardware.
Please check the Windows XP (TM) documentation about
hardware disk configuration and your hardware disk
configuration and your hardware reference manuals for
additional information. Boot Failed.
Resolving Boot Issues with a Boot Floppy Disk
You may be able to use a Windows XP bootable disk to
start the operating system on a computer running Windows
XP. Use the procedures in this article to work around the
following boot issues:
Damaged boot sector.
Damaged master boot record (MBR).
Virus infections.
Missing or damaged Ntldr or Ntdetect.com files.
Incorrect Ntbootdd.sys driver.
To boot from the shadow of a broken mirror. Please note
that you may need to modify the Boot.ini file to do this.
You cannot use the Windows XP boot disk to help resolve
the following issues:
Incorrect or damaged device drivers that are installed in
the System folder.
Boot issues that occur after you see the Windows XP
startup (Osloader) screen.
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