Can't boot from XP dixk

[metspitzer]

I formatted my hard drive in another machine and have it in my
computer. I want to boot from XP and install it to the hard drive.

When I boot, I get the error.......NTLDR missing.

I know the boot disk works because I tried it in another machine.

The machine acts like it doesn't try to read the CD.

I guess the next thing to try is swap CD readers?

Thanks

 

[Harry]

I formatted my hard drive in another machine and have it in my
computer. I want to boot from XP and install it to the hard drive.

When I boot, I get the error.......NTLDR missing.

I know the boot disk works because I tried it in another machine.

The machine acts like it doesn't try to read the CD.

I guess the next thing to try is swap CD readers?

Thanks

Set the first boot device for CD-ROM or DVD ROM.

 

[Dave]

It is set for CD.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Swapping CD drives didn't help either.

If you are getting a message about ntldr missing, that means that your
computer is trying to boot from a hard drive. If the boot sequence is set
to boot CD first, you still need to hit a key when the system prompts you to
hit any key to boot from CD-Rom.

Otherwise, even with the boot sequence set to CD first, the system will
still try to boot the hard drive, and you'll still get the ntldr
essage. -Dave

 

[metspitzer]

I formatted my hard drive in another machine and have it in my
computer. I want to boot from XP and install it to the hard drive.

When I boot, I get the error.......NTLDR missing.

I know the boot disk works because I tried it in another machine.

The machine acts like it doesn't try to read the CD.

I guess the next thing to try is swap CD readers?

Thanks

I had to unplug the SATA, boot to setup and then plug in the drive.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[david]

Unplugging the hard drive allowed the computer to boot to CD.

So........now what can I do? I want to install the OS to the drive I
have to disconnect to allow a boot.

Change the BIOS to remove the hard drive from the booting order.
Then after you're done installing the OS, change it back.