NTLDR: couldn't open drive multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)

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Yes, there is nothing in the floppy drive and the Windows CD
has been removed from the CD-ROM.
Got any ideas?

Bradley
 
rbvn said:
Yes, there is nothing in the floppy drive and the Windows CD
has been removed from the CD-ROM.
Got any ideas?

Bradley
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Brad,
Did you Complete the whole Set up Steps including Entering the product Key
and Loading the Drives for your Hardwares.
Try to Reboot from the CD and See what Step you will be represented with.
And did you set the Partition as Active Partition.
If no joy after all of that, try to configure the Start UP boot in BIOS,
set the Hard drive first boot, then CD and Floppy.
Hope this heklps
nass
 
No, did not complete the setup, so I never got to enter the
product key, etc.

When I boot from the CD, it enters the Windows Setup screen
with "Setup is loading files...." at the bottom of the screen.
Then "Setup is starting Windows". Then it displays the
screen asking if I want to setup Windows now, repair a
windows installation, or quit. I choose "setup Windows".

Having already partitioned the drive, it asks if i want to
set up Windows on the selected drive (which is C: Partition1
[NTFS]). I choose this option.

Then it acknowledges that the partition already has an
operating system on it, and installing WindowsXP might cause
the other operating system to function improperly (which is
the WindowsXP I originally loaded). I select to continue
setup. Then I select to leave the current file system
intact (rather than format the drive again).

And then It tells me that I am about to overwrite the first
installation of Windows in its folder, which I tell it to
do. After it reloads the Windows files into the folder,
(which I am performing one more time), it tells me it has
copied the files and will restart in 15 seconds (which it does).

Then I get the message, "Press any key to boot from CD. . .
.. ." (I don't)
Then it says, "A disk reading error occurred. Press
Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart" (I do, after removing CD)
Now it says (again), "A disk reading error occurred. Press
Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart" <SIGH!>

And that's where I am . . . . .

Any insight would be appreciated.

Bradley
 
No, did not complete the setup, so I never got to enter the
product key, etc.

When I boot from the CD, it enters the Windows Setup screen
with "Setup is loading files...." at the bottom of the screen.
Then "Setup is starting Windows". Then it displays the
screen asking if I want to setup Windows now, repair a
windows installation, or quit. I choose "setup Windows".

Having already partitioned the drive, it asks if i want to
set up Windows on the selected drive (which is C: Partition1
[NTFS]). I choose this option.

Then it acknowledges that the partition already has an
operating system on it, and installing WindowsXP might cause
the other operating system to function improperly (which is
the WindowsXP I originally loaded). I select to continue
setup. Then I select to leave the current file system
intact (rather than format the drive again).

And then It tells me that I am about to overwrite the first
installation of Windows in its folder, which I tell it to
do. After it reloads the Windows files into the folder,
(which I am performing one more time), it tells me it has
copied the files and will restart in 15 seconds (which it does).

Then I get the message, "Press any key to boot from CD. . .
. ." (I don't)
Then it says, "A disk reading error occurred. Press
Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart" (I do, after removing CD)
Now it says (again), "A disk reading error occurred. Press
Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart" <SIGH!>

And that's where I am . . . . .

Any insight would be appreciated.

Bradley
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1) Use the utility disk to wipe the drive clean.
2) How old is your CDRom drive? 6yrs old also?
3) If it's old see if you can swap with one that you know works.
4) If you can do step 3 than go through the procedure of installing
again(make sure you wipe the drive or it will find the install gone
bad).
5) If your install errors again than I would possibly take a hint that
the CD itself might be messed up and not copying the files correctly
thereby mangling the MBR(Master Boot Record)

Is the install CD brand new?
Actually what is it? Is it a copy, cdrw, DVD??

Is it a full retail OS CD?
Can you borrow one if yours is possibly messed up & just use your key to
install........
 
You are going to start again.
1- Set your bios in default
2-only change the bios "Boot seguency" to start from cd
3-before going out from the bios insert disk and go out from the bios
4-if disk didn't start, restart computer and during the bios hit F12 and
select cd
5-set up is going to start, the cd is going to download some software
6-start partition: You need to highlight the partition and hit "D" to
delete, confirm with "F". If you had more the one partition do the same steps
untill you see unpartition with the total of Mbs (100 Mbs)
7-You can make partitions if you think to download other os or music,
movies, pictures. if you clic letter C.
8-If you one the all drive dedicate to windox coninue with the format ( in
NFTS files) and download
9-now you need to pay attention you computer because is going to restart and
is going to give only 20 seconds to remove de disk.
10-take disk out and when restarting hit F2 for the bios and change to
defaults, if you dont have default settings( boot secuency: Floppy, Hard
drive, cd, other).
11-insert disk again when prompted and the os is going to be download,
probably 40 minutes, is going to restart again.
try if you got problems post again in diferent post.
 
Got it solved, although I don't specifically know how.
Tried several things, re-formatted the HD, reinstalled the
Windows and PRESTO!

Thank you to all who helped with their suggestions (except
for bytor).

Bradley
 
Got it solved, although I don't specifically know how. Tried
several things, re-formatted the HD, reinstalled the Windows
and PRESTO!

MANY THANKS to all who sent their suggestions!

Bradley
 
[email protected] said:
Got it solved, although I don't specifically know how.
Tried several things, re-formatted the HD, reinstalled the
Windows and PRESTO!

Thank you to all who helped with their suggestions (except
for bytor).
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Why is that? Did I insult you or something?
 
Why is that? Did I insult you or something?
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Oh I'm sorry I get it now, I posted the *google* link as sort of a
suggestion that maybe you do a little research on your own......Was that
it? Oh geeeeez I'm sorry, did that hurt your feelings?
 
rbvn said:
Got it solved, although I don't specifically know how. Tried
several things, re-formatted the HD, reinstalled the Windows
and PRESTO!

MANY THANKS to all who sent their suggestions!
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Thanks Bradley for posting back and glad you sorted it out.
nass
 
Thank you.

The hard drive is being installed into a Compaq Presario
which is about 6 years old. Apparently (from my research),
this is IDE, as it uses the 40-pin connector and wide flat
cable which has two connectors. I'm installing a single HD
and using the last connector on the cable. The jumper on
the back of the HD has been removed.

So, now that this has been determined, what should I do?
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You're welcome. (**Read ADDENDUM at end of post first)

All IDE connectors in desktops are 40 pin. Some of those cables have 40
wires; others have 80. The 80 wire cables support a subset of IDE devices -
EIDE. A drive requiring 40 wires will work with a 40 or 80 wire cable. A
drive requiring an 80 wire cable will only work with 80 wires.

You state "jumper on the back of the hard drive has been removed." Without
looking at the drive or the drive's manual, I have no idea what
configuration that sets the drive to. Configuration varies from one brand
to the next. So I have no idea if that's the correct jumper setting or not.

As for the installation progress...You're using the XP setup CD to prepare
the drive? If yes, after the partition is setup and formatted (make sure
you are waiting long enough for this process to complete), exit everything.
May even want to go so far as to shutdown.

Then restart XP setup from the beginning, this time skipping the steps to
prepare the partition (that's already been done).

Aside: I had one system that if I left the "first boot device" option on CD
after that initial restart, I got stuck in a setup loop. Instead this
system required the following steps to complete setup successfully:

Drive was already partitioned and formatted
Set first boot option in BIOS to CDrom
Run setup

On first restart, detour into BIOS and change back to HDD (hard drive disk)
as the first boot option. Exit BIOS. No extra steps necessary for XP setup
to finish.

This isn't a common scenario but I know of at least one other MVP (Alex
Nichol) that ran into the same situation and used the same approach to
resolve.

I don't think you're to the point of having to try that manipulation yet
but keep it in your arsenal "just in case."

One more thought: You might try partitioning/formatting with a Win9x/ME
disk. You would do this just to be sure that you can get a working
partition established on this drive. Once you know the drive is capable of
having usable partitions, then jump ahead to the installing of XP.

IIRC, you can leave the Win9x created partition in place for this and setup
will offer to convert it to NTFS (only happens if partition is empty - no
other operating system present). Setup will complete the format and then
install XP.


ADDENDUM: Went to a wedding yesterday so didn't get back to this thread
until today. Started at the top of the thread and just now got to the
bottom where you posted that XP was finally installed successfully. Big pat
on the back to you!

Will post this missive anyhow since it has some tips you might want to
store away for "next time."

Take care and enjoy your new XP install!
 
Hello, All!

My email inbox file has recently been corrupted. I use
Netscape (and have since 1998), version 7.1. I utilize
Norton Antivirus (via Norton Systemworks) which
automatically updates, and I use Zone Alarm fire wall.
While I can't swear that this has not been caused by a
virus/trojan, I have received no alerts nor are there any
records of such activity in Norton.

I would like to repair this file. Please understand that
the file has not been lost or deleted. It has become
inordinately large (1,118,095 kb), and therefore, fails to
open. It contains about six weeks worth of email, and I
would like to recover this information, if possible. (It
won't be the end of the world if I can't. . . I just don't
want to lose the file to this machine! I like the challenge,
and I'll learn something, too.)

Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.

Many Thanks!

Bradley
 
Here is what I'd do and able to save off your e-mails until you can repair.
Make sure you have Show Hidden File and Folder turned on

1. Open Windows Explorer
2. Go to C:\Documents and Settings\[YOUR USERNAME]\Local
Settings\Application Data\Identities

In this folder you should see a folder similar to:
{4E3254D7-522A-412A-9296-3F4767B3A2CB} format

In that folder you should see Microsoft/Outlook Express, so it ends up like
this:

C:\Documents and Settings\[YOUR USERNAME]\Local Settings\Application
Data\Identities\{SOME SYSTEM CLSID}\Microsoft\Outlook Express

In that folder you will see your Inbox.dbx file. Copy it to some other name
and then remove Inbox.dbx ... don't worry OE will recreate it.

Now:

1. Open OE
2. Inbox should show up empty
3. Right Click on Local Folders and chose New Folder
4. Give it a name
5. Close OE

Now go back to

C:\Documents and Settings\[YOUR USERNAME]\Local Settings\Application
Data\Identities\{SOME SYSTEM CLSID}\Microsoft\Outlook Express

and rename you backup inbox.dbx file to your new name.dbx

1. Open OE
2. You should see your old inbox e-mails.

By the way: my inbox is 13,327,000 (13,327KB)m so your inbox is small.
There is a problem with the inbox itself

You now need to find a freeware Outlook Express Inbox Repair tool to fix
your old damaged folder. First see if you can open the new folder in OE.
 
Regnad Kcin said:
Hello, All!

My email inbox file has recently been corrupted. I use
Netscape (and have since 1998), version 7.1. I utilize
Norton Antivirus (via Norton Systemworks) which
automatically updates, and I use Zone Alarm fire wall.
While I can't swear that this has not been caused by a
virus/trojan, I have received no alerts nor are there any
records of such activity in Norton.

I would like to repair this file. Please understand that
the file has not been lost or deleted. It has become
inordinately large (1,118,095 kb), and therefore, fails to
open. It contains about six weeks worth of email, and I
would like to recover this information, if possible. (It
won't be the end of the world if I can't. . . I just don't
want to lose the file to this machine! I like the challenge,
and I'll learn something, too.)

Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.

Many Thanks!

Bradley
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Since you're using Netscape for your email, don't you think
there's a better chance of getting a useful answer in a group
dedicated to that program?

Here are a few you might want to consider:



And if you want more, take a look here:

Netscape newsgroups
http://www.newsville.com/news/groups/netscape.public.mozilla.html

And if all else fails:

Netscape 7 help
http://help.netscape.com/netscape7/index.html

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
Thanks, Nepatsfan!

I posted in those Netscape groups as well. I appreciate the
heads-up!

Bradley
 
Hello, All!

My email inbox file has recently been corrupted. I use
Netscape (and have since 1998), version 7.1. I utilize
Norton Antivirus (via Norton Systemworks) which
automatically updates, and I use Zone Alarm fire wall.
While I can't swear that this has not been caused by a
virus/trojan, I have received no alerts nor are there any
records of such activity in Norton.

I would like to repair this file. Please understand that
the file has not been lost or deleted. It has become
inordinately large (1,118,095 kb), and therefore, fails to
open. It contains about six weeks worth of email, and I
would like to recover this information, if possible. (It
won't be the end of the world if I can't. . . I just don't
want to lose the file to this machine! I like the challenge,
and I'll learn something, too.)

Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.

Many Thanks!

Bradley
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Close Netscape and Netscape Mail. Work your way to the folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\{user}\Application Data\Mozilla\Profiles\(your
profile)\79yf6bcm.slt\Mail\mail.{Your_ISP}.net

Delete just the "Inbox.msf" file and restart Netscape Mail. Deleting just the "Inbox.msf" will
rebuild the "Inbox.msf" file from the data contained in the "Inbox" file.

If that fails to fix it, repeat the above steps and also delete the file "Inbox" file, then
create a new text file and rename it "Inbox" without the ".txt" extension. If you have to
resort to this, any mail that was in the Inbox will be lost.
 
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