NTLDR Missing

[Guest]

I am trying to do a new install on a recently purchased hard drive. However,
after botting from WIN XP CD and the initial file installation - the computer
goes into a recovery screen and asks me to exit and restart.

When that happens I get the following error message: NTLDR Missing.
No other previous version of Windows is on the hard drive. What do I need
to do?

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I am trying to do a new install on a recently purchased hard drive. However,
after botting from WIN XP CD and the initial file installation - the computer
goes into a recovery screen and asks me to exit and restart.

When that happens I get the following error message: NTLDR Missing.
No other previous version of Windows is on the hard drive. What do I need
to do?

This usually happens when a floppy disk is left in the disk
drive.

If this is not the case then please supply full details about
the "Recovery Screen" you mention.

 

[Guest]

Make sure the jumper pins on the drive are set properly,also,disconnect all
other hds (physically).