(Windows) Computer problems thread

No luck with the link I sent you mate?

Thanks for the link still trying but i think its a bit above my head will let you know how i get on .

Had to wipe my pc let you know how i get on.

Buy a Mac.

As a few of you know I got a virus this week ,thought I had it sorted but tried my pc last night and on start up I keep getting a message saying NTLDR missing does anyone know what this means and what can be done about it ,it sounds terminal to me but I am hoping someone can give me some advice
                                                                            thanks .

Here are some links from Google,
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000465.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NTLDR

http://www.bestpricecomputers.ltd.uk/freehelp/ntldr_missing.htm

This is from the second  First link, Good luck.

Issue:
NTLDR is Missing.

Related errors:

Below are the full error messages that may be seen when the computer is booting.

NTLDR is Missing
Press any key to restart

Boot: Couldn't find NTLDR
Please insert another disk

NTLDR is missing
Press Ctrl Alt Del to Restart

Cause:
Computer is booting from a non-bootable source.
Computer hard disk drive is not properly setup in BIOS.
Corrupt NTLDR and/or NTDETECT.COM file.
Misconfiguration with the boot.ini file.
Attempting to upgrade from a Windows 95, 98, or ME computer that is using FAT32.
New hard disk drive being added.
Corrupt boot sector / master boot record.
Seriously corrupted version of Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
Loose or Faulty IDE/EIDE hard disk drive cable.
Solutions:

Computer is booting from a non-bootable source

Many times this error is caused when the computer is attempting to boot from a non-bootable floppy disk or CD-ROM. First verify that no floppy diskette is in the computer, unless you are attempting to boot from a diskette.

If you are attempting to boot from a floppy diskette and are receiving this error message it is likely that the diskette does not have all the necessary files and/or is corrupt.

If you are attempting to install Windows XP or Windows 2000 and are receiving this error message as the computer is booting verify that your computer BIOS has the proper boot settings. For example, if you are attempting to run the install from the CD-ROM make sure the CD-ROM is the first boot device, and not the hard disk drive.

Second, when the computer is booting you should receive the below prompt.

Press any key to boot from the CD

Important: When you see this message press any key such as the Enter key immediately, otherwise it will try booting from the hard drive and likely get the NTLDR error again.

Note: If you are not receiving the above message and your BIOS boot options are set properly it's also possible that your CD-ROM drive may not be booting from the CD-ROM properly. Verify the jumpers are set properly on the CD-ROM drive. Additional information about checking the CD-ROM drive connections can be found on document CH000213.

Additional information: This error has also been known to occur when a memory stick is in a card reader and the computer is attempting to boot from it. If you have any type of card reader or flash reader make sure that no memory stick is inside the computer. 

Computer hard disk drive is not properly setup in BIOS

Verify that your computer hard disk drive is properly setup in the BIOS / CMOS setup. Improper settings can cause this error. Additional information on how to enter the BIOS / CMOS setup can be found in document CH000192.

Corrupt NTLDR and/or NTDETECT.COM file

Windows 2000 users
Windows XP users

Windows 2000 users

If your computer is using Microsoft Windows 2000 and you are encountering the NTLDR error. Create the below boot.ini file on the floppy diskette drive.

[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT="Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional" /fastdetect

Copy the NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM files from another computer using the same operating system. Both of these files are located in the root directory of the primary hard disk drive. For example, C:\NTLDR and C:\NTDETECT.COM should be the locations of these files on many computers.

Please keep in mind that these files are hidden system files, if you need additional help with viewing hidden files in Windows please see document CH000516. 

Once these files have been copied to a floppy diskette reboot the computer and copy the NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM files to the root directory of the primary hard disk drive. Below is an example of what commonly should be performed from the A:\> drive.

copy ntldr c:
copy ntdetect.com c:

After the above two files have been copied, remove the floppy diskette and reboot the computer.

Windows XP users

Insert the Windows XP bootable CD into the computer.
When prompted to press any key to boot from the CD, press any key.
Once in the Windows XP setup menu press the "R" key to repair Windows.
Log into your Windows installation by pressing the "1" key and pressing enter.
You will then be prompted for your administrator password, enter that password.
Copy the below two files to the root directory of the primary hard disk. In the below example we are copying these files from the CD-ROM drive letter, which in this case is "e." This letter may be different on your computer.

copy e:\i386\ntldr c:\
copy e:\i386\ntdetect.com c:\


Once both of these files have been successfully copied, remove the CD from the computer and reboot.
Misconfiguration with the boot.ini file

Edit the boot.ini on the root directory of the hard disk drive and verify that it is pointing to the correct location of your Windows operating system and that the partitions are properly defined. Additional information about the boot.ini can be found on document CH000492.

Attempting to upgrade from a Windows 95, 98, or ME computer that is using FAT32

If you are getting this error message while you are attempting to upgrade to Windows 2000 or Windows XP from Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows ME running FAT32 please try the below recommendations.

Boot the computer with a Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows ME bootable diskette.
At the A:\> prompt type:

sys c: <press enter>


After pressing enter you should receive the "System Transferred" message. Once this has been completed remove the floppy diskette and reboot the computer.
New hard disk drive being added

If you are attempting to add a new hard disk drive to the computer make sure that drive is a blank drive. Adding a new hard disk drive to a computer that already has Windows installed on it may cause the NTLDR error to occur.

If you are unsure if the new drive is blank or not try booting from a bootable diskette and format the new hard disk drive.

Corrupt boot sector / master boot record

It's possible your computer's hard disk drive may have a corrupt boot sector and/or master boot record. These can be repaired through the Microsoft Windows Recovery console by running the fixboot and fixmbr commands.

Additional information and help in getting into the Microsoft Windows Recovery console can be found on document CH000627.

Seriously corrupted version of Windows 2000 or Windows XP

If you have tried each of the above recommendations that apply to your situation and you continue to experience this issue it is possible you may have a seriously corrupted version of Microsoft Windows. Therefore we would recommend you reinstall Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

If you are encountering this issue during your setup you may wish to completely erase your computer hard disk drive and all of its existing data and then install Microsoft Windows 2000 / Windows XP. Additional information about erasing the computer and starting over can be found on document CH000186.

Loose or Faulty IDE/EIDE hard disk drive cable

This issue has been known to be caused by a loose or fault IDE/EIDE cable. If the above recommendation does not resolve your issue and your computer hard disk drive is using an IDE or EIDE interface. Verify the computer hard disk drive cable is firmly connected by disconnected and reconnecting the cable.

If the issue continues it is also a possibility that the computer has a faulty cable, try replacing the hard disk drive cable with another cable and/or a new cable.

Mods, sorry this is so long  :

All the Best Andy

Thanks for all the help and advice i recieved that was a nasty one had to wipe my pc clean and take it back to factory settings,the problem was i couldn,t even start the recovery disc up, had to go online and look up all the information to do it ,it was a little bit above my head, but i muddled through,that was a bad week ,our washing machine broke down ,had to buy new tumble dryer ,my pc got trashed ,and my new car has broke down ,still got my trip to anfield on sat to look forward too,once again thanks for youre help.

No luck with the link I sent you mate?

What was it? Spread the help and all that mate. 

Sorry to hear you had to wipe the pc Andy. And that's one unlucky week! Hope that's the last of your computer probs mate.

I've found this forum called 'techguy' helpful in the past when I've had problems. Lot's of computer enthusiasts willing to help...

I tried to install an adobe package which included photoshop, dreamweaver etc but it says i am unable to do so because there is a problem with the javascript. It's not the 1st time i have had a message pop up saying this but i did'nt think anything of it up until now because i need the photoshop for my school work.

If anyone could let me know how to repair the javascript then that would be much appreciated.

Oh yeah, i am using windows vista. Don't know if that makes a difference to how you repair it

Cheers.

I tried to install an adobe package which included photoshop, dreamweaver etc but it says I am unable to do so because there is a problem with the javascript. It's not the 1st time I have had a message pop up saying this but I did'nt think anything of it up until now because I need the photoshop for my school work.

If anyone could let me know how to repair the javascript then that would be much appreciated.

Oh yeah, I am using windows vista. Don't know if that makes a difference to how you repair it

Cheers.

Maybe you need the newest version of Java...

Just got a new laptop with Vista installed.  Set up a network with my pc (on XP) but having problems.

The laptop can see and explore any drives that I've shared on the pc but the pc cannot open either drive on the laptop.

Laptop drives C and D have been set to share and the permissions to full edit.


Have found that (on laptop drives) click 'sharing' then clicking on 'add' in permissions I cannot see the pc in locations, it will only allow users fromt he laptop, not the network - I think this may be the problem.

Any ideas or do I just get rid of Vista?

Just got a new laptop with Vista installed.  Set up a network with my pc (on XP) but having problems.

The laptop can see and explore any drives that I've shared on the pc but the pc cannot open either drive on the laptop.

Laptop drives C and D have been set to share and the permissions to full edit.


Have found that (on laptop drives) click 'sharing' then clicking on 'add' in permissions I cannot see the pc in locations, it will only allow users fromt he laptop, not the network - I think this may be the problem.

Any ideas or do I just get rid of Vista?

been there done that

gotta setup through network setup wizard after what all you've done right there and i got my pc and laptop connected

Yeah I did that ^^^^

Then I made sure they were on the same workgroup and a load of other stuff.  I eventually found that I needed to have LLTD enabled in my Local Area Connection properties but it isn't there.

Tried to download a hotfix for it but it says my SP3 is a later version so I don't need to add the hotfix - which I obviously do.      

I've emailed Bill Gates (or someone else at Microsoft) to ask what to do.

If I get it fixed I will offer my services as support for this problem to anyone else 'cos I've tried everything imaginable and read most of the results from Google-searching. 

Just got a new laptop with Vista installed.  Set up a network with my pc (on XP) but having problems.

The laptop can see and explore any drives that I've shared on the pc but the pc cannot open either drive on the laptop.

Laptop drives C and D have been set to share and the permissions to full edit.


Have found that (on laptop drives) click 'sharing' then clicking on 'add' in permissions I cannot see the pc in locations, it will only allow users fromt he laptop, not the network - I think this may be the problem.

Any ideas or do I just get rid of Vista?

I am not sure how it is implemented in Vista but in XP all drives are shared (hidden) for admin accounts.

Try this:

1.Start->Run
2. \\pc_Name\c$ [pc_Name=your pc name , or you can use its ip address]
3. It should ask for authentication details. Enter the details for any admin account.

Re:  Sharing problems.

It turned out to be a really easy fix in the end.

As well as setting the drives to sharing and setting the permissions, I had to change the security settings on the non-networked version of the drive in question.

Only problem I have now is:  every time I tuirn off the laptop the settings go away.  It's not a problem 'cos if I want to share I'll have the laptop turned on and can change the settings again.  A bit of a pain though.

Anyone know how to set these security settings to permanently allow the user 'everyone' full edit/access?

Cheers to all those who offered advice.  

Hi there  can anyone help me please !
Yesterday whilst using our laptop I got a popup stating we had 37 major threats to our security and to download Malware AV360 to rectify the problem (we already have malware protection so I didn't think it would be a problem) BIG mistake on my part ! It was a virus in itself ,it wouldn't let me go anywhere else unless I bought the product !
When my wife (the computer wizzard in our house) got home she went up the wall, and kicked my ass literally !
anyway 5HRS later and $60 LIGHTER to my wallet we removed the program from the computer (we think).
Now when we try to access ANY site we get a pop  up telling us that visiting that site will pose a security threat and to download AV360 to solve the problem
If we use Mozella Firefox we have no problem at all !, but I just want to eradicate the problem totally, so as I said at the begining can anyone help me please !

Oh frizzby.  You really should know better.

Two options for you.

1) Read this http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081221175422AAYzvNm

2) Get your PC - format it, sell it to somebody else and buy yourself a Macbook.

If you have spyware detector use that to run a full scan and that sorts out any problems

I need help, I cant get SSL on mozilla, meaning i cant get secure connections, online shopping and banking.

I use firefox but have had no joy, seem to have to refresh 100s of times.

I need help, I cant get SSL on mozilla, meaning I cant get secure connections, online shopping and banking.

I use firefox but have had no joy, seem to have to refresh 100s of times.

Check if SSL and TLS are enabled.
Tools->Options->Advanced->Encryption

Or, are you getting a certificate error?

I have got a major problem when playing fm sometimes it crashes and now my computer just reboots and for a second you see a blue screen then it reboots any ideas its only been happening since i reinstalled fm and only happened so far while playing it.

Oh god mate. That blue screen is the death knell.

Please dont i have only had the laptop recently are you serious ? I need help.

Whenever I've had that it's been fatal eventually. I have insurance on mine though so when they can't fix it they replace it. I've ended up having 3 laptops in 4 years - each one better than the last. I hope you have insurance.