NTDETECT FAILED

Getting the error "NTDETECT.COM Failed"

Try:
FIXMBR C:
FIXBOOT C:
COPY CDDrive:\I386\NTLDR C:\
COPY CDDrive:\I386NTDETECT.COM C:\
BOOTCFG /rebuild.

Problems with the master boot record (MBR)

Problems with the master boot record (MBR) of a system may prevent the system from booting.

The MBR may be affected by malicious code, become corrupted by disk errors, or be overwritten by other boot loaders when experimenting with multiple operating systems on a host. This tool describes one method of repairing the MBR for an XP host using the recovery console.


Boot with the XP installation CD.

When prompted, press R to repair a Windows XP installation.

If repairing a host with multiple operating systems, select the appropriate one (XP) from the menu. If you have only one operating system, enter 1 to select it. Enter the administrator password if prompted. To fix the MBR, use the following command:
fixmbr


This assumes that your installation is on the C:\ drive. . Type y and ENTER to fix the MBR. Type exit to leave the recovery console and reboot.

Problems with the master boot record (MBR) of a system may prevent the system from booting.
The MBR may be affected by malicious code, become corrupted by disk errors, or be overwritten by other boot loaders when experimenting with multiple operating systems on a host. This tool describes one method of repairing the MBR for an XP host using the recovery console.

Boot with the XP installation CD.
When prompted, press R to repair a Windows XP installation.
If repairing a host with multiple operating systems, select the appropriate one (XP) from the menu. If you have only one operating system, enter 1 to select it. Enter the administrator password if prompted. To fix the MBR, use the following command:
fixmbr

This assumes that your installation is on the C:\ drive. . Type y and ENTER to fix the MBR. Type exit to leave the recovery console and reboot.

Outlook pst corrupt ?

If your Personal Folders data file (.pst) becomes corrupted, you can often repair it by using the Inbox Repair Tool.

1. Close Outlook
2. Select Start - Run and enter the following into the Run dialog box (including quotation marks): "C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\MSMAPI\1033\SCANPST.exe"

3. Enter the path and name of your Personal Folders data file.
The default location is: C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook.pst 4. Click Start to begin the repair.

turn off boot logo

Many people do not like the boot logo covering up what's happening during the XP boot process. This technique shows you how to turn off the boot logo during start up.

Disable XP Boot Logo You can disable the XP splash screen; which will speed up the overall boot process.
1. Click Start and then click Run; type in: msconfig
2. Click BOOT.INI from the top tabs.
3. Go down to Boot Options, and tick: /NOGUIBOOT
4. Click Apply then Ok to close msconfig.
5. You will need to restart your computer for it to take effect. The splash screen will be gone. It can be re-enabled by unticking /NOGUIBOOT back in the msconfig.