Boot Problem HELP!

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2fast4u_computer

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My Compaq hard drive had quit on my so I purchased a new one. After the install I tried to boot from my XP home edition CD. The "press any ke to boot from cd" appears so I hit enter. It loads then about 5 seconds later it shuts the computer off. If there is no cd in my drive then I get a message saying NTLDR file is missing. Its a Presario 6350CA. Can someone help me thanks!
 
oscaryu1 Once again I take no offense of your ignorance.

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000465.htm

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


Also, see the following links.

http://www.tinyempire.com/shortnotes/files/ntldr_missing.htm

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findbyerrormessage/a/ntldrmissingxp.htm

http://www.quickonlinetips.com/archives/2005/12/ntldr-is-missing-press-any-key-to-restart/
Thats just a few of the sites listing problems with NTLDR.
 
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2fast4u_computer said:
I have a service guy check out the computer and he says that the montherboard is burnt. Do you know where I can get a replacement?
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Do you know how to build a computer? If so, consider building a new system. Buying a mobo for your Compaq is a waste of money - if you can find a mobo. The members of this forum are experts at building budget PC's. Give us a budget, and we can make some parts recommendations. :)
 
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