If you get an error that NTLDR is not found during bootup of your Windows XP OS, follow next steps to fix the error:

1. Insert and boot from your WindowsXP CD.
2. At the first R=Repair option, press the R key
3. Press the number that corresponds to the correct location for the installation of Windows you want to repair.
   Typically this will be #1
4. Enter in the administrator password when requested
5. Enter in the following commands (X: is replaced by the actual drive letter that is assigned to the CD ROM drive.
   COPY X:\i386\NTLDR C\:
   COPY X:\i386\NTDETECT.COM C:\
6. Take out the CD ROM and type exit

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