DOCUMENT:Q101862  04-NOV-1993  [W_NT]
TITLE   :Err Msg: Boot - Can't Find NTLDR, or Windows Could Not Start..
PRODUCT :Windows NT
PROD/VER:3.10
OPER/SYS:WINDOWS
KEYWORDS:

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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft Windows NT operating system, version 3.1
 - Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1
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If you attempt to start (boot) your system and encounter either of the
following messages
 
   Boot - can't find NTLDR.
 
   -or-
 
   Windows NT could not start because the following file is missing or
   corrupt: <filename>.
 
you should run the Emergency Repair Process to restore one or more
missing or corrupt system files. To start the repair process, you need
to boot from your Windows NT boot disk and press R for Repair. You can
verify and restore missing system files that prevent your system from
booting. If a file is found to be missing or corrupt, you will be
prompted to insert the Setup media containing that missing file so
that it can be replaced. After all the files are scanned, you can then
reboot your system.
 
Additional reference words: 3.10 err msg errmsg alert
KBCategory:
KBSubCategory: WINNT

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