How to fix NTDETECT Error in Windows XP

Once in a while you might find this error after booting the system. The error usually states that NTDETECT missing or corrupt. So how do you fix it? For novice users it might be a tough problem that may result in re-installation of OS. All in all it’s just a matter of repairing this file or copying the file back. So how do you go about it?

a)Insert the Windows XP boot disk in your drive.

b) Restart the system using this boot disk (Boot from the CD/DVD drive).

c) Wait for the setup to complete and then choose from the options given “repair from recovery console” option.

d) On the recovery console mode choose the drive to repair which is of course mostly by default is Drive C.

e) Enter the Administrator’s password; in case if the Administrator’s account has no password just press the enter key.

f) Change to the CD/DVD drive directory from Drive C: by typing this command C:\ cd D: - meaning change from directory C to D which is for the CD/DVD Drive.

g) When in CD/DVD drive change to Directory i386 by typing this command D:\ cd i386 and press enter key.

h) In this directory copy a file known as NTDETECT.COM to the hard drive C: by typing this command
D:\i386 copy ntdetect.com C: and press enter key

i) The file is already copied now by getting the message that “1 file(s) copied successfully”.

j) Change back to directory C from D:\i386 and press enter key
In directory C: run the Check Disk utility to verify your drive by tying this command
C:\ chkdsk /p and then press enter key

It will check for errors and repair them if any found.

k) The system is ok. Type EXIT command – C:\ exit and press enter key.
The system restarts and boots ok.

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