NTLDR Mystery

ilikeoverclocking · Joined: Nov 05, 2009 Posts: 1

So,
to make this as easy as possible ill list what i've done so far.

I'm getting the common ntldr error.
I had Vista 32bit.
I have a new harddrive.
The old harddrive with the 32bit OS is not connected to computer anymore.
I have a secondary harddrive, which i had when i was using vista, but it had no os installed on it, and that one is still connected.
I have tried it without the secondary harddrive aforementioned.
I have a copy of windows 7 im trying to boot from. but I keep getting ntldr error.
I have triple checked boot order and tried to boot from two cd/dvd drives.
I have cleared cmos several times.
I have used two different cd/dvd drives.
I'm am at a total loss and would appreciate any insight.

system specs
a780GM-A mobo
amd 64 dual core
650 watt psu
2 gigs ddr2 800 gskill

zlim · Joined: Mar 11, 2005 Posts: 2657

NTLDR Error applies to the Windows XP operating system, including Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition. Windows 7 and Windows Vista do not utilize NTLDR.

You should not be seeing this error if you have a new hard drive which you are trying to install Win 7 on.

I think you need to go into the BIOS and see what is set as the boot device. Because your computer is looking for the hd with XP on it.

Westigater · Joined: Nov 03, 2004 Posts: 14 Location: Easton, PA

Hi...just went thru this problem myself. Solution that worked for me was to go into the BIOS and REMOVE the harddrive entry completely from the boot up sequence. I was able to install WinXP and format with no problems. Hope this helps.........