built new system

Boot into the BIOS and make your CD drive the first one in the boot
sequence. Save then reboot with the winXP CD in the drive.



wrote in message
...
Tnx but I can't get passed the ntldr is missing to boot,
this driving me crazy.
-----Original Message-----
You need to boot from the XP CD. It has all the tools to
partition and
format your drive, then install XP.

--
Steve C. Ray

"cruffn" wrote in
message
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new system built today, new seagate 200 gig drive ran
disc
wizard, system shows drive is installed, but get NTLDR
MISSING on boot, checked cables, no os, tried to
install
XP but cannot,everything seem to work {hardware} but
cannot install XP.
Tnx for any help looked everywhere,this seems to be a
problem when installing over previos ver if WIN, not new
install.


.

"CWatters" wrote in message
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Boot into the BIOS and make your CD drive the first one in the boot
sequence. Save then reboot with the winXP CD in the drive.

EXACTLY how does one do this please?

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¦ zulu ¦

That was worded backwards, I hope you understood what I meant.

LOL, JAX

"JAX" wrote in message
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Have you set the BIOS to boot from CD and then inserted the CD and then
rebooted? That always works for me. Do that, and then go to the following
link for information on how to do a clean install of XP.

http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
Thanks to Michael Stevens

HTH, JAX

wrote in message
...
Tnx but I can't get passed the ntldr is missing to boot,
this driving me crazy.
-----Original Message-----
You need to boot from the XP CD. It has all the tools to
partition and
format your drive, then install XP.

--
Steve C. Ray

"cruffn" wrote in
message
...
new system built today, new seagate 200 gig drive ran
disc
wizard, system shows drive is installed, but get NTLDR
MISSING on boot, checked cables, no os, tried to
install
XP but cannot,everything seem to work {hardware} but
cannot install XP.
Tnx for any help looked everywhere,this seems to be a
problem when installing over previos ver if WIN, not new
install.


.

zulu wrote:
"CWatters" wrote in message
...
Boot into the BIOS and make your CD drive the first one in the boot
sequence. Save then reboot with the winXP CD in the drive.

EXACTLY how does one do this please?

EXACTLY depends on your system and bios manufacturer.
You can find EXACTLY how from the link below.
Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
if using the web based newsgroup.
Accessing BIOS
http://michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
--

Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP

http://michaelstevenstech.com
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Thanks for that :-)
I went straight to your site and you say:
"During the initial boot of a computer the BIOS supplier will be displayed."

I suspect that this is overwritten by the *Dell* logo which is all I see for
some 30 seconds...

Now what? G

(Can I get rid of this somehow?)

You say (for my dell Dimenson): F2 or DEL

OK, but *when*...?

Now do you understand why I used the word *exactly* ?

No offense, but my problem is that I find that experts such as yourself
always assume that the reader knows the bits you've left out!


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¦ zulu ¦


"Michael Stevens" wrote in message
...
zulu wrote:
"CWatters" wrote in message
...
Boot into the BIOS and make your CD drive the first one in the boot
sequence. Save then reboot with the winXP CD in the drive.

EXACTLY how does one do this please?

EXACTLY depends on your system and bios manufacturer.
You can find EXACTLY how from the link below.
Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
if using the web based newsgroup.
Accessing BIOS
http://michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
--

Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP

http://michaelstevenstech.com
For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm

zulu wrote:
Thanks for that :-)
I went straight to your site and you say:
"During the initial boot of a computer the BIOS supplier will be
displayed."

I suspect that this is overwritten by the *Dell* logo which is all I
see for some 30 seconds...

Now what? G

(Can I get rid of this somehow?)

You say (for my dell Dimenson): F2 or DEL

OK, but *when*...?

Now do you understand why I used the word *exactly* ?

No offense, but my problem is that I find that experts such as
yourself always assume that the reader knows the bits you've left out!



There are 9 examples of how to access different DELL computers on the web
page I supplied a link to. How much more EXACTLY could I have supplied YOU
with no prior EXACT information from YOU? If your particular model was not
among the listed, would it be a stretch of the imagination that you might
get the idea you can look on the DELL web site? (that I did supply a link
to) I guess not, and I guess I should apologize for my assuming too much.
--

Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP

http://michaelstevenstech.com
For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm

Mr. Stevens,
1) My original reply was not to you.
You were not to know this, but I do actually know the person I was replying
to.
2) I *did* pointedly and deliberately say *no offence*.
3) If you then proceed to take offence, that is your prerogative, but if you
_really_ want to assist people, try not to be such an arrogant ar$ehole.

--
¦ zulu ¦


"Michael Stevens" wrote in message
...
zulu wrote:
Thanks for that :-)
I went straight to your site and you say:
"During the initial boot of a computer the BIOS supplier will be
displayed."

I suspect that this is overwritten by the *Dell* logo which is all I
see for some 30 seconds...

Now what? G

(Can I get rid of this somehow?)

You say (for my dell Dimenson): F2 or DEL

OK, but *when*...?

Now do you understand why I used the word *exactly* ?

No offense, but my problem is that I find that experts such as
yourself always assume that the reader knows the bits you've left out!



There are 9 examples of how to access different DELL computers on the web
page I supplied a link to. How much more EXACTLY could I have supplied YOU
with no prior EXACT information from YOU? If your particular model was not
among the listed, would it be a stretch of the imagination that you might
get the idea you can look on the DELL web site? (that I did supply a link
to) I guess not, and I guess I should apologize for my assuming too much.
--

Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP

http://michaelstevenstech.com
For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm

One very nice thing about Dell, every computer has a Dell
service Key number on the case and in the paperwork that
shipped with the computer. You can call Dell on their
toll-free phone number and give that service key number to
the technician.
They will pull up the specs on that particular computer and
they will have a record of exactly what hardware and
software shipped on the computer.
They can and will talk you through the BIOS and anything
else.


"Michael Stevens" wrote in message
...
| zulu wrote:
| Thanks for that :-)
| I went straight to your site and you say:
| "During the initial boot of a computer the BIOS supplier
will be
| displayed."
|
| I suspect that this is overwritten by the *Dell* logo
which is all I
| see for some 30 seconds...
|
| Now what? G
|
| (Can I get rid of this somehow?)
|
| You say (for my dell Dimenson): F2 or DEL
|
| OK, but *when*...?
|
| Now do you understand why I used the word *exactly* ?
|
| No offense, but my problem is that I find that experts
such as
| yourself always assume that the reader knows the bits
you've left out!
|
|
|
| There are 9 examples of how to access different DELL
computers on the web
| page I supplied a link to. How much more EXACTLY could I
have supplied YOU
| with no prior EXACT information from YOU? If your
particular model was not
| among the listed, would it be a stretch of the imagination
that you might
| get the idea you can look on the DELL web site? (that I
did supply a link
| to) I guess not, and I guess I should apologize for my
assuming too much.
| --
|
| Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP
|
| http://michaelstevenstech.com
| For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader.
| http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm
|
|

Press the key while the Dell logo is on the screen. If the first key =
you try doesn't open the BIOS try the other key.

--=20
Just my 2=A2 worth
Jeff
__________in response to__________
"zulu" wrote in message =
...
| Mr. Stevens,
| 1) My original reply was not to you.
| You were not to know this, but I do actually know the person I was =
replying
| to.
| 2) I *did* pointedly and deliberately say *no offence*.
| 3) If you then proceed to take offence, that is your prerogative, but =
if you
| _really_ want to assist people, try not to be such an arrogant =
ar$ehole.
|=20
| --=20
| =A6 zulu =A6

zulu wrote:
Mr. Stevens,
1) My original reply was not to you.
You were not to know this, but I do actually know the person I was
replying to.
2) I *did* pointedly and deliberately say *no offence*.
3) If you then proceed to take offence, that is your prerogative, but
if you _really_ want to assist people, try not to be such an arrogant
ar$ehole.



Per your comments, made an addition to the web page that should take any
question out of what to and when to do it. Thanks for the feedback.
Is this better. 8-)

--

Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP

http://michaelstevenstech.com
For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm

"Michael Stevens" wrote in message
...
zulu wrote:
Mr. Stevens,
1) My original reply was not to you.
You were not to know this, but I do actually know the person I was
replying to.
2) I *did* pointedly and deliberately say *no offence*.
3) If you then proceed to take offence, that is your prerogative, but
if you _really_ want to assist people, try not to be such an arrogant
ar$ehole.



Per your comments, made an addition to the web page that should take any
question out of what to and when to do it. Thanks for the feedback.
Is this better. 8-)

Well done (I'll check it out later, when I have a bit more time..) and
please accept my apologies for for my rude overreaction :-o).

--
¦ zulu ¦

zulu wrote:
"Michael Stevens" wrote in message
...
zulu wrote:
Mr. Stevens,
1) My original reply was not to you.
You were not to know this, but I do actually know the person I was
replying to.
2) I *did* pointedly and deliberately say *no offence*.
3) If you then proceed to take offence, that is your prerogative,
but if you _really_ want to assist people, try not to be such an
arrogant ar$ehole.



Per your comments, made an addition to the web page that should take
any question out of what to and when to do it. Thanks for the
feedback.
Is this better. 8-)

Well done (I'll check it out later, when I have a bit more time..) and
please accept my apologies for for my rude overreaction :-o).

No problem, and the same here.
I would like to make a suggestion that you didn't make an acknowledgment you
realized. You never gave your system specs. The system specs are very
important as a tool for peer support newsgroup help. If we don't know what
hardware and it's configuration the best we can do is a canned reply.
--

Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP

http://michaelstevenstech.com
For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm

"Michael Stevens" wrote in message
...
zulu wrote:
"Michael Stevens" wrote in message
...
zulu wrote:
Mr. Stevens,
1) My original reply was not to you.
You were not to know this, but I do actually know the person I was
replying to.
2) I *did* pointedly and deliberately say *no offence*.
3) If you then proceed to take offence, that is your prerogative,
but if you _really_ want to assist people, try not to be such an
arrogant ar$ehole.



Per your comments, made an addition to the web page that should take
any question out of what to and when to do it. Thanks for the
feedback.
Is this better. 8-)

Well done (I'll check it out later, when I have a bit more time..) and
please accept my apologies for for my rude overreaction :-o).

No problem, and the same here.

:-)

I would like to make a suggestion that you didn't make an acknowledgment
you
realized. You never gave your system specs. The system specs are very
important as a tool for peer support newsgroup help. If we don't know what
hardware and it's configuration the best we can do is a canned reply.

True.
I am never sure as to how much detail is required though!
It's a Dell Dimension XPS-T700r with 512 MB memory.
(would that be enough?)
Anyway, I must try to remember in future!

regards,


--
¦ zulu ¦

zulu wrote:
"Michael Stevens" wrote in message
...
zulu wrote:
"Michael Stevens" wrote in message
...
zulu wrote:
Mr. Stevens,
1) My original reply was not to you.
You were not to know this, but I do actually know the person I was
replying to.
2) I *did* pointedly and deliberately say *no offence*.
3) If you then proceed to take offence, that is your prerogative,
but if you _really_ want to assist people, try not to be such an
arrogant ar$ehole.



Per your comments, made an addition to the web page that should
take any question out of what to and when to do it. Thanks for the
feedback.
Is this better. 8-)

Well done (I'll check it out later, when I have a bit more time..)
and please accept my apologies for for my rude overreaction :-o).

No problem, and the same here.

:-)

I would like to make a suggestion that you didn't make an
acknowledgment you realized. You never gave your system specs. The
system specs are very important as a tool for peer support newsgroup
help. If we don't know what hardware and it's configuration the best
we can do is a canned reply.

True.
I am never sure as to how much detail is required though!
It's a Dell Dimension XPS-T700r with 512 MB memory.
(would that be enough?)
Anyway, I must try to remember in future!

regards,

Cool, we all learned from the peer group, just as it is intended.
--

Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP

http://michaelstevenstech.com
For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/outloo...snewreader.htm

"Michael Stevens" wrote in message
...
zulu wrote:
Snipped

Well ok!
I've just entered the BIOS (1st time i've been there!) had a look around,
and carefully withdrew without making any changes gulp!

I was hoping to see a way of restoring *Floppy Drive (A* to my computer
which has been missing ever since I tried to put another drive (too old) in
to replace the one that didnt work. The original was subsequently fixed and
replaced.(It was a mechanical problem with misalignment of the button on the
case!).

Could somebody walk me through this please.
(I want to retain the CD/DVD drive as the 1st one though...)


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¦ zulu ¦
Dell Dimension XPS-T700r, 512 MB RAM, running XP Pro.