Content:

1. How to Repair Corrupted Windows XP

2. How to Fix an XP Home Crash
3. How to Replace Missing NTLDR Files With XP Home
4. How to Fix “NTLDR Is Missing” in Windows XP Pro
5. How to Use NTLDR
6. How to Fix the NTLDR Is Missing Error
7. How to Repair NTLDR in Windows XP
8. How to Repair a Missing NTLDR for Windows XP
9. How to Replace Missing or Corrupt System Files on Windows XP
10.How to Fix a Windows XP Boot loader
11.How to Reinstall XP Boot loader
12.How to Restore Windows XP Boot loader
13.How to Fix “Disk Read Error Has Occurred”
14.How to Fix a Boot-Up Problem with XP Home
15.How to Fix Power Calibration Errors in Windows XP
16.How Do I Install Windows XP From My Blue Screen?
17.How to Fix NTLDR Not Found on XP
18.How to Fix Windows Explorer.Exe Problems
19.How to Fix Internet Explorer Crashing on Windows XP
20.How to Fix Missing NTLDR and Ntdetect.com files
21.How to Fix Windows Explorer .Exe Errors Using Cmd.Exe
22.The Best Way to Fix a Corrupt Explorer.Exe File
23.How to Remove Scvvhsot.Exe
24.How to Improve XP System Performance
25.How to fix blue screen of death on Windows XP
26.How to Fix XP Blue Screen of Death
27.How to Fix a Blue Screen Internal Error
28.How to Fix a Blue Screen in Safe Mode
29.How to Fix Blue Screen of Death
30.How to Get Rid of the Fatal Blue Screen
31.How to Get Rid of the Blue Screen Shutdown in Windows Vista
32.How Do I Stop the Blue Screen of Death in Windows Vista?
33. How to Fix an NTDETECT Failure with a Flash Drive
How to Repair Corrupted Windows XP
 

Repairing Windows XP when it gets corrupted can turn be a very complicated

experience if it isn’t done properly. The repair procedure for XP isn’t very robust, so
you must be sure you are deleting Windows XP files and replacing them with the
uncorrupted XP files. If you use the regular repair procedure, Windows XP tries to
overwrite the files–and this could cause you more problems than you started with.

Instructions
Things You’ll Need:

 Computer with Windows XP Professional Installed and corrupted

 Windows XP Professional Reinstallation CD or boot disk

1. Step 1

Turn off your computer and insert the Windows XP Reinstallation Disk or
boot disk into your computer disk holder.

2. Step 2

Turn your computer on and hold down the F12 key for “Boot Menu.”

3. Step 3

Use the arrow keys to move to the disk drive that your Reinstallation or boot
disk is in. For example, if you put the disk in your CD-ROM drive, then use the
arrow key to highlight “CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive” and hit the “Enter” key. This
will start the install procedure needed to repair your corrupted copy of
Windows XP. Wait until all of the install files are loaded and you see the
“Welcome to Setup” window.

4. Step 4

Press “Enter” to set up Windows XP. Press F8 to agree and then Esc for “Don’t
Repair.” You are going to repair your corrupted XP using a delete and replace
of Windows files only.

5. Step 5
 Select the NTFS (New Technology File System) partition so it is highlighted.
Use the arrow keys if needed. Press the “Enter” key to set up Windows XP on
this selected partition. Press “C” to continue setup on this partition.

6. Step 6

Make sure “Leave the current file system intact (no changes)” is highlighted
and press “Enter” to continue. You will see an option that says “To use the
folder and delete the existing Windows installation in it, press L.” This is the
option you want so the existing Windows files will be deleted and the same file
location will be overwritten with a file that is not corrupted. Press “L” and
Windows will perform the repair for the entire Windows directory.

How to Fix an XP Home Crash

The most common reason for a Windows XP crash is a missing or corrupted
operating system file. System files can become corrupted if someone tampers with
them or if a virus infects the system. You can restore Windows XP to a previously
working state by using the Windows XP’s System Restore utility. Administrator
privileges are required to use this utility. Once Windows XP is up and running again,
update your anti-virus software and scan your computer

Instructions
Restore Windows XP

1. Step 1

Start your computer.

2. Step 2

Press the “F8” key until you see the advanced startup options.

3. Step 3

Select the “Safe mode with a Command prompt” option using the arrow keys,
and then press “Enter.”

4. Step 4
 If you have multiple installations of Windows XP, then select the version to
restore and press “Enter.”

5. Step 5

Key in the administrator username and password and press “Enter.”

6. Step 6

Type “%systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe” at the command prompt and

press “Enter.”

7. Step 7

Click on “Restore my computer to earlier time” and then click on “Next.”

8. Step 8

“Select a Restore Point” to restore Windows XP to and then click on “Next.”

9. Step 9

Review ‘Selected restore point:,‘ and then click on “Next.” Wait for the process
to complete and then restart your computer.

How to Replace Missing NTLDR Files With XP Home

Sometimes, when booting your computer with Wndows XP Home Edition, you might encounter
a message that reads “NTLDR is missing. Press Ctrl+Alt+Esc to Restart” and won’t allow you to
start the system. When BIOS starts your system it needs to access the part of your hard drive
with NTLDR, or New Technology Loader, files to successfully begin loading Windows XP . If
those files are damaged, corrupted, changed location or encountered another problem, you need
to replace them by copying from the Windows XP Installation CD

  

Instructions
Things You’ll Need:
 Windows XP Installation CD

1. Step 1

Insert the Windows XP Installation CD in your CD drive, and turn off the
computer. Turn the computer on again.

2. Step 2

Press any key on your keyboard when the “Press any key to boot from the CD”
prompt shows up.

3. Step 3

Press “R” on your keyboard after the Windows XP Setup menu appears on
your screen. This will bring you to the repair mode.

4. Step 4

Press “1″ and then “Enter” on your keyboard to get into Windows Installation
Process.

5. Step 5

Enter your Administrator password when prompted and press “Enter.” If you
do not use a password on your computer, just press “Enter.”

6. Step 6

In the command line type: copy e:\i386\ntldr c:\ and press “Enter.”

7. Step 7

Press “y” and then “Enter” to overwrite the existing “ntldr” file on your hard
drive with the new one.

8. Step 8

In the command line type: copy e:\i386\ntldr.com c:\ and press “Enter.”

9. Step 9

Press “y” and then “Enter” to overwrite the existing “ntldr.com” file on your
hard drive with the new one.

10.Step 10

Take the XP Installation CD out of your CD drive.

 11.Step 11

Restart your computer

How to Fix the NTLDR Is Missing Error

  “NTLDR is Missing” is not an error that any Windows XP user wants to see. First, it won’t
allow Windows to boot and puts the user into an endless boot and restart sequence. Second, it
requires the Windows XP Restore CD to fix. If you have the Windows XP Restore CD, the
NTLDR error can be handled swiftly by following the proper procedure.

 
Instructions
Fixing the “NTLDR Is Missing Error“

1. Step 1

Turn off your computer and insert the Windows XP Restore CD. Turn your
computer back on and wait for the message “Press any key to boot from CD…”
Press any key on your keyboard to launch the Restore program. When the
program boots, you will see an option to press “R” to restore your XP
Operating System . Press that key to begin the restore process.

2. Step 2

Press the number related to the Windows XP set up you want to fix. Typically,
this is simply the number “1″ but if you have multiple operating systems
installed, it may vary. Next you will be asked for your administrator password.
Enter your password or press “Enter” if you have not set one.

3. Step 3

Type the following set of commands into the MS-DOS prompt that will appear:
D:\ or if your DVD/CD drive is at another location enter that location such as
E:\ or F:\ then type “copy D:\i386\ntldr c:\” then press “Enter” followed by
“copy e:\i386\ntdetect.com c:\”
Press “Enter” and type “fixboot.” Press “Enter” and type “fixmbr.” Press
“Enter” and finally type “bootcfg /rebuild” and then press “Enter.”

4. Step 4
 After pressing “Enter” the final time, your computer will walk you through the
steps. The options to watch for will be the system you are repairing. This will
be the same system you selected at the repair screen. Again, you will typically
only have 1 operating system to choose from. Also, you will be asked for an
“identifier.” It is suggested you type in the full name of your operating system
for easy search reasons at a later time.

5. Step 5

Allow the process to complete and then remove your CD/DVD from the
computer. Type “Exit” and press “Enter.” Your computer will not restart and
should launch right back into your Windows XP set up.

How to Use NTLDR

NTLDR is a small executable program for Windows that tells a computer where to
find and load the operating system . It is used only with versions of Windows NT,
2000 and XP. NTLDR can launch operating systems other than Windows.
NTLDR is most often encountered by non-programmers when it fails to load
Windows. For information on fixing a missing or damaged NTLDR in WinXP, see the
link below to an excellent eHow article.

 
Instructions
Things You’ll Need:

 Intel or compatible computer with Windows XP At least a 20 GB hard drive

Linux operating system (in this case, Ubuntu)

1. Step 1

Install Windows XP (if it’s not already installed) on the target PC. Use an
“expendable” system, if possible, for learning and experimentation.

2. Step 2
 Back up all personal documents, photos and other pertinent data if the target PC
is a work or home system. Be certain to back up all users. As a safety
precaution, verify your backup data before continuing.

3. Step 3

Place your Ubuntu install disc in your CD/DVD drive. Reboot the computer to
the CD/DVD and follow the installation instruction prompts.

4. Step 4

Choose the “Dual Boot” selection when presented with the installation options
menu. This assumes the system defaults to WinXP but gives the user the option
of booting to Ubuntu.

5. Step 5

Continue the installation of Ubuntu. Pay close attention to the partitioning

routines. Don’t short the Windows drive by giving too much space to Linux–
and vice versa. Make sure each operating system has more than the minimum
drive space required to operate. Check each program’s documentation to find
the minimum requirements.

6. Step 6

Reboot the system upon completion. The operating system selection menu,
called up by NTLDR, will now offer a choice of currently loaded operating
systems . A countdown timer ticks off the seconds for you to choose until the
default system loads.

    

How to Fix “NTLDR Is Missing” in Windows

XP Pro
The message “NTLDR is missing” is a common error in Windows XP Pro. NTLDR is the file
that regulates the start up procedure. Every time you turn your computer on, this file tells your
computer to load Windows. Simply put, if your NTLDR file has become corrupt, your computer
does not see it and assumes it is gone. Corrupt files are an unpleasant fact when dealing with an
advanced operating system such as Windows XP Pro. Knowing this, Microsoft created the
Windows Recovery Console to deal with the problem of missing NTLDR files.

 
Instructions

1. Step 1

Insert your Windows XP Pro CD into the CD drive and reboot your
computer.

2. Step 2

Press the letter “R” on your keyboard when the “Welcome” screen
appears. Be patient, getting to the welcome screen takes some time. This
will bring up the Windows Recovery Console.

3. Step 3

Enter your administrator password. If you don’t know what this is, just hit
“Enter.”

4. Step 4

Select option “1.” This screen is showing you the various Windows
installations on your computer. This is only a concern if you have a multi-
boot system, most of the time that will not be the case. If you see more than
one selection, and you are not sure which number to choose, go ahead and
select “1.”

5. Step 5

Wait for a few minutes, this process takes some time. When the recovery
console has loaded, your screen will have a command prompt or look
something like “C:\”

6. Step 6

Type the following commands, without the quote marks. “Copy

D:\I386\NTLDR C:\” hit”Enter.” Next, type “Copy
D:\I386\NTDETECT.COM C:\” hit “Enter.” In these two commands, the
“D” represents the CD drive that holds your Windows disk. This assumes
that drive is letter D. You will need to change this letter if your CD drive is
labeled with a different letter.

7. Step 7

Remove the Windows CD and restart your computer.

How to Repair a Missing NTLDR for Windows XP
The Windows XP operating system was released in 2001 by software developer Microsoft. While it has
since been replaced by newer versions of Windows, Windows XP is still popular among consumers.
Occasionally, Windows XP users may encounter errors and problems. One common error involves a
missing NTLDR. The NT Loader (NTLDR) is a piece of software that helps Windows XP to boot. A
missing NTLDR may prevent the operating system from launching. Learn how to repair a missing
NTLDR for Windows XP to restore your system’s functionality.

Instructions

1. Step 1

Understand the causes of missing NTLDR errors. One of the most common
reasons for an NTLDR-based startup error occurs when Windows XP attempts
to start from a hard drive that isn’t set up to launch Windows XP. For example,
you may encounter an NTLDR error if you attempt to boot from an improperly
formatted Windows XP startup disk. These errors may also be caused by
corrupt, missing hard drive data and loose hardware cables.

2. Step 2

Click the Start menu button in the lower left-hand corner of the Windows XP
screen. Select “Restart” to reboot the PC.

3. Step 3

Check that the computer’s optical media drives are empty. A major cause of
NTLDR errors is when a non-startup disk is in the CD slot and Windows XP
attempts to launch from it.

4. Step 4

Insert the Windows XP installation disk. Restart the computer. Press any key
on your keyboard during the startup process to launch the installation setup
screen. Press the “R” key on your keyboard when the Windows XP Setup
screen appears. This launches the Windows XP Recovery Console program and
a screen in which you can type command prompts.

5. Step 5

Type “copy d:\i386\ntldr c:\” (without quotation marks) in the command

prompt window, then press the Enter key on your keyboard. Type “copy
d:\i386\ntdetect.com c:\” (without quotation marks), and press the Enter key
again. The Windows XP Setup software will detect and replace any NTLDR
software files that may be missing or corrupt.
 6. Step 6

Press the “Y” key on your keyboard if the Windows XP Setup software asks for
permission to rewrite and replace the files in Step 5.

7. Step 7

Eject the Windows XP installation disk by pressing the Eject button on the
front of your computer. Type “exit” (without quotation marks) in the command
prompt window to close the Setup software, then press the Enter key on your
keyboard to restart the PC. Windows XP will now launch without missing
NTLDR errors.

 How to Repair NTLDR in Windows XP

The NTLDR or Windows boot loader is a critical system file in the Windows XP operating system. If
the file becomes damaged, Windows XP will be unable to boot. Windows may also display an error
message, such as “NTLDR is missing” or “NTLDR not found.” In order to repair the NTLDR, you will
need your Windows XP installation disk and administrator access. You can then use the “fixboot”
command in the Recovery Console.

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

 Windows XP installation disk

 Administrator access

1. Step 1

Insert the Windows XP installation disk.

2. Step 2

Restart the computer.

3. Step 3

Enter the basic input/output system, or BIOS, by pressing the appropriate key
for your computer or motherboard. Configure the “Boot” options to boot from
CD first. This process will vary. Please consult your support documentation if
you are unsure of how to enter the BIOS.
 4. Step 4

Save and exit the BIOS.

5. Step 5

Press any key to boot from the Windows XP installation disk.

6. Step 6

Press the “R” button to enter the Recovery Console from the Windows XP
“Welcome to Setup” screen.

7. Step 7

Press the “1″ key, then tap “Enter.”

8. Step 8

Enter the administrator password, if available, or leave blank if there is no

password. Press the “Enter” key.

9. Step 9

Type “fixboot,” then press the “Enter” key.

How to Replace Missing or Corrupt System Files on

Windows XP
If a Windows XP system file becomes corrupted or is modified by a virus or malware, Windows
may become unstable or exhibit other problems. The Windows System File Checker is a utility
that checks every system file for any that are modified or overwritten, and replaces any that are
incorrect. Use the System File Checker to repair the system files in Windows XP.

Instructions
Things You’ll Need:

 Windows XP CD

1. Step 1
 Start Windows. Log in using the “Administrator” account, or an account with
administrative privileges.

2. Step 2

Click the “Start” button, then click “Run.” In the window that appears, type
“cmd” without quotation marks and hit “Enter.” This will launch the Command
Prompt.

3. Step 3

Type  ” sfc /scannow ”  into the Command Prompt, and hit  ” Enter .” This will
run the System File Checker, which will scan every Windows system file and
replace those that are damaged. Be prepared to insert the Windows XP CD if
prompted. When the process is complete, close the Command Prompt.

How to Fix a Windows XP Boot loader

The Windows XP boot loader is an important file, as it tells the computer how to load the XP operating
system. Unfortunately, changes to your computer, or some virus files can corrupt, and otherwise
damage or delete the boot loader; this leaves your computer either unable to boot up at all, or at the
very least, with problems loading some parts of Windows XP. The XP boot loader can be fixed in a
matter of minutes, however, with nothing more than your original Windows XP installation CD or an XP
recovery disc

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

 Windows XP installation disc or recovery disc

1. Step 1

Insert your Windows XP installation CD or recovery disc, and restart the computer.
Instead of attempting to boot Windows as it normally would, the computer will give you
an option to boot from the CD. Press a key when prompted, then wait for the setup
program to load.

2. Step 2

Press the “R” key on the “Welcome to Setup” screen. This will cause the CD to launch
the Recovery Console instead of attempting to install Windows XP on your computer. If
 you have an administrator password on your copy of XP, then you will need to enter it in
order to log in to the Recovery Console.

3. Step 3

Choose the installation of Windows XP that you want to repair (generally the only
option). Wait for the command prompt to appear, then enter “fixmbr.” Press “y” when
prompted to let the FixMBR utility overwrite the corrupted bootloader with a new copy.

4. Step 4

Remove your XP disc or recovery disc, then type “exit” into the command prompt. The
exit command should cause the computer to reboot, allowing the computer to load the
new bootloader file and then continue Windows XP startup as normal

How to Fix “Disk Read Error Has Occurred”

It is not unusual to see an error message appear while using Microsoft Windows; however, “Disk
read error has occurred” is one of the more complex errors. This error will occur when using
Winnt32.exe to try and reinstall Windows XP on a hard drive that already has Windows XP
and Windows Vista residing on the drive. Luckily, there is a way to fix this issue without too
much trouble.

Instructions

1. Step 1

Launch Winnt32.exe. Do this by clicking “My Computer,” then the “C:” drive, and select
folder “i386.” Navigate to file “Winnt32.exe” and double-click it.

2. Step 2

Hit any key when the Windows Setup page appears. It will ask you to press any key if
you want to continue.

3. Step 3

Select “Launch Setup” instead of the “boot legacy operating system.” It is the boot legacy
option that has been creating the “disk read error.” Once you have selected “Launch
Setup,” follow the remaining prompts to complete the reinstallation. The error message
will now no longer appear.

How to Fix a Boot-Up Problem With XP Home

Boot problems with Windows XP Home Edition can come in a variety of formats, including
slow boot times, error messages or other anomalies. As boot problems can take a variety of
forms, the quickest and most efficient solution is to repair the operating system. This is a blanket
solution that will fix a variety of issues with your computer, including the repair of all boot-
related issues stemming from the operating system.

Instructions

1. Step 1

Insert the Windows CD into your computer and restart the machine. Press any key as the
computer loads to boot from CD.

2. Step 2

Hit “Enter” to begin the installation procedure. Select the “F8″ key to accept the EULA.

3. Step 3

Highlight your Windows installation from the list onscreen and press “R” to commence
the repair operation, fixing your boot problem.

4. Step 4

Restart the computer when the repair operation completes

How to Fix Power Calibration Errors in Windows XP

XP users running NERO have run to this error quite often. Here is how to fix it.

Instructions

1. Step 1

Click Start > Settings > Control Panel

Open Administrative Tools> Services.

If you don’t see administrative tools: Right click ‘my-computer’ > select manage >
services

2. Step 2

Locate IMAPI CD BURNING COM SERVICE

Right click (IMAPI) then select properties

3. Step 3
 Locate start up type. Set to DISABLED
Click APPLY or OK

How Do I Install Windows XP From My Blue Screen?

If you experience a blue screen on your computer, it is because your computer crashed. The blue
screen of death, or BSOD, as it is commonly known, can occur for any number of reasons,
including running too many programs or running conflicting programs. Updating Windows
typically will remedy this; however, in the event that it doesn’t, you may experience further
issues with your Windows XP installation. In that case, you can reinstall Windows if you have
the installation disc.

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

 Windows XP installation disc

1. Step 1

Put your computer in safe mode by turning it on, tapping F8 immediately and selecting
“Safe Mode.”

2. Step 2

Back up any important data once your computer has started.

3. Step 3

Put your Windows installation disc in the drive, while you are at the blue screen.

4. Step 4

Turn the computer off using the power button.

5. Step 5

Restart the computer and start tapping F12, which will bring you to the “Boot Menu.”

6. Step 6

Select boot from CD or DVD, which will allow you to boot from your Windows XP
installation disc.

7. Step 7

Follow the onscreen prompts to reinstall Windows XP.

How to Fix NTLDR Not Found on XP
NTLDR is a file vital to the Windows operating system . If you delete the file or it becomes
corrupted, you receive an error message, “NTLDR not found,” on your screen and your system
fails to boot. You can repair the error with your Windows installation CD or DVD. The NTLDR
file assesses the file system on the hard drive and forwards control to the boot.ini file, which is
used to choose an operating system if you have a dual-boot machine. If only one operating
system is installed, NTLDR transfers control to ntdetect.com, used to boot the Windows
operating system.

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

 Windows installation CD or DVD

1. Step 1

Insert the CD or DVD into the drive and reboot the machine. When you’re prompted,
press any key to boot into the installation menu.

2. Step 2

Press R” on the keyboard to choose the repair console. Press “1.” This action prompts
you for the administrator password.

3. Step 3

Enter your administrator password. This password was created when you installed
windows. Press “Enter.” You will see the command prompt, usually “C:>.”

4. Step 4

Type “copy d:\i386\ntldr c:\” into the command prompt. Replace the “d” with the drive
letter for your CD or DVD drive if it is different. This copies the NTLDR file from the
installation disk to the hard drive.

5. Step 5

Remove the Windows installation disk from the drive and reboot your machine.

How to Fix Windows Explorer.Exe Problems

Explorer.exe or Windows Explorer acts as your file manager system in Windows operating
systems. Explorer.exe errors are most common in older versions of the Windows operating
system, such as Windows XP. Software conflicts may cause your version of Windows to crash
and display “Explorer.exe” error messages. Upgrading to Windows XP with Norton CleanSweep
installed, or downloading invalid Service Pack installations are two common causes for
Explorer.exe problems.

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

 Internet access
 Administrator access

Uninstall CleanSweep

1. Step 1

Click on “Start,” then “Control Panel.”

2. Step 2

Click on “Classic View” in the left column.

3. Step 3

Open “Add/Remove Programs.”

4. Step 4

Find and double-click “CleanSweep.”

5. Step 5

Follow the on-screen prompts to uninstall the program.

6. Step 6

Restart the computer.

Remove Files After a Failed XP Service Pack 2 Update

7. Step 1

Click on “Start,” then “Control Panel.”

8. Step 2

Click on “Classic View” in the left column.

9. Step 3

Open “Add/Remove Programs.”

10. Step 4
 Find and double-click “Windows XP Hotfix — KB834707.”

11. Step 5

Follow the prompts on-screen to remove the file. Click “Finish” and allow Windows to
restart.

12. Step 6

Return to Add/Remove Programs after the computer reboots by following Steps 1-3.

13. Step 7

Double-click “Windows XP Service Pack 2,” and follow on-screen directions to remove
the service pack.

14. Step 8

Restart the computer.

15. Step 9

Visit the Windows Update website in your Web browser.

16. Step 10

Reinstall Service Pack 2.

How to Fix Internet Explorer Crashing on Windows XP

There is a bug that causes Internet Explorer (IE) to crash repeatedly on Windows XP and Vista.
This seems to happen only when viewing certain websites, and can be quite annoying. This bug
is caused by a Microsoft security update, which creates a conflict with IE versions 6, 7 and 8. In
order to permanently resolve this problem, you will need to uninstall this update from your
computer.

Instructions

1. Step 1

Click “Start” and open the Control Panel.

2. Step 2

Double-click “Add and Remove Programs.” Check the box marked “Show Updates.”

3. Step 3
 Scroll through the XP security updates until you find update KB942615. Click on this
update.

4. Step 4

Click “Yes” to uninstall the update.

How to Improve XP System Performance

Instructions

1. Step 1

Click “Start,” open “All Programs,” then “Accessories” and navigate to “System Tools.”
Under this menu, open “Disk Cleanup.” Disk Cleanup will scan the hard drive for files
it can compress, or reduce in size, and old and unneeded files it can remove. After the
scan finishes, check the boxes next to the items you choose to delete. (You can remove
them all without affecting essential functions.) Click “OK” to begin the deletion process.
If Disk Cleanup has never been used on a computer, or if there are many files to remove
and compress, the process may take several hours.

2. Step 2

Return to the “System Tools” menu and open the “Disk Defragmenter” program. This
program scans the hard drive for file fragments and pieces them together, making it easier
for the computer to access them and in turn reducing the time needed to open files and
run programs. Select the “C” drive (or whichever letter coincides with the computer’s
main hard drive) and then click “Defragment.” This process also may take several hours
depending on the degree of problems.

3. Step 3

Open “My Computer,” then right-click on the hard drive (generally the “C” drive) and
click “Properties.” Click the “Tools” tab, then click the “Check Now” button under the
“Error-checking” category. Check both boxes under the “Check disk options” title, then
click “Start.” This utility checks the entire hard drive for any errors or problems, then
automatically corrects them. If there are errors, correcting them can help improve the
computer’s performance.

4. Step 4

Click “Start,” then click “Run” and type “msconfig” in the dialog box. Click the
“Startup” tab, then view the list of startup items. These items are set to run automatically
when the computer is started and a user logs in. Uncheck the box next to applications you
want to disable, then click “OK.” The computer may have to be restarted in order for the
changes to be finalized.
How to Remove Scvvhsot.Exe
Scvvhsot.Exe is an executable file downloaded and installed by the W32.Blastclan worm. When
the worm is installed, it spreads by copying the Scvvhsot.Exe file and other malicious files to the
Windows directory registry. The W32.Blastclan worm attempts to disable various security-
related programs and ends all cmd.exe windows. To completely remove Scvvhsot.Exe, you must
remove W32.Blastclan and all its associated files and registry values to ensure that it does not
reinstall on your computer.

Instructions

1. Step 1

Print these directions because you will have to restart your computer.

2. Step 2

Click the Windows “Start.” Click “Run” and type “%SystemRoot

%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe” (without quotes), and then click “OK.” Click “Create a
restore point” on the “Welcome to System Restore Page” and click “Next.” Type in a
name for your restore point and click “Create.” Click “Close.” This will back up the
registry and the system.

3. Step 3

Click the Windows “Start” button and click the “Control Panel.” Double-click “System”
and click the “System Restore” tab. Place a check on “Turn off System Restore” and
click “OK.” Restart your computer.

4. Step 4

Launch your anti-virus program after your computer has restarted and click the “Update”
button to install any new virus or spyware definitions. If you don’t have an anti-virus
program, download and install AVG Anti-Virus free (See Resources). Launch your
program after it has installed and click the “Update” button to install all new updates.

5. Step 5

Perform a full system scan and remove all the files detected as “W32.Blastclan.” Close
your anti-virus program.

6. Step 6

Click the Windows “Start” button and click “Run.” Type “regedit” (without quotes) and
click “OK” to open the registry window

7. Step 7
 Click the “HKEY_CURRENT_USER” folder on the left and click “Software.”
Click”Microsoft” and click “Windows.” Click “CurrentVersion” and click “Run.” On the
right panel delete the value “Yahoo Messenger” = “%System%\scvvhsot.exe.”

8. Step 8

Click the “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE” on the left panel and click “SOFTWARE.”

Click “Microsoft” and click “Windows NT.” Click “CurrentVersion” and click
“Winlogon.” On the right panel delete the value “Shell” = “Explorer.exe
SCVVHSOT.exe”

9. Step 9

Click the Windows “Start” button and click the “Control Panel.” Double-click “System”
and click the “System Restore” tab. Remove the check from “Turn off System Restore”
and click “OK.” Restart your computer to complete the removal process

The Best Way to Fix a Corrupt Explorer.Exe File

Explorer.exe is the file that runs Windows Explorer; this file runs the graphical interface or
“point-and-click” nature of the Windows operating system. When explorer.exe corrupts, you
may not be able to use your task bar, the “Start” menu or see any icons on your desktop.
Naturally, this is very burdensome for the computer user, as it’s difficult to run any programs–
even to try to fix the problem.

Bringing Up the C:\Windows folder

 In order to bring up the C:\Windows folder, press CTRL+ALT+DEL. This should automatically pull up
the “Task Manager ” window; if it doesn’t pull up automatically, select “Task Manager” from the option
buttons. Within Task Manager, go to “File” and choose “New Task”. When the “Create New Task”
dialogue box pops up, type in “C:\Windows” (without quotes). Once the window comes up, you may
have hidden files–just click the “Show the Contents of This Folder” link to view files.

Copy the Explorer.exe File

 Next, you’ll need to copy the Explorer .exe file. Ensure the files are alphabetized by clicking “Views”
and then “Details”. Scroll past the folder icons until you find a file named “Explorer.” If your extension
names are hidden, you won’t see the “.exe” portion of the file name; instead, just look to the next
column and choose the one that says “Application”. Right-click on the file name and select copy.
Unselect the file, right-click again and choose paste. A new file will be created in the “C:/Windows”
folder named “Copy of Explorer”. Right-click again to rename this file–explorerCOPY.exe is
recommended so you can find it quickly.Now, return to the New Task window as described above in
step one. In the dialog box, type HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\Current
Version\Winlogon. In this new window, you’ll find a folder named “Shell,” double-click it and rename
the explorer.exe file to explorerCOPY.exe.

Reboot Your Computer

 After you restart your computer, it should be good to go! You will want to reinstall your version of
Windows very soon; once this issue begins, it will reoccur frequently. The most permanent fix is to
reinstall Windows. In the meantime, however, this quick fix will get your computer back up and running
right away!

How to Fix Windows Explorer .Exe Errors Using Cmd.Exe

The Windows Explorer EXE file is the program that lets you view all of your files, your desktop and
pretty much everything else on your computer. When this program is not functioning properly there
really isn’t a whole lot you can do on your computer until you get it fixed. The Command Prompt
(Cmd.exe) is similar to the interface from the old DOS days where you started Windows manually by
typing “win”. Using Cmd can help you to restore Explorer to working order

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

 Windows Installation CD
 Windows Bootup CD or DVD

1. Step 1

Click on the “Start” menu and type “cmd” in the “Search” prompt. When cmd comes up
in the results, right click on it and scroll down to “Run as administrator.” Type in any
necessary password and click “Continue.” If cmd opens, skip to step 5. If you do not have
a “Start” menu available, move on to step 2.

2. Step 2

Boot from your Windows Bootup CD or DVD by inserting your CD or DVD, starting
your computer, hitting F2 (or Del) as the computer boots up to bring up the BIOS, and
selecting your CD/DVD player as your Boot Device Priority instead of your hard drive.
Exit the BIOS to start your computer boot up.

3. Step 3

Click “Next,” then “Repair Your Computer,” choose your Operating System from the
list, click “Next,” and then click “Command prompt .”

4. Step 4
 Type “SFC.EXE /scannow /offbootdir=c:\ /offwindir=c:\windows” and hit “Enter.” Let
the process run. Once it is complete, restart the computer, go back into BIOS, restore the
hard drive to the top Device Priority position and try to start up Windows. If it starts up
but Explorer is still causing trouble, go to Step 5.

5. Step 5

Insert your Windows Installation CD. Type “sfc /scannow” in the command prompt and
hit “Enter.” This will check your Windows protected files like “Explorer.exe” and repair
them using the Windows Installation CD. Restart your computer and all of your programs
should be functioning properly

How to Fix Missing NTLDR and Ntdetect.com files

Ntdetect.com and NTLDR files provide the Windows operating system with the ability to boot
into its user interface. Both files are required by Windows to boot, so the error that the files are
missing leaves you unable to use the machine. You can replace these files and fix your Windows
machine using the Recovery Console and the Windows installation CD. The files are copied
back to the hard drive and the machine is able to boot Windows again.

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

 Windows installation CD or DVD

1. Step 1

Insert the Windows installation CD or DVD into the computer’s drive and reboot the
machine. Your computer boots automatically using the installation disk and displays a
default recovery console screen.

2. Step 2

Click the “R” key to choose “Recovery Console.” At the next screen, select the Windows
installation that needs to be fixed. This is only required if you have more than one version
of Windows installed on the machine. For most users, clicking “1″ selects the version of
Windows installed.

3. Step 3

Enter the administrator’s password into the command prompt. After the password is
entered, you are given a Windows command prompt where the NTLDR and ntdetect.com
files are restored.

4. Step 4

Enter the following statements into the command prompt:

 xcopy x:\i386\ntdetect.com c:
xcopy x:\i386\ntldr c:

Press the “Enter” key. Replace “x” with the drive letter of your CD or DVD drive and
replace “C” with the drive location for the Windows installation.

5. Step 5

Remove the boot disk and reboot your machine. Windows boots and the error is corrected

What to Do if You’re Missing an NTLDR File

NTLDR is an essential file for the Windows operating system. With the inception of Windows 2000,
Microsoft changed the way the operating system boots. There are two common files that become
corrupted or are accidentally deleted by users: NTLDR and ntdetect.com. When these files are removed,
the computer no longer boots and an error appears the next time the system is started.

The Boot Device

 First, check the floppy and CDROM drive. If a non-boot floppy disk or CD is in these drives, the
computer attempts to find the NTLDR file on the disk or CD. If the file is not found, the error is displayed.
Ensure that no CD or floppy disk is in either of these drives.
This error can also happen because of a simple misconfiguration in the BIOS. The BIOS is the first code
that registers when the computer is started. The BIOS points to the section of the hard drive where boot
files are located. If the files are missing or corrupt, the system is unable to boot and the “missing NTLDR”
error occurs.
In the BIOS, there is a setting that sets the order in which a computer searches for the operating-system
files. For most systems, the order is the floppy-disk drive, the CD-ROM drive and then the hard drive.
This is how the computer knows to boot from a CD-ROM rather than the hard drive when a boot disk is
present.
Ensure that the BIOS is configured to boot from the CD-ROM or floppy drive first. The last boot device
should be the hard drive.

Restore the File

 If the BIOS is correctly configured, the best way to fix the error is to restore the files from the
Windows CD. Since the Windows CD is a boot disk, insert it into the drive and restart the computer. The
computer detects the CD and starts the process of repair and installation. The first screen asks if you
want to repair the system. Click the “R” button and continue through the licensing agreement and
prompts.
The system will ask for a username and password for the administrator account. Once this password is
entered, the user is sent to a DOS prompt. This requires a little knowledge of DOS commands since the
NTLDR and ntdetect.com files need to be manually copied onto the hard drive. When prompted for a
command, the following two statements copy the necessary files to the hard drive:
copy e:\i386\ntldr c:\
copy e:\i386\ntdetect.com c:\
The “e” drive in this example is the computer’s CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM drive has another alias,
use it in place of the “e” in this example. For most people, the “c” drive is the main boot drive. If the
system has a different hard drive letter, that should replace the “c” notation in the example.
Once the files are copied, the CD can be removed and the computer rebooted. If the problem stems
from a missing or corrupt file, the computer will start normally. However, if the error persists, the hard
drive may be faulty. A faulty drive cannot be recovered, especially if the boot sector is damaged. The
only option for users with a damaged hard drive is to purchase another and install it in the machine.

How to Reinstall XP Bootloader

Reinstalling Windows XP often means formatting your computer. However, due to viruses and
hardware failure, all you may need to reinstall is the Windows XP bootloader. You can reinstall the
Windows XP bootloader without formatting or losing your files. Some of the main causes of a missing
Windows XP bootloader are viruses, hardware failure, or an error during the Windows XP installation. If
a missing bootloader is your only problem, restoring the bootloader takes only a fraction of the time you
would spend reinstalling Windows 

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

 Windows XP Installation Disk

1. Step 1

Boot from the Windows XP installation disk. Insert the disk and reboot your computer.
Press any key to boot from the disk or press “F12″ to go to the boot options menu.
Choose “CD-ROM” to continue.

2. Step 2

Choose “Repair a Windows XP Installation” to open the Recovery Console.

3. Step 3

Enter your administrator password if one exists. If your password is blank, press “Enter.”

4. Step 4

Type “fixmbr” at the command prompt. You can type an optional device name if
necessary. Most users will only need to type “fixmbr.” Press “Enter.”

5. Step 5

Type “fixboot C:” at the command prompt. If Windows XP isn’t installed on C:, enter the
correct drive letter instead.
 6. Step 6

Type “Exit” to quit the Recovery Console and restart your computer.

How to fix blue screen of death on Windows XP

Keep getting the Windows blue screen of death error? Don’t take it to a repair store just yet. There are a
couple of things you can do to fix blue screen of death problems. Sometimes when you are working on a
term paper or playing around on the Internet, the win xp blue screen will pop up all of a sudden. It will
prompt you to shut down the computer. It could be of a driver update that was automatically installed
or camera / printer installment. Whatever the case, it is easy fixing blue screen of death

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Step 1

Backup all your computer files. This means you need to save important documents like
essays, data sheets, presentations, programs, etc. You can easily store it to a flash drive
or on a floppy disc.

2. Step 2

Search for the operating disc that came with the computer. If you have lost it, you can
always purchase a new one for your operating system . Remember, in order to repair
Windows blue screen of death error, this disc is needed otherwise it just won’t work.

3. Step 3

Now put your disc into the computer and restart your system. It will prompt you to press
a key in order to boot from the CD. It may not show up though if your computer isn’t set
for booting from the CD, so you need go into the computer Bio to change the settings.

4. Step 4

Now you will see the win xp blue screen error again with words appearing at the bottom
of the screen.
Press continue and hit F8 once you see the agreement document come up.

5. Step 5

To fix blue screen of death, pay attention to this detail for the next page. You will see a
Repair, Delete Partition and Quit options. Push R for repair. If you cannot find this
option, it should say Partition which is a part of the computer memory. Fixing blue screen
of death was easy, eh?
 

How to Fix XP Blue Screen of Death

In Dante’s tenth circle of Hell, unrepentant Microsoft designers eternally and unsuccessfully
troubleshoot the STOP error, more commonly known as the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). Here on
Earth, the BSOD is only slightly less troublesome. The BSOD gets its vivid nickname from the blue
background screen. On the screen, you will see a message in white letters, describing the problem. The
message can be cryptic, however, and sometimes appears too briefly to be useful. In Windows XP, the
BSOD can lock you into a cycle of reboots and errors, unless you know the steps to extricate yourself

the BSOD can lock you into a cycle of reboots and errors, unless you know the steps to extricate
yourself.

Instructions

1. Step 1

If a STOP error appears during Windows Setup, it is usually due to a faulty device driver.
Bypass the error by pressing F6 when prompted at the beginning of Setup, then check for
compatible drivers on the Internet.

2. Step 2

If a STOP error appears during start-up, and Windows XP was previously running
properly, it is likely due to an incompatible software application or device driver that
you recently installed. Remove the device or uninstall the program, and restart your
computer.

3. Step 3

If Windows hangs during start-up, use your Windows CD to start the computer. If you
need to do repairs, and you are comfortable working at the command line, enter the
Recovery Console by pressing “R” at the “Welcome to Setup” screen. Type “help” for a
list of commands.

4. Step 4

If a STOP error appears while Windows is running, it could be caused by drivers,

services or hardware problems. The text on the screen may help you pinpoint the
problem.

5. Step 5

If your computer restarts before you can read the STOP error text, view the details in the
Event Log. Open Control Panel>Administrative Tools>Event Viewer. In the left-hand
pane, click on “System Log.” Filter entries to show only error events by choosing
View>Filter; click the “Filter” tab, and clear all checkboxes except “Error.” Scroll
through the entries to find the time and date your computer crashed, and double-click the
entry.
 6. Step 6

Read the BSOD text, which might say something like, “If this is the first time you’ve
seen this Stop error screen…,” then an explanation and directions. Follow the instructions
and see whether they correct the problem. If another BSOD appears, decode the rest of
the STOP error in order to search for a solution.

7. Step 7

Find the symbolic error name. At the top of the BSOD, under the message beginning, “A
problem has been detected,” the symbolic error name appears in capital letters. One
common symbolic error name is “DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL.”

8. Step 8

Decode common abbreviations.

IRQL (pronounced “Urkel”) stands for “interrupt request level.”

KMODE stands for “kernel mode.”

PTES refers to page table entries (PTEs).

HAL stands for “hardware abstraction layer.”

9. Step 9

Locate the error number. Under “Technical Information,” after the word “STOP,” you
will find an error number (in hexadecimal), such as “0x0000003F.” The numbers
following the error number, in parentheses, are parameters.

10. Step 10

Start your computer in Safe Mode, then search Microsoft’s Knowledge Base, using the
symbolic error name or error number as your search term.

How to Fix a Blue Screen Internal Error

Blue screen errors, also known as the blue screen of death, occur when there is a conflict with a
system or registry entry. This type of error occurs on computer systems that are running the
Windows operating system from Microsoft. Blue screen internal errors can prompt an
automatic restart or require you to power off, or shut off, and then restart the computer. You can
fix an internal blue screen error by using various tools and procedures to correct the problem.

Instructions

1. Step 1
 Restart your system to see if the operating system will load correctly. Depending on the
type of error that was encountered, you should be able to restart your system and load the
operating system.

2. Step 2

Undo the last action that you did before the error occurred. If you installed a new
program, go to the Control Panel and remove it under Add or Remove Windows
Components. Reboot your system, and use it normally to see if the blue screen error
occurs again.

3. Step 3

Restart your computer using the last known good configuration option. When your
computer has been restarted, press the F8 key multiple times when the computer boots
up. This will display the Windows Advanced Options menu. Tab down to Last Known
Good Configuration, and press Enter.

4. Step 4

Run a registry cleaner to remove old and unneeded entries from the registry. You can use
a program such as CCleaner or RegSeeker to clean up your registry (see Resources).
Alternatively, you can use the Cleanup Center provided by Microsoft OneCare (see
Resources).

5. Step 5

Restore your system to a previous point before the blue screen error occurred using the
Windows System Restore feature. You can access System Restore on Windows XP
through the Start menu. Select Run, type “Restore” and then click the “OK” button.
When the Restore window is displayed, double-click the rstrui.exe file. If you are running
Windows Vista or Windows 7, go to the Start menu and type “rstrui” in the search box
and press the “Enter” key

How to Fix a Blue Screen in Safe Mode

A blue screen error, often referred to as the “Blue Screen of Death”, can occur for several reasons. If
Windows senses a problem, it may fail to boot and give you a blue screen instead; a new piece of
equipment may not work properly or perhaps an old unit has failed; or configuration errors may occur
due to new software installation. If your operating system is giving you a blue screen, load it in “Safe
Mode” to fix the problem

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

 Virus-scanning software
  Pencil
 Paper
 Second computer
 Printer

1. Step 1

Boot your computer. At the manufacturer’s logo screen, tap the “F8″ button several
times. Do this before the Windows operating screen starts to open the boot menu.

2. Step 2

Select “Safe Mode” from the boot menu.

3. Step 3

Run your virus program. Tell it to perform a full scan of your hard drive . If the program
locates an infection, move it to your vault or follow the on-screen instructions to remove
it completely. Once the program completes, if a virus was removed, attempt to reboot
your computer and see if this clears up the problem. If not, restart your computer in safe
mode.

4. Step 4

Restore your system to a previous point. Click on the “Start” button at the bottom of your
desktop. Select “All Programs”, “Accessories”, “System Tools” and finally “System
Restore”. Choose a restore point on or before the last day your computer worked without
error. Reboot your computer to see if it loads correctly.

How to Fix Blue Screen of Death

The blue screen of death is incredibly frustrating. Windows gives you an option called Safe Mode for
whenever there is an internal Windows problem on your PC that needs to be resolved such as the blue
screen of death or the display driver setting resolution is so low that you cannot navigate through
Windows to alter the settings to a higher resolution. Safe mode allows the user to fix problems without
these problems loading up

Instructions

1. Step 1

Reboot your PC. If you can’t restart normally by going to the start up menu, then hold in
the power button for a few minutes. If you need to enter safe mode but can restart
normally, do so.

2. Step 2
 After the hard drive mounts but BEFORE Windows starts to load, Press the F8 key
repeatedly on your keyboard. If you do not get the menu with the safe mode option, then
you did not begin tapping F8 soon enough. Try again.

3. Step 3

There will be a menu that will appear. Select Safe Mode. Once you are in safe mode, you
can fix what needs to be fixed without the problems loading up on your machine.

How to Get Rid of the Fatal Blue Screen

The fatal blue screen, or blue screen of death, happens when a Windows-based computer detects
an error that it cannot fix on its own. The screen can result from a hardware , software or driver
error, and it may be difficult to diagnose and correct the problem. Getting rid of the fatal blue
screen often requires a lot of trial and error to determine what is causing the issue and how to fix
it.

Instructions

1. Step 1

Write down any information printed on the blue screen when it flashes up, such as an
error number and any information listed in the driver information section. This
information may help you narrow down the problem.

2. Step 2

Reboot your computer. If you see an option screen, choose “Attempt to start Windows
normally” by pressing “Enter” when the option is highlighted. Sometimes simply
restarting your computer will get rid of the fatal blue screen.

3. Step 3

Press “F8″ repeatedly when your computer is starting up if you were unable to reboot
successfully. This takes you to the “Windows Advanced Options” menu screen.

4. Step 4

Select “Safe Mode” by pressing “Enter” when the option is highlighted. This will load
Windows with only necessary drivers and no automatically loaded software.

5. Step 5

Run a spyware and antivirus scan of your system if Windows loads in safe mode. If
your spyware or antivirus program finds and removes anything, restart your computer
normally to see if it loads.
6. Step 6

Restart your computer in safe mode if you cannot start Windows normally after running a
spyware and antivirus scan.

7. Step 7

Right-click “My Computer” and select “Properties.” Click on the “Hardware” tab and
click “Device Manager.”

8. Step 8

Expand the corresponding section for any drivers you recently installed or updated by
clicking on the plus sign next to the category. Select the device that corresponds to any
recently installed or changed drivers.

9. Step 9

Click “Roll Back Driver” to go back to a previous driver version. Click “Uninstall” to
completely remove a recently installed driver that may be causing the fatal blue screen.
Do not uninstall motherboard or video drivers.

10. Step 10

Reboot your computer normally to see if any drivers were causing the issue.

11. Step 11

Reboot Windows in safe mode if rolling back or uninstalling recently changed drivers did
not solve the problem.

12. Step 12

Click on the Windows “Start” button. Select “Run.” Type “msconfig” into the “Run” text
box, omitting the quotation marks. This brings you to the “System Configuration Utility”
screen.

13. Step 13

Click on the “Startup” tab and remove the check marks next to any programs that you
recently installed. Do not remove the check marks next to “userinit.exe” or
“explorer.exe.” Do not remove the check marks next to any other Microsoft programs
unless you know what it is.

14. Step 14

Press “F8″ repeatedly when your computer is starting up to get to the “Windows
Advanced Options” screen if your computer will not boot up in safe mode.

15. Step 15

Press “Enter” when “Last known good configuration” is highlighted to attempt to boot
Windows with the last settings you had that worked. If Windows loads normally, it
 should get rid of the fatal blue screen. Do not reload any software or drivers that you
installed after the last good restore point.

16. Step 16

Remove any hardware you installed in your PC and any new peripherals, such as external
hard drives or CD drives, before the fatal blue screen appeared. Attempt to reboot your
computer.

How to Get Rid of the Blue Screen Shutdown in

Windows Vista
Blue screen errors, sometimes called the “Blue Screen of Death” (BSOD), occur on Windows-
based PCs when the system encounters a system error that forces the computer to stop working.
By default, Blue Screen errors cause the computer to shut down or restart automatically, which
can leave little time to study the error details to troubleshoot the error later on. It is useful to turn
off the automatic restart so that you can record all necessary error data to troubleshoot the blue
screen error.

Instructions

1. Step 1

Click “Start,” right-click “Computer,” and select “Properties .”

2. Step 2

Click “Advanced System Settings.”

3. Step 3

Under “Startup and Recovery,” click “Settings.”

4. Step 4

Under “System Failure,” uncheck the box next to “Automatically Restart,” and then click
“OK.” The next time the blue screen error occurs, the computer will stay on the blue
screen, giving you time to record all error data. You can use the error code and other
information to troubleshoot the problem on Microsoft’s support website
(http://support.microsoft.com/).

How Do I Stop the Blue Screen of Death in Windows Vista?

The “Blue Screen of Death” (BSOD) is a term referring to the dark blue error screen that is
shown in Windows whenever a serious enough error occurs that it results in an unexpected
reboot of the computer. If you are experiencing this problem, you can try a few things to get rid
of it and return your system to a more stable platform.

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

 Vista installation DVD

1. Step 1

Uninstall any recently installed hardware or software. If you recently installed a hardware
accessory or a program and the computer started giving BSOD errors, what you installed
is likely the cause of the problem. To check this, uninstall the device or program and see
if the errors go away.

2. Step 2

Check for software programs that may be conflicting with each other. A common
example of this is running two antivirus programs at the same time, which can cause the
computer to encounter problems and develop BSOD errors. Uninstalling one or both of
the conflicting programs can solve this error.

3. Step 3

Run the “Startup Repair” option on the Vista Installation DVD. Insert the DVD into your
computer, restart the computer and select the DEL, F11 or F12 key to boot from the DVD
(the specific key is displayed on the screen when you first boot the computer. Select the
“Boot from DVD” option and then click the “Startup Repair” option on the menu that
appears. Wait for this process to proceed automatically. If any errors are found, they will
be automatically fixed and the computer can then be rebooted.

How to Restore Windows XP Boot loader

If you’re like many computer junkies, you’ve probably decided to install an alternative operating
system on your computer and want to do a dual-boot setup. The only problem is, now you’ve lost
the Windows XP Bootloader, and thus you’re unable to boot Windows XP and possibly even
the other operating system you’ve installed. Don’t worry–the fix for this problem is rather easy.
Learn how to restore the Windows XP Bootloader using the Windows XP Recovery Disk.

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

 Windows XP Recovery Disk

 1. Step 1

Insert your XP Recovery Disk and reboot your computer. You’ll need to boot the
computer using your Windows XP Recovery Disk, so it’s recommended that you print or
write down these steps. If you do not have an XP Recovery Disk, you can order one
through Microsoft.

2. Step 2

Hit “F2″ or “F12″ when the computer first reboots, and see the manufacturer’s name on
the screen. This will take you to the BIOS, where you’ll hit the right arrow four times
until you are over to the Boot section of BIOS. Look for “Boot Sequence” and hit
“Enter.” Then, select the CD-ROM drive and move it to the top of the order. Exit BIOS
and reboot the computer.

3. Step 3

Select “Recovery Console” once the Windows XP Recovery Disk has loaded. This will
pull up a Command Prompt (black and white lines). If it does not or the Recovery Disk
does not load, reboot the computer and make sure the CD-ROM drive has first priority to
boot as is mentioned in Step 2.

4. Step 4

Type “fdisk /mbr” at the command line (minus the quotes). You will now see a lot of text
on the screen; when the process is complete, you will type in “Shutdown” to shut the
computer down.

5. Step 5

Turn the computer back on and quickly remove the Recovery Console disk. Windows XP
will now boot up normally and the boot loader will be visible again. If it is not, you may
need to run the Recovery Console again and type in “fixmbr” or “fixboot” instead of
“fdisk /mbr,” as different BIOS require different commands

How to Fix an NTDETECT Failure With a Flash Drive

NTDetect errors prevent Microosft Windows from booting up. This can be a great inconvenience
as most workers in the modern world need to access their PCs. If the broken computer’s BIOS
supports booting from a flash drive , the error is easy to fix.

Using the Windows XP or Vista CD to fix this problem is an option, but it is not necessary if a
flash drive with Windows already installed is available. (Programs such as Bart PE allow a user
to set a flash drive up with a valid Windows XP installation.)

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

 A flash drive with a working copy of Windows installed
 A BIOS that supports booting from a flash drive
 Windows XP or later

1. Step 1

Place the flash drive in the computer with the Ntdetect error. Press control-alt-delete to
restart the computer after you see the Ntdetect error message.

2. Step 2

Let the machine boot into Windows. The use of a flash drive with a working Windows
installation allows you to use the file manager and many common Windows tools. Go to
the root directory of the flash drive.

3. Step 3

Select “Options” from the Tools menu in Explorer. Make sure that you can view hidden
files. Exit options.

4. Step 4

Find ntdetect, ntloader, and boot.ini from the list of files in the root directory. Hold down
the control button and right click on these three files. Select ” Copy” from the Edit menu.

5. Step 5

Use the start menu to find “My computer,” and click on the C drive. You want to be in
the root directory of your hard drive. (This is not your desktop folder. The Root directory
is designated c:\>. The C:\ designation is a holdover from the days of MS-DOS.) Paste
the files into the root folder of your hard drive.

6. Step 6

Select system shut down from the start menu. Choose “Restart” to reboot the computer.
Remove the flash drive from the PC.