NTLDR Missing + Can't access bios

[JasonDH]

Hello all, first time poster although i often come to the boards to find solutions. You'll have to bare with me as I'm not that computer savvy (even though i think i am). Basically I have a Fujistu Esprimo Mobile v5505. I got fed up of Vista and thought i would install my old XP pro. I partitioned my drive and installed XP, i then formatted the drive that Vista was on. I came back and when i turned on my computer i got the NTLDR is missing error, now i would be able to deal with this but I cant even enter the bios to change boot options (which were set to flash, cd, HD). Before I fiddled with my laptop I had the options on the Fujitsu load up screen to enter BIOS/change boot options etc not anymore. I hope someone can shed some light on this matter.

Cheers

Jason

 

[dipo003]

well, if ur post happens too fast for u to see anything on the screen u can try to press the pause button on the keyboard
If it displays only the logo but not the post summary, try pressing esc key several times or try to hold down a key or you can also try different keys like (del, f10, f2,) etc.
I hope this helps

 

[WinXPert]

Boot into the Recovery Console using your Windows CD Installer, Press R then 1 (ussually its 1), Enter your password

On the Command Prompt

<CD drive:>
cd \i386
copy ntldr c:\

For example if your CD drive is E: subst E: above

 

[JasonDH]

thanks for the swift replies

well, if ur post happens too fast for u to see anything on the screen u can try to press the pause button on the keyboard
If it displays only the logo but not the post summary, try pressing esc key several times or try to hold down a key or you can also try different keys like (del, f10, f2,) etc.
I hope this helps

I tried every single key I could, tapping and holding yet it still yeilds no results.

Boot into the Recovery Console using your Windows CD Installer, Press R then 1 (ussually its 1), Enter your password

On the Command Prompt

<CD drive:>
cd \i386
copy ntldr c:\

For example if your CD drive is E: subst E: above

When I boot its not recognizing anything and only showing the ntdlr is missing error message. Im concerned the problem may be more deep rooted!

 

[aqua]

ok i remember this happened to me a while back...
i rewad this and it worked...http://www.tinyempire.com/shortnotes/files/ntldr_missing.htm

 

[kimsland]

Fujistu Esprimo Mobile v5505.

<ESC> Diagnostic screen <F12> Boot Menu <F2> BIOS Setup

Once in BIOS Setup, press F9 to load defaults, then Save Changes and Yes.

 

[JasonDH]

<ESC> Diagnostic screen <F12> Boot Menu <F2> BIOS Setup

Once in BIOS Setup, press F9 to load defaults, then Save Changes and Yes.

These options arent working... I cant access the bios

 

[kimsland]

Plug in another keyboard (old PS/2)
Because those options are correct

 

[JasonDH]

Plug in another keyboard (old PS/2)
Because those options are correct

I know these options are correct as I used to be able to do it, now I cannot. i tried an old keyboard before but yet again .. nothing

 

[kimsland]

Absolute last option is pulling out the tiny CMOS battery inside
I really thought the PS/2 keyboard would work (ie USB may be disabled in Bios too)
Oh and I confirmed those keys directly from your manual

 

[JasonDH]

Absolute last option is pulling out the tiny CMOS battery inside
I really thought the PS/2 keyboard would work (ie USB may be disabled in Bios too)
Oh and I confirmed those keys directly from your manual

Thanks a lot for your help, it looks like i may have to, i'll let you know how I get on.