hello, I need help fixing a problem I think I created:

2 weeks ago my computer crashed and wouldnt reboot it would get to the welcome window then turn off again. I attempted to fix it by messing around with the boot priorty settings and some things in BIOS...when that didnt work I removed my original XP program and installed XP Home Edition; now I can only boot from the install disk. if I turn off my puter I must go through the entire install THING and continue to lose my files and data.

secondary problem is that my puter has been split into 2 partitions with XP being on the second...I have no clue what I did and I need help....SOS REPAIR Install of XP

Of course after doing this i would suggest USING an imaging app to create a workable image of XP as is then wiping the drive completely and re-imaging it...
This will save you a ton of work...ok dont want to sound dumb and I really need and appreciate the help, but I cant make heads or tails of what you sent me....first; the install does finish and I get a new version of XP Home Edition each time I am forced to reinstall (if I turn off my puter)...my problem is that once installed, if I turn off the puter, Windows wont boot from my selected boot priorities( presently RPL something) and forces me to boot using the CD...the last time I did this I did the REPAIR ( by pressing R) and when it booted it had saved my data... however I think this is where I got the partition problem... I would like to KNOW what my proper boot priortiy settings should be and how do I get rid of the split personality (partition)Go back into BIOS and select the "set to DEFAULT setting" option. (reboot)

Follow this link to fix the NTLDR problem. Even if the NTLDR is not missing. It should fix any corruption.
http://www.quickonlinetips.com/archives/2005/12/ntldr-is-missing-press-any-key-to-restart/


Once this work (if It works) do the following:
Insert the Win XP ( Home Edition or Pro) install disc. Do if u were going to install XP, follow directions there will be a option to reformat. DO NOT SELECT this option, u will go to a option that says found previous XP install. Select this option and choose fix this install. This will fix the the Win XP presently install and will not delete any files. Write back and let us know if u r up and running.