I was reformatting a computer today, everything was going smoothly when i got a prompt saying 'winserv.dll' can't be copied or something along those line. Then i tried to start the reformat all over again, but it said 'NTLDR missing' press ctrl+alt+del.
What to do now? Please help!
I also have a question, how do i know if i should delete the existing partition or over write it.
Oh yes, OS is Win xp.1) How are you performing the format?
2) How many partitions are there?
3) Which partition are you formatting?I'm reformating using the win xp cd.
There is one NTFS, one FAT and some unpartitioned space.
I'm formating the NTFS partition. Let's start again. EXACTLY how are you trying to format (tell me the exact steps you are taking).
What is on each partition? What is the drive letter of the partition you are trying to format?First i select the boot device which is the CD.
Then i press any key to boot from CD.
Then it SAYS setup is loading files.
Then it says Setup is starting windows.
Then i press enter to setup win xp.
Then i press to F8 to AGREE to the licence.
Then it shows the existing partition:
C: partition1 [NTFS] 20003 MB (19758 mb free)
D: partition2 [FAT 32] 18152 MB (18063 mb free)
Unpartitioned space 8MB
Previously i setup windows on the NTFS Partition and got the error and right now i'm waiting on this step to know what to select. Thanks!There should be an option to delete the C: partition...select it.
Then it will automatically re-create it and setup will continue...It gives me an unpartioned space 20003 MB, Do i setup windows on it now?You now need to create a partition and format it.Ok the format was complete and the computer restarted. And while installing windows a window has popped up saying 'one of the components that windows needs to continue setup could not be installed. The specified network or device is no longer available. What to do now? Is this again gone wrong ? Are you using an original, RETAIL XP cd?
What is causing you to reformat?This computer has LIKE a million viruses! That's why i'm reformating. It's legal.Ok windows installation is complete. I'm installing drivers now.
Hey, I just wanted to thank you guys! It's REALLY awesome to be helped to be helped like this. Thanks