NTLDR Is Missing: Causes, Fixes, and Solutions for Windows
NTLDR Is Missing
The “NTLDR is missing” error appears when your PC cannot find the NTLDR file needed to start Windows. It commonly occurs on older Windows versions like XP and Vista, but can also be caused by incorrect boot settings or drive issues.
NTLDR is missing. Press CTRL+ALT+DEL to restart
Platform
Windows 10/8/7
Difficulty
Intermediate Level
What does this Error mean?
The “NTLDR Is Missing” error occurs when Windows cannot find the NT Loader (NTLDR) file required to start the operating system. This usually happens due to missing boot files, incorrect boot configuration, or disk issues.
Common Causes
-> Missing or deleted NTLDR file
-> Incorrect boot order in BIOS settings
-> Corrupted boot sector or boot configuration
-> Hard drive errors or file system corruption
Quick Fixes
✓ Remove external USB or CD/DVD devices
✓ Check and set correct boot order in BIOS
✓ Run Startup Repair from Windows Installation
✓ Repair Windows boot files using bootrec