How do i get my hidden files on my computer, after repairing the operating
I Repaired my Operating with the Window XP boot cd because it was faulty, after which it fails to show my files and document on the system again, though it shows the hard disk contain some size, but now file and document are showing again
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Sorry- Which type of Platform (Operating System) Used on your Computer? If you use Window Xp --Insert the CD of Microsoft window and road the windows on your computer. After the windows complete loading file go to Repair using Recovery and use the following command line-- CHKDSK /REPAIR. For windows 7 & Windows Vista insert the CD and road CD then go to Repair.. Addition. You can use Boot Ultimate for Backup the you can Format your Computer.... Note: Do not Format the Computer Before try Repairing The Computer... Thanks a lot. For more info: [email protected]
1) Insert your original Windows XP Professional CD into your optical drive 2) Boot your system from the CD 3) When you see the blue screen look for an option that lets you repair your existing operating system 4) Follow the instructions displayed on the screen very carefully and finally let the program repair your corrupted operating system files.
you will need an original WinXP disk....insert the disk in the CD drive and restart...let it boot from the CD (to make changes to boot sequence make changes in BIOS)
once it boots from CD then repair you OS or install a fresh copy of the OS
did you upgrade to vista and then computer won't boot?. your computer may have not met the hardware requirements which lead to this result.
I would try to save the files by taking the hd out and slave/enclosure install it another machine in order to save the files you need to keep, an alternative solution is to do the same with a usb hd and a live knopixx cd.
once you have saved your files out of the current hd, I would try to fresh install of the operating system assuming that you do have hardware to support the installation.
some computer may not provide a boot or recovery cd but a hidden partition to restore your original installation from or some times even repair the installation. find out on your computer manufacturer's website the recovery methods or a way to purchase recovery cd's (if no hidden partition). if you do have a hidden partition, your computer manufacturer should provide a manual online to access that partition at startup.
NTLDR is short for NT loader – a program loaded from
the hard drive boot sector that displays the Microsoft Windows NT
startup menu and helps Microsoft Windows NT load. So when it goes
missing for some reason, your windows cannot load. Cause:
1. Computer is booting from a non-bootable source.
2. Computer hard disk drive is not properly setup in BIOS.
3. Corrupt NTLDR and/or NTDETECT.COM file.
4. Misconfiguration with the boot.ini file.
5. Attempting to upgrade from a Windows 95, 98, or ME computer that is using FAT32.
6. New hard disk drive being added.
7. Corrupt boot sector / master boot record.
8. Seriously corrupted version of Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
9. Loose or Faulty IDE/EIDE hard disk drive cable. if there is attached drive ,remove the drive first before restarting the system if not then if you had access to another computer, copy the NTLDR and
NTDETECT.COM which is available from the recovery CD which comes with
computer. If you do not have the recovery CD, its available on microsoft site or is available from another computer using
the same Operating System (Windows XP ). The location may be
C:\i386\ntldr C:\i386\ntdetect.com
use a bootable disc to restart the computer
(the Win XP bootable CD or Win 98 bootable CD worked).
After entering MS DOS mode, copy these 2 files to the C drive in
the proper location. After restart, then pressing F10 on start up (used
for system recovery ), then start the repair of Windows via system recovery This will reinstalled all Windows drivers
and system files, while preserving all data on your computer.
Windows 2000 users
If your computer is using Microsoft Windows 2000 and you are encountering the NTLDR error. Create the below boot.ini file on the floppy diskette drive.
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINNT="Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional" /fastdetect
Copy the NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM files from another computer using the same operating system. Both of these files are located in the root directory of the primary hard disk drive. For example, C:\NTLDR and C:\NTDETECT.COM should be the locations of these files on many computers.
Please keep in mind that these files are hidden system files, if you need additional help with viewing hidden files in Windows please see document CH000516.
Once these files have been copied to a floppy diskette reboot the computer and copy the NTLDR and NTDETECT.COM files to the root directory of the primary hard disk drive. Below is an example of what commonly should be performed from the A:\> drive.
copy ntldr c:
copy ntdetect.com c:
After the above two files have been copied, remove the floppy diskette and reboot the computer.
Windows XP users
Insert the Windows XP bootable CD into the computer.
When prompted to press any key to boot from the CD, press any key.
Once in the Windows XP setup menu press the "R" key to repair Windows.
Log into your Windows installation by pressing the "1" key and pressing enter.
You will then be prompted for your administrator password, enter that password.
Copy the below two files to the root directory of the primary hard disk. In the below example we are copying these files from the CD-ROM drive letter, which in this case is "e." This letter may be different on your computer.
copy e:\i386\ntldr c:\
copy e:\i386\ntdetect.com c:\
Once both of these files have been successfully copied, remove the CD from the computer and reboot.
To find the actual boot.ini file you will have to make hidden operating system files visible. To do this, open a folder such as My Computer then go to Tools>Folder Options. Within the new window that appears, select, "View" at the top. Now scroll down just a little ways and un-check, "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)." Now press OK.
Afterward open up My Computer (if it isn't already open) and double-click on your C:\ drive to look at its files. Within this region you should find the file named, "boot.ini."
NOTE: I do not recommend editing this file, as one mistake could corrupt your installation of Windows preventing you from starting Windows successfully. If you do edit the file, you do so at your own discretion and I in no way am responsible for any damages you cause through editing the boot.ini file.
Hopefully that's the information you were after. If not, let me know and I'll see if I can assist you further.
insert your windows cd in drive and restart computer and now your cd will be boot press enter and cd boot now window will install startup files wait until install files,after installing file follow your screen intruction intruction press esc to dont repair window and disk format option will appear format your drive partion to choose fat or ntfs format.
reinstall your operating system
but you will gonna lose everything you have on it
you can log on to www.windowsreinstall.com
for screenshots and info available to reinstall windows.
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