How To Solve Computer Start-Up Problems ? Vol-2

Continued from Computer wont start up ? Vol-1

Symptom :-- Start-up error messages
Types :--

1. Bootmgr is missing. Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart. 

Resolution :--

1. Reset the Master Boot Record (MBR) using windows start up disk.
2. This can be caused when there occurs an error while detecting the boot device priority. So, change the boot options in BIOS menu.  
3. Or you can repair the start up using Windows system disk (Start-up Repair option)

2. Hal.dll is missing or corrupt

hal.dll file doesn't exist in Windows Vista and later versions. This problem occurs only in systems running Windows XP. This happens when the hal.dll file is missing or corrupt or when the boot.ini file is missing or corrupt.

Resolution :--

1. This could be a fluke. Restart the PC.
2. This can be caused when there occurs an error while detecting the boot device priority. So, change the boot options in BIOS menu.  
3. Or perform a system restore using Windows system disk.
4. If the above resolutions doesn't help, Do a repair or clean installation of Windows.

3. Ntldr is missing. Press any key to restart.

This happens when the system is trying to boot from non-bootable devices or when the boot devices are corrupt or mis-configured or even when the IDE cables(cables connecting hard-disks with motherboard) are damaged.

Resolution :--

1. This could be a fluke. Restart your PC.
2. Remove any floppy or disks from the respective drives and restart.
3. This can be caused when there occurs an error while detecting the boot device priority. So, change the boot options in BIOS menu.  
4. Repair the Master Boot Record(MBR) using the Windows system disk.
5. Re-seat all the cables and connections that you come across with in CPU.
6. Perform a repair installation or clean installation of Windows

4. The system restarts after showing Advanced Boot Options screen repeatedly.

Resolution :--

1. Try to start from all the options listed in the Advanced Boot Options screen.
2. Re-seat everything that you come across with in your CPU.
3. Perform the "sfc" command by using the Windows system disk. Google about sfc command to know more.
4. Test the RAM and Hard-disk and their respective connections.
5. Perform a system restore using the Windows system disk.
6. Perform a repair or clean installation of Windows. 

These are all the general errors that one can come across with when starting their computer. If you come up with something other than those listed above, please feel free to contact me. I will always be there to help you. 

The Artifex.

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