failed to start file: \NST\NTLDR status: 0x000000f

[JIMT]

I have installed a clone of my XP in a partition on my new Windows 7 64 bit laptop.
I went through this procedure EasyBCD many times. I have the dual boot show up but XP will not boot. It gives the error message
failed to start
file: \NST\NTLDR
status: 0x000000f
I did this
If you get Error loading Operating System after XP restarts:

• Using your Windows 7 installation disc, boot to the command prompt at startup.
• Type in these comands below, and press enter after each one.
  • bootrec /FixMbr
  • bootrec /FixBoot
  • bootrec /RebuildBcd
• Exit the command prompt and restart the computer.
• At this point, Windows 7 should boot up the same way before trying to install XP.
• Continue to step 8 below and run EasyBCD from Windows 7 instead

It still will not boot xp.
Please help

Thank, JIMT

 

[gregrocker]

Did you try using EasyBCD to add XP from Win7 to dual boot? If so, on Edit OS menu delete the XP entry, then Add it again on Add OS tab. It may offer boot files, accept to autocomplete, Save, Restart.

If this fails, post back a screenshot of your Win7 full Disk Management drive map and listings, using SNipping Tool in Start Menu.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello JIMT, welcome to Seven Forums!



I believe this is what Greg is referring to; be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.

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[JIMT]

Thanks for getting back with me. I have two snips but I don't know how to attach them. Can you tell me how to do it.
In the View Settings for XP is Drive C:\ Bootloader Path \NST\ntldr.
In the Bootloader Setup the selection is Windows Vista/7 bootloader to MBR.
If I Press the Write MBR then the computer will not boot and I have to use the Windows 7 disk to repair the operating system.
JIMT

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello again.



This tutorial will show you how, at the link below.


How to Upload and Post a Screenshot and File in Seven Forums

 

[JIMT]

Thank you for guide to attach snips.

In the View Settings for XP is Drive C:\ Bootloader Path \NST\ntldr. Windows search
says the file is in C: but it does not show in explorer.
In the Bootloader Setup the selection is Windows Vista/7 bootloader to MBR.
If I Press the Write MBR then the computer will not boot and I have to use the Windows 7 disk to repair the operating system.
JIMT

 

[gregrocker]

Need to see a Disk Management drive map and listings screenshot. Type Disk Management in Start Search box.

Not sure why you used the Write MBR option. You need to remove XP on Edit Boot menu tab and Add it again on Add OS tab.

 

[JIMT]

I tried to boot after I made the changes and attachments. When I chose XP to boot a few seconds later I say a very brief flash of the XP screen. The problem may be in the XP os. I have the disk manage on the next e-mail.

 

[JIMT]

 

[gregrocker]

Did you delete XP in Edit Boot Menu tab, then add it again in Add New Entry tab?

You may need to try reimaging XP again to see if you can add it correctly just using the Add New Entry tab.

Otherwise you may need to run a Repair Install of XP: Repair Windows XP - How to Perform a Repair Installation of Windows XP - Part 1 of 2

Afterwards you'll need to follow Method Two starting with Step 7 here:: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html

 

[JIMT]

Gregrocker,
I have tried all of the above including installing an image of xp Pro. After reading a lot of information on Sevenforums I find that the very old software, orginally written in DOS, that I want on the laptop will not run on 64 bit.
Can I just reformat the drive and install the image of xp Pro 32 bit windows and xp work?

Thanks for all of the time and information you have done for me.

JIMT

 

[gregrocker]

Did you delete XP in Edit Boot Menu tab, then add it again in Add New Entry tab?

Otherwise you may need to run a Repair Install of XP: Repair Windows XP - How to Perform a Repair Installation of Windows XP - Part 1 of 2

Afterwards you'll need to follow Method Two starting with Step 7 here:: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/8057-dual-boot-installation-windows-7-xp.html

Please verify that you did indeed try to use EasyBCD "Edit Boot Menu" tab to delete XP and then add it back on the "Add OS" menu.

If you did that then follow the next step given above to restart XP by running a Repair Install. There is no reason to reinstall XP, if it will Repair Install it will keep your current install in place and start it up.

Then when you're ready add Win7 using the steps given above.

 

[JIMT]

Yes I did delete XP and added XP in EasyBCD. I have reinstalled xp image twice and then an image of XP Pro. When I try to repair xp windows it get to just after installing SATA drivers and then stopped with "setup" on the screen. When I try the dual boot into XP it says windows did not load and then gives options of safe boot. During the boot Windows XP shows up on the screen for about 1 sec. and then goes back to the previous window. The purpose of buying the laptop was to replace an old dying xp laptop. The software that I run on the laptop is activated by a key that no longer works to transfer to an another computer. That is the reason for doing an image to capture the software and key and have them on a new computer.

 

[gregrocker]

If you follow the steps to Repair XP in tutorial I posted above it shows you have to continue by selecting Setup until it discovers an Installation to Repair, then select R if that option is given. If it isn't, then XP is irreparable.

If it stalls during driver loading, then you may need to install your SATA controller driver at the F6 driver prompt during file loading, or slipstream it into the XP installer: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/72185-sata-drivers-slipstream-into-windows-xp-cd.html?ltr=S XP is too old to have many SATA controller drivers in it's installer.

If this is a retail copy of XP you should be able to migrate it for life, or else call MS. If it came pre-installed on a machine already, then it can't be moved to other hardware anyway.

 

[JIMT]

It is w XP that came with my old laptop.
Thanks for the help.
JIMT

 

[JIMT]

I have installed windows XP on a windows 7 desktop computer. This is not the laptop that you helped me. I gave on that one for now. The desktop set up dual boot successfully by following you instructions. Me new problem is that I can connect to the internet when in 7 but now when it is in XP. I have talked to the cable company and they were not able to solve the problem. In Network Connections shows that it is connected properly. The cable company reset the modem but that did not correct it. They think it must be some software issue with Windows XP. Can you give me a suggestion?
Thanks,
JIMT

 

[gregrocker]

What is the Network adapter you are using? Does it have the latest driver?

Check Network Adapter listings in Device Manager and look for the latest driver on the computer maker's Support Downloads webpage. If you have a custom-built PC then look on the Network adapters Support Downloads webpage, by googling the maker of the adapter.

If there is a more recent one, download and install it as Admin.

If the driver is current, try Disabling then Enabling the network adapter in Control Panel>Network Connections.

Is this a wireless or Ethernet adapter? Have you installed the full software program for the adapter, or just the driver. Try both.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello again.



Have you installed the correct driver in XP for the internet setup?

 

[JIMT]

Computer is a Dell 580 with windows 7 Pro installed.









This is the information in Windows 7. I will get info from XP and put in next response.

Thanks,

JIMT

 

[gregrocker]

When I've installed that Gigabit Ethernet driver in the past, it always says 10/100/1000 on the installed driver.

So I'd make sure I have the correct driver from the Dell Support Downloads webpage for your Tag number.