Sage2050 Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 somehow my boot-lock problem cleared itself up, but i think i corrupted a DLL on my windows HDD, as i can't boot to windows Windows could not start because of an error in the software report problem as: load needed DLLs for kernel. i have a second hdd, which was formatted, but when i try to install windows on it, it says that there is some exe file missing file i386ntkrnlmp.exe could not be loaded. error code is 4 if i try to boot to the second hdd with nothing on it, i get an error that says "couldn't find NTLDR". also, ive plugged both hdds into this computer and i can browse them as if there's nothing wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkilway Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 You PSU is out of spec. Read this; http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10854 My advice is to start completely over, and reinstall windows on the primary hard drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage2050 Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 i know about my PSU problem, i just dont have the money to fix it atm. and i can't find any reason why i can't install windows on my second drive. i even reformatted last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 Hello, If the power supply is too weak you will experience a lot of problems. Like windows not being able to install. Underclock your CPU, choose the lowest CPU ratio. (X4). Set the memory voltage to 2.8v. And try again. That may help but you msut get a good power supply for it to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage2050 Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 ive been running this PSU for about 6 months and never had problems like this. even if i disconnect devices i still get the errors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THunDA Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 ive been running this PSU for about 6 months and never had problems like this. even if i disconnect devices i still get the errors. Its possible the psu kicked the bucket from too much stress over time.. Hopefully you didnt damage something else by using such a underpowered psu.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage2050 Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 yeah, that was one thing i was thinking, but i still cant see how that would effect me installing windows. on a side note, i get the same error when i try to install using a different PC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 To fix the NTLDR not being found insert a blank floppy disk in the drive which has been formatted with Windows XP and then do this: 1. Reboot and hit F8 a few times to access the Windows Advanced menu. From there, choose Safe Mode Command Prompt Only. This loads CMD.EXE. 2. Type CD and hit Enter. This will take you to a C: prompt. 3. Type ATTRIB -S -H and hit Enter. You'll probably see a message appear on screen that the system can't find the Page file, but this isn't important. 5. Type COPY BOOT.INI A: and hit Enter to copy that file to the floppy. 6. Type COPY NTDETECT.COM A: and hit Enter. 7. Type COPY NTLDR A: and hit Enter. 8. Type ATTRIB +S +H and hit Enter. The message about the missing Page file will appear again, but just ignore it as before. 9. Hit CTRL+ALT+DEL to bring up the options dialog box. 10. Click the "Windows" tab and choose to restart the PC. When the PC reboots, it will read the NTLDR file which points it to the Boot.ini and should enable Windows to load correctly. It goes without saying that the first boot device in the BIOS should be "Removable" with "Hard Disk" as second boot device for this to work. If you haven't got a floppy disk which has been formatted with Windows XP, you'll need to do that first from the "Safe Mode Command Prompt Only" prompt. Just type "Format A:" to format it and then proceed with the rest of the instructions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage2050 Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 thanks, i'll try that. any advice on Windows could not start because of an error in the software report problem as: load needed DLLs for kernel. or file i386ntkrnlmp.exe could not be loaded. error code is 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THunDA Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 yeah, that was one thing i was thinking, but i still cant see how that would effect me installing windows.. A psu can cause all sorts of instability.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage2050 Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 but that still doesnt explain why i cant do a windows install on my other PC (the one i'm using now) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm Posted August 30, 2005 Posted August 30, 2005 but that still doesnt explain why i cant do a windows install on my other PC (the one i'm using now) When you see the message to hit F6 to install a SCSI driver, hit F7. That will disable ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) which may be interfering with the installation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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