ntdetect

About this tag
The ntdetect tag covers issues related to the NTDETECT.COM file, a critical component for booting older Windows versions like Windows XP. Common problems include NTDETECT failures when dual-booting with Windows 7 or after upgrading from XP. Users often encounter errors such as 'NTDETECT failed' or 'Invalid Boot.ini/NTDETECT Failed' when trying to boot into XP from a dual-boot setup. Solutions typically involve manually copying NTLDR, NTDETECT, and boot.ini files to the system partition, configuring boot.ini correctly, and using tools like EasyBCD to manage boot entries. The tag focuses on troubleshooting boot configuration errors in multi-boot environments.
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    Windows 7 I cant dual boot of my USB

    I set up XP in my boot.ini file and when i go and reboot into XP it says NTDETECT failed
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    Windows 7 Restoring XP on another partition

    I was running a dual boot setup with two XP installations, and I upgraded one to Win 7. Stupidly I forgot to back up the boot info for the XP install and 7 wiped it. I'm trying to fix this and having a hard time with it. So far I have downloaded the 3 files (boot.ini, NTDETECT, and ntldr) and...
    • ansset9
    • Thread
    • boot files boot.ini bootloader dual boot easybcd ntdetect ntldr partition windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Cant Access XP after Win 7 installation

    Hi, I have Windows XP installed in my PC.After that I tried to install Windows 7.But after the Win7 installation I am not getting any OS selection option at startup.The PC boot into Win 7 directly. I tried EasyBCD.I tried to create an entry for Win XP .Then it showed a NTDETECT error.Then...
    • anilthomas26
    • Thread
    • boot issues boot.ini dual boot easybcd error message installation issues ntdetect os selection windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support