The boot process might not do well, when you initiate a computer running Windows. You might obtain the following error message:

NTDetect Failed

This performance will be able to happen if the Ntdetect.com file is missing or injured.

Windows NT 4.0

To solve this matter in Windows NT 4.0, utilize the ERD (Emergency Repair Disk) to repair the boot files:

1. Use Windows NT 4.0 Setup Disk 1 to start the computer.

2. When you are prompted, insert Windows NT 4.0 Setup Disk 2.

3. When the Windows NT Server Setup screen appears, press R to begin the repair process.

4. Use the arrow keys to select Inspect Startup Environment from the repair options, press ENTER, and then cancel the selection of all other repair options.

5. Select Continue, press ENTER, and then follow the instructions to detect mass-storage devices.

6. When you are prompted, insert the ERD.

7. When you are prompted, insert the Windows NT Server 4.0 CD-ROM.

8. When the repair process is completed, remove the ERD from the floppy disk drive, and then press ENTER to restart the computer.

Windows 2000

To solve this matter in Windows 2000:

1. Start the computer from the Windows 2000 CD-ROM.

2. At the "Welcome to Setup" menu select R for repair.

3. Select Manual Repair.

4. Select only Startup Environment from the repair options.

5. When prompted, insert the Emergency Repair Disk (ERD). If you do not have an ERD you can proceed without one.

6. When the repair process is completed, remove the ERD from the floppy disk drive, and then press ENTER to restart the computer.