If the system cannot find the NTDETECT.com file and cannot boot, you can boot to the installation CD and copy the NTDETECT.com file directly from the I386 folder.

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The NTDETECT.com file is essential for Windows NT-based operating systems (like Windows XP) to boot properly. If it's missing, using the installation CD to access the Recovery Console allows you to copy the NTDETECT.com file from the I386 directory directly to the root of the system drive, thus potentially fixing the boot issue.

If the System Cannot Find the NTDETECT