subject: An easy fix for Windows partition recovery and for missing Ntfs.sys file [print this page] An easy fix for Windows partition recovery and for missing Ntfs.sys file
Most of the system files are quite important for the Windows system. Let's have a look on the same, Ntfs.sys file is a system file. The location of the Ntfs.sys file is the C:WindowsSystem32drivers. Without this file, you cannot boot your system. Your numerous efforts will give no results.Missing, corrupt or damaged Ntfs.sys file creates a huge problem. As written above, your system cannot get boot. In system, valuable data resides that cannot be afforded to lose. For such situations, it is suggested to sort out the problem using best possible methods. If you do not get success, then you have an option of a commercial partition recovery software.
Let us consider a practical example. Suppose, you make an attempt to boot your Windows XP system. But it does not boot and you receive an error message on the screen like this:
"c:windowssystem32drivers
tfs.sys is missing or corrupted."
"Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: System32DriversNtfs.sys"
Cause:
Above problem gets encountered when Ntfs.sys file either gets corrupt, missing, or destroyed
Resolution:
Problem of corrupt or damaged ntfs.sys can be solved by following steps:
Boot your system using a Windows XP CD-ROM.
With the help of a Recovery Console, do a repair of Windows XP installation. Press the R key, when you are asked to do the same.
Type below stated commands in the command prompt:
cd windowssystem32drivers [Press the ENTER Key]
ren ntfs.sys ntfs.old [Press the ENTER Key]
After typing both the commands do not forget to press the 'Enter' key.
If the corruption has affect the ntfs.sys file, then it will change the name. But this command
will not rename this file, if the Ntfs.sys file file is not there.
4. Again type the below command in the command prompt. After typing a command, use an
ENTER key.
copy X:i386
tfs.sys drive:windowssystem32drivers (here, X refers to CD-ROM
Drive)
5. Take it out the Windows XP CD from drive. Enter quit and use an ENTER key to close the
Recovery Console.
6. Restart your system.
By above repairing steps of Ntfs.sys file, you will become able to boot your system in a correct manner.
But if the same problem still persists, then it might be possible that there is problem with the file system. For such situations, installation of Windows XP will be helpful. But by doing the same, there would be chance of losing the data. But do not lose hope. You have another option of a commercial Windows partition recovery software. Such software easily recover partition without data loss.
Stellar Phoenix Windows Data Recovery isa versatile tool that is used to recover partition from the file systems, such as exFAT file systems, FAT, and NTFS easily and effectively. The tool recovers a collection of different file types. It works well with Windows 7, Vista, Server 2003, XP, 2000, and NT4(SP6).
