what is NTLDR?

[0JK0]

Hi ya'll

I have just returned from my holidays, where i was away from home for a month. When I came home and turned the computer on i got shocked. On a black screen, before the load of windows, after the sign " Verifying DMI Pool Data" such thing appears:
"NTLDR is missing
Press any key to restart"

What's most surprising is that before I had left the computer worked just fine and through the month when I was away it wasn't even turned on once. What's wrong? I recon it's a hd problem but every cable is connected and the hd is seen in Bios. Did anyone have such a problem? Please, I appreciate any input!!!

 

[blemoine]

Please remove any and all floppy disks from the floppy drive and return your seat to the upright position. this flight may be bumpy so hold on. thanks for choosing anandtech and enjoy the rest of your flight.

 

[0JK0]

Oh my GoD!!!!!!!!
You are right indeed!! I am so careless recently, keep forgetting many things. Thanks a lot blemoine

 

[blemoine]

you are not the only one. i have been working as an Network Admin for 5 years now and i do this on a regular basis. its always the obvious things that seem to get us