ERR: Cannot Copy Ntdetect.com or Ntldr During WinNT Install (168559)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q168559

SYMPTOMS

When you install Windows NT Server or Workstation on a system that uses an Adaptec AHA 2940UW as the boot controller, you may get the following error:

Cannot copy Ntdetect.com or ntldr.

CAUSE

This error may be caused by incorrect BIOS configuration Parameters set in the Adaptec SCSI controller.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, make sure the Boot Target ID matches the SCSI ID of the boot drive. For more information on how to do this, please contact the manufacturer.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/10/2001
Keywords:kbsetup KB168559
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