NTLDR error - too many files root directory

[JBaileys]

Installing our software - caused several temp files to be dumped into the root of the hard drive. This then causes an NTLDR error as there are too many files.

What is the best way to be able to access the local drive to delete the files. I have used bootdisk which does not give me access.

 

[bcastner]

Use Recovery Console.

Note that the Delete command does not accept wildcards in Recovery Console:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/229716/EN-US/

 

[LWComputingMVP]

The recovery console should work in this circumstance, but the recovery console is VERY limited in ability. I would suggest you download the "Ultimate Boot CD for Windows" from

http://www.ubcd4win.com

- that will give you MUCH greater flexibility and a graphical environment.

 

[JBaileys]

Using the win 2000 setup disks twice - the machine hung when going into recovery mode.

Pulled the files off with a USB ide hardware converter, then fdisked.

#^$#@$

-JB

 

[LWComputingMVP]

Ultimate Boot CD for Windows not working for you? Only takes 30 minutes to setup and build... less once you're familiar with it.

 

[JBaileys]

Did not try the ultimate boot CD.

It sucks to think that I would have to individually delete files with the recovery console. 65000 + files !?!

Thanks,

jb

 

[LWComputingMVP]

Thats why I suggested the other tools; The recovery console is limited.

Do you use WordPad for all your word processing? Or do you go get a better tool? Most people get a better tool - that's what the Ultimate Boot CD for Windows is - a better tool. Try it.

 

[bcastner]

You cannot place 6500+ files in the root of a disk volume.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;114842

 

[JBaileys]

This was a problem with a set up program that failed. No one took the software seriously. I am so happy I no longer work there. The grass is definitely greener on the other side.