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I am running ACRONIS True Image Home version11 on an XP computer.
I have creaated a backup of my operating system partition using a CD built from the application.
The backup image, created as a sector by sector image, verifies ok.
When I come to restore the system partition, however, it will not boot.
I get an 'NLDR missing or invald' error - what am I doing wrong?

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You don't need to create the backup image as sector by sector to be able to restore your system. Many users think it is better, but this is wrong. It doesn't add anything useful for the restore.. It will make the image bigger.
1) When you restored, what did you restore?
2) Did you restore the MBR+track0?
3) Did you check that your BIOS boot options are still pointing to the right disk?

1) The partition
2) Yes and also NO
3) YES - The partition I was attempting to restore was on HD0 which is active and a primary HD

Soemtimes when I do a restore, the boot order specified inthe BIOS changes -- I think this happens when actual harddisks change but in any event it's very easy to check anc correct.

I'd also try restoring the MBR

chris saunderson wrote:

1) The partition

Do you have only one partition?
Do you have only one disk? Is there any chance you have a multi-boot system?

3) YES - The partition I was attempting to restore was on HD0 which is active and a primary HD

A partition is primary or extended, primary partitions can be active, not disks. I am not splitting hair here, but I want to make sure you restored all the partitions you had on your disk.
If you did, then it looks like you followed the right process with Acronis, and I cannot explain why the message is showing up.
You will have to use a Windows XP repair console to repair your computer startup.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307654
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

With the 'benefit of hindsight' all is clear...
HD0 had two partitions on it.
Partition two WAS extended.
Changing it to a primary partition alows 'acronis' to work.
http://do-it.no-ip.org/acronis/soln.JPG
shows my disks....
PROBLEM SOLVED :) and many thanks for your time
chris