HOW DO I CHANGE MY OPERATING SYSTEM?

Ok, so I got this really annoying virus cleaner, so I was scanning (the cleaner wasn't one from the Internet, it was malware bytes), ok so when it finished it shut down my computer then when it came back up it said NTLDR is missing... Ok, so I was sick of XP so I downloaded Linux, now I try to boot it, it won't do anything!!! IT JUST KEEPS SAYING NTLDR IS MISSING, so I wanted to format the drive so I can start new then it wont boot the usb so I'm stuck HELP!!!!! I need it for a project!HOW DO I CHANGE MY OPERATING SYSTEM?
If you haven't already done so, you need to enter BIOS and change the boot order, giving the USB device a higher priority than your HD (assuming your computer supports booting from a USB device). If you're unsure how to do it, keep an eye on your screen as you power on -- it may tell you which F-keys to press. You can go the trial and error route if it doesn't, or do a quick Google search for %26quot;enter BIOS $manufacturer%26quot; (replacing $manufacturer with.... your computer's manufacturer).



If you've changed the boot order, how did you create the USB? You may want to retry, using http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/ and selecting a distro and version in the list, as opposed to selecting your own ISO, or at least double check any guide you followed to make sure you did everything you needed to to make the device bootable. You can also try burning a CD instead.



NTLDR is an easy fix. If you don't have an XP disc that contains the Admin console, you can download it online. I think it's still available on Microsoft's site, and if not, there are legitimate third party sites where it can probably be found, or if you have access to another 2K or XP box, you can follow this: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/301680/



Just pointing that out because I'm not sure if you're familiar with Linux or not. If you haven't used it, you may want to consider fixing your XP bootloader, and setting up a dualboot instead of plunging in head first.HOW DO I CHANGE MY OPERATING SYSTEM?
download ubuntu installer disc. It is a free implementation of linux and it allows you to partition the drive right in the installer. Just download the .iso, burn to disc, and boot from itHOW DO I CHANGE MY OPERATING SYSTEM?
This site has possible solutions to your problem:

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000HOW DO I CHANGE MY OPERATING SYSTEM?
Thats a huge problem you got there! You need to purchase something like XP or Vista at your local walmart! and sorry 2 say! XP is not the problem! I have been using XP since it came out, And im using the computer it came on when it first came out. YOu have to be very careful about what virus scans you use and connect to. Alot of virsu scans have been contained or contaminated with viruses, Exspecially the newest ones. But anyway, Please email me at jet_slc@yahoo.com with every single detail, weither you think it is important or not! for more informationHOW DO I CHANGE MY OPERATING SYSTEM?
You need to go into BIOS settings and make sure the CD drive is first in the boot list. Do you know what you're doing when it comes to booting linux? You can't just download linux and boot from it. You have to make a bootable CD. Burn the .iso image to a cd with ImgBurn Or Nero or something. Then put it in the computer and turn it on.