[Computer-novice]

hi fellow users
i have received the following error when booting into xp.
Unmountable boot volume 0x00000ed (0x8a202900,0xc0000006,0x0000000,0x0000000)
I don't know what this means but i know it is bad. please reply ASAP becuase i need to do work on it.
Yours Faithfully
Computer-novice

 

[joeten]

Re: Unmountable boot volume

Hi and welcome to TSF please try this Unmountable Boot Volume

 

[Computer-novice]

Re: Unmountable boot volume

is there anyway to do this without the cd?

 

[joeten]

Re: Unmountable boot volume

Afraid not

 

[Computer-novice]

Re: Unmountable boot volume

are there any cd downloads on the internet?

 

[joeten]

Re: Unmountable boot volume

No there is not, can you ask a friend ? but the disc has to be the same version as yours example xp home edition

 

[Computer-novice]

Re: Unmountable boot volume

could you transfer files from a computer on the same os?

 

[joeten]

Re: Unmountable boot volume

Do you mean try to save your data ? yes if you have a usb caddy to put your drive in and hook it up to another computer or use a linux live cd to transfer to a usb drive

 

[Computer-novice]

Re: Unmountable boot volume

many thanks will try and sort it out

 

[joeten]

Re: Unmountable boot volume

this is one way to try Use Ubuntu Live CD to Backup Files from Your Dead Windows Computer - How-To Geek

 

[Computer-novice]

Re: Unmountable boot volume

how do you find out what version of xp you have?

 

[joeten]

Re: Unmountable boot volume

Ther could be a sticker on the machine either on the base or near the wrist rest on the right

 

[AlbertMC2]

Re: Unmountable boot volume

Hi

First you are going to need the Windows XP CD. If you do not have one you can download the Windows XP recovery Console ISO from here. (Note that this is just the recovery console and not the full Windows XP CD)
Write it to CD using a program like ImgBurn.
Once written to CD, boot your PC with the CD.
On the first screen press "r" to enter the recovery console.
When asked which Windows you want to log in to type in the number that corresponds to the correct installation (Usually "1")
Enter the Administrator password (if asked) else just press enter if you do not have one.
Then at the command prompt type

chkdsk c: /r

and enter.
Allow chkdsk to run.
Restart the PC once done.

For a more detailed document (with screen shots) on how to enter the recovery console see How to Enter Windows XP Recovery Console

 

[Computer-novice]

Re: Unmountable boot volume

ok thanks so much will update you on my situation in a bit