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"Unmountable_boot_volume" message
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Please help,
Windows XP wont open and the message "unmountable_boot_volume" appears.
Have tried opening in safe mode but the same thing happens. It suggests it may be due to software recently added but theres no way of removing anything.
Many thanks in advance.
Windows XP wont open and the message "unmountable_boot_volume" appears.
Have tried opening in safe mode but the same thing happens. It suggests it may be due to software recently added but theres no way of removing anything.
Many thanks in advance.
Last edited by AndyP; Mar 25th, 2005 at 8:46 am. Reason: title doesnt sound like a request
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boot to the xp disk and do a Repair install
or mabe simular to this ,
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=297185
or mabe simular to this ,
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=297185
Linux boot cd http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html
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Originally Posted by caperjack
boot to the xp disk and do a Repair install
or mabe simular to this ,
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=297185
However, the same message happens when I try to boot up from the recovery CD.
Any ideas apart from ordering a skip!!!!
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Originally Posted by AndyP
Thank you caperjack - my first sign of hope!!!!
However, the same message happens when I try to boot up from the recovery CD.
Any ideas apart from ordering a skip!!!!
Linux boot cd http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html
Thanks for your efforts caperjack. I've been told I have to replace the hard drive because its probably burnt out - does that sound right to you??
Cheers!!!!
Cheers!!!!
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Originally Posted by AndyP
Thanks for your efforts caperjack. I've been told I have to replace the hard drive because its probably burnt out - does that sound right to you??
Cheers!!!!
Linux boot cd http://www.knopper.net/knoppix/index-en.html
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