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Unmountable boot volume error
Hi John,
Yes, it appears you have to have the XP CD. Judging from Helen's post you might have to do a repair install to fix the problem, this should leave you with your data intact. If you do it check this site for detailed instructions: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm Good luck On Mon, 12 Apr 2004 10:41:03 -0700, "John" wrote: thanks Rodger ! I had printed this however The boot cycle from the HD will not allow me to go past selecting the boot types ( safe mode.. network.. ) no matter which one I select the next message is "unmountable boot volume". The tech note sate to boot to the recovery console but I believe I ahve to have the xp cd in.. which I had disgarded. Thanks again for your reply ! John |
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Unmountable boot volume error
Hi John,
On Mon, 12 Apr 2004 07:01:03 -0700, "John" wrote: I have an pre-installed xp home addition on my dell 4500 that just started giving the unmountable boot volume error during start-up. I found I do not have the "recovery disk" and dell is no help getting me a replacement. hey say I need a new operating s ystem.. my question is can I use and upgrade version or do I need a new complete version to fix this problem. Any help would well appreciated by me and my daughter ! Thanks ! John Check he Unmountable boot volume http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=297185 Good luck |
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Unmountable boot volume error
I had this problem a few weeks ago, and after technical advice was told I had to reinstall XP from the disc. Luckily I did have this. so this is your best bet I think.
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Unmountable boot volume error
"John" wrote:
I have an pre-installed xp home addition on my dell 4500 that just started giving the unmountable boot volume error during start-up. I found I do not have the "recovery disk" and dell is no help getting me a replacement. hey say I need a new operating s ystem.. my question is can I use and upgrade version or do I need a new complete version to fix this problem. Any help would well appreciated by me and my daughter ! Thanks ! John Boot from an XP CD and choose the "Repair (Recovery Console)" option from the first menu. When it has finished booting and stops at the command prompt enter the following command: CHKDSK /R Note: If you cannot boot to Recovery Console from the CD then you can create a 6 diskette set that will allow you to boot to the Recovery Console. Obtaining Windows XP Setup Boot Disks Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 310994 http://support.microsoft.com?kbid=310994 And if CHKDSK /R does not fix the problem then your only option is a reinstall. I am surprised that Dell would not make a replacement CD available for you to purchase for your computer. Good luck Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada -- Microsoft MVP On-Line Help Computer Service http://onlinehelp.bc.ca "The reason computer chips are so small is computers don't eat much." |
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