unmountable_boot_volume?

Question

unmountable_boot_volume WHAT THE HELL IS THIS
KEEPS COMONG UP ON MY PC

IM RUNNING XP

thanks for the answers but please explain in more detail

Answer 1

Unmountable Boot Volume Error

You may receive an "Unmountable Boot Volume" error during startup due to an abnormal shutdown process. To resolve the issue, perform the steps given below:

Option 1

The Windows XP startup diskettes allow computers without a bootable CD-ROM to access the Windows XP Setup options via floppy diskette.

1. Visit the following Web site to download the Windows XP Setup file from a different, unaffected computer. Follow the instructions on Microsoft's Web site for creating the Windows XP Setup diskettes.

NOTE: You will need six blank floppy diskettes.

Windows XP Home

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx? displaylang=en&FamilyID=E8FE6868-6E4F-471C-B455-BD5AFEE126D8

Windows XP Pro

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx? displaylang=en&FamilyID=55820EDB-5039-4955-BCB7-4FED408EA73F

NOTE: Clicking the above-mentioned link may give an error indicating it is invalid. If this occurs, copy the portion of the address on the second line and paste it at the end of the address displayed in your browser.

The URLs above will take you to a non HP Web site. HP does not control and is not responsible for information outside of the HP Web site.

2. After the Setup diskettes are created, insert floppy diskette #1 into the computer with the unmountable boot volume error and restart the computer.

3. At the blue setup menu, press R to Repair a Windows XP installation.

4. At the C: prompt, type chkdsk /r.

5. After the chkdsk completes, type Exit at the C: prompt.

6. Eject the floppy diskette and restart the computer.

Option 2

Run Check Disk on the system using the Assy-Recovery Console XP CD.

You can order the Assy-Recovery Console XP CD by contacting our HP Presario Support Technicians at 1-800-OK-COMPAQ (1-800-652-6672). The
Assy-Recovery Console XP CD includes directions to perform a Check Disk on the system to resolve the error.

For Windows XP Home:

Assy-Recovery Console XP - Home Presario

Part Number: 5069-4917

For Windows XP Professional:

Assy-Recovery Console XP - Pro Presario

Part Number: 5069-4915

You should no longer get the Unmountable Boot Volume error during startup.


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Good Luck and Happy Processing.........

Answer 2

Is this coming up all the time when you start the PC? or sometimes windows can start

If you ca supply a bit more info - the make and model of the computer

REASON
Some systems need a update of the BIOS because this problem has been a issue with some models

Or goto the PC makers website to see if their are any crutial fireware updates

Answer 3

It sound for all the world like a bad Master Boot Record. This can happen if you get a Trojan, Rootkit, or other malware program. It can also happen just by some random corruption of the boot sector. It could also be that your hard drive is about to give up the ghost.

Answer 4

Doing that should restore your operating system. It shouldn't affect your data. But then, your data may already be corrupt if your hard drive shows this kind of error. It really wouldn't hurt to try to restore your operating system with the source disks. You really don't have much of a choice here other than to re-format your hard drive, which will definitely erase all your files.

Answer 5

there are three possible causes:

1.The file system is damaged and cannot be mounted.

2.You use a standard 40-wire connector cable to connect the UDMA drive to the controller instead of the required 80-wire, 40-pin cable.

3.The basic input/output system (BIOS) settings are configured to force the faster UDMA modes.

Answer 6

Basically you have to mount your volume. The OS doesn't recognise it but not knowing your OS doesn't really help in giving advice. Tell us what your OS is - Linux or windows and someone else will be able to tell you what to do.