Re: Unmountable_boot_volume

c.bailey wrote:

> Ok I searched the newsgroups and could not find a answer to my
> question I keep getting an error that says Unmountable_boot_volume
> 0x000000ED (0x8674cc08, 0xc0000006, 0x00000000, 0x00000000) I am
> unable to use recovery console and unable to do anything cause my
> computer just keeps restarting. I do not want to reinstall windows
> cause of data for school and work. If this is the only way how can I
> get the data before I do this

If the data is crucial, get it off first. You can remove the drive and
slave it in a working XP box or use Knoppix. Using Knoppix will let you
know if the hardware is bad or if this is a Windows issue. Here is
information about using Knoppix:

An easy way to retrieve Windows files is to boot with Knoppix, a Linux
distro on a live cd. You will need a computer with two cd drives, one
of which is a cd/dvd-rw OR a usb thumb drive with enough capacity to
hold your data. To get Knoppix, you need a computer with a fast
Internet connection and third-party burning software. Download the
Knoppix .iso from www.knoppix.net and create your bootable cd. Then
boot with it and it will be able to see the Windows files. If you are
using the usb thumb drive, right-click on its icon (on the Desktop) to
get its properties and uncheck the box that says "Read Only". Then
click on it to open it. Note that the default mouse action in the
window manager used by Knoppix (KDE) is a single click to open instead
of the traditional MS Windows' double-click. Otherwise, use the K3b
burning program to burn the files to cd/dvd-r's.

If Knoppix can't see the drive, then you have a hardware issue. First do
a non-invasive test with a diagnostic utility downloaded from the drive
mftr. If the drive fails, it will need to be replaced. Another test is
to see if the drive is fine in another computer. If it is, then you
know your motherboard is faulty and will need to be replaced.

If the drive is not viable at all, the only way to get the data off is
by a professional data recovery firm. I like DriveSavers
(www.drivesavers.com) but there are others. These companies' services
are not inexpensive, but only you can determine the value of your data.

If all this seems difficult - and I'm not insulting your mad skilz since
I have no idea what they are - take the machine to a professional
computer repair shop (not your local version of BigStoreUSA) for
diagnosis/data recovery/fixing.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
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