Re: Unmountable_boot_volume
- From: "c.bailey" <cbailey@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 17:56:09 -0800
Thanks guys I got it working well not me but a friend
"Malke" wrote:
> 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
> --
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> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>
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