RE: Unmountable_Boot_Volume

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From: Peter (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/23/04


Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 22:01:02 -0700

Hi,

The Boot.ini is corrupted during power interruption.
For this, run the Recovery Console (see below) and use bootcfg /rebuild to correct it.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP [Q307654]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

Borrow an XP CD for your version (Home or Pro) from your friend.
Boot into BIOS and change the boot sequence that the CD-rom is the first boot device, save and exit BIOS settings.
Restart the PC and boot from the XP CD, select Recovery Console by pressing the R key.
In the Recovery console command prompt, type in BOOTCFG /REBUILD and then press ENTER key.
Let it run until finished and then exit Recovery Console.
Reboot the PC.

CARE: make sure your AC power supply is working normally before starting this task.

Hope it helps.

Peter

     
     ----- John wrote: -----
     
     Does anyone know how to get rid of this error? All I get
     is a blue screen saying that.. I don't have my copy of the
     XP cd.. What happend was my monitor went out and I was
     using one that didn't come with my PC, then the power went
     out and this is what I ended up with.
     Someone Please Help....
     



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