Re: windows wont boot up :(

sorry whats the 'recover console'?

"nass" wrote:


Adding to Gerry advice, read the info in the links below and run the Chkdsk
by using the Recovery Console.
"STOP 0x000000ED UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME" Error Message When You Restart
Your Computer or Upgrade to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/297185
Stop 0x000000ED Error Message When Volume on IDE Drive with Caching Enabled
Is Mounted
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315403
HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Error: STOP 0x000000ED UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=&product=92985&docname=c00048490
HTH.
nass

"TheFallen" wrote:

ok done that now i get a blue screen that reads
'a problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent
damage to your computer.
unmountable_boot_volume
if this is the first time youve seen this stop error screen, restart your
computer. if this screen appears again, follow these steps:
check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly installed.if
this is a new installation , ask you hardware or software manufacturer for
any windows updates you may need.
if the problems continue, disable or remove any newly installed hardware or
software.disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing.if you need
to use safe mode to remove or disable components, restart your computer,
press f8 to select advanced startup options, and the select safe mode.
technical information:
***stop: 0x000000ed (0x823229e0,0xc0000006,0x00000000,0x00000000)'



"Gerry" wrote:

James

You need to post a complete copy of the Stop Error Report including the
code etc.

Disable automatic restart on system failure. This should help by
allowing time to write down the STOP code properly. Right click on
the My Computer icon on the Desktop and select Properties, Advanced,
Start-Up and Recovery, System Failure and uncheck box before
Automatically Restart.

Do not re-enable automatic restart on system failure even after you have
solved the problem as it's better disabled. Check for variants of the
Stop Error message.

An alternative is to keep pressing the F8 key during Start-Up and select
option - Disable automatic restart on system failure.

If you are using a wireless keyboard and the F8 key does not work
substitute a wired keyboard and mouse for this exercise only.

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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Stourport, England
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TheFallen wrote:
heres the error message i get in white writing black screen

'we apologive for the inconvenience, but windows did not start
successfully. a recent hardware or software change might have caused
this.
if your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly or was
automatically shut down to protect your files and folders , choose
last known good configuration to revert to the most recent settings
that worked.
if a previouse startup attemp was interrupetd due to a power failure
or becuaw the power or reset button was pressed, or if you arent sure
what caused the problem choose start windows normally.

safemode
safe mode with networking
safe mode with command prompt
last known good configuration (your most recent settings that worked)
start windows normally

use the up and down arrow keys to move the highligh to your choice.'

i have choosen all the options and they all start to load windows(get
to that windows loading bar) the restart the pc
any one has any ideas i would be greatful for the help
james



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