Re: Restarting Over and Over

Max

0x000000ED: UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME
The kernel mode I/O subsystem attempted to mount the boot volume and it
failed. This error also might occur during an upgrade to Win XP on
systems that use higher throughput ATA disks or controllers with
incorrect cabling. In some cases, your system might appear to work
normally after you restart
Source: http://aumha.org/a/stop.htm

Do you have a Windows XP CD? Is it a Retail or an OEM CD?

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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maxcavsm wrote:
Okay, here's what I got from the STOP code:

UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME
STOP: 0X000000ED (0x82CBBDD8, 0xC0000006, 0x00000000, 0x00000000)

"db ´¯`·.. ><)))º>` .. ." wrote:

you might try using
a windows cd and
log into the recovery
console.

once you are logged
onto the disk system
you can run at the
command prompts

bootcfg /rebuid
fixboot

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for more info:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

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"maxcavsm" <maxcavsm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Well, looks like it's time to reformat one of my computers (if it's
even possible). I turned on one of the computers, only to find
that it's now looping through the startup windows, including the
"Would you like to start the computer in safe mode/last known good
config, etc". No matter which option you pick, the computer,
restarts, goes to the HP logo (computer brand), and goes back to
choose which start up mode to use. I've tried all of them to no
avail.

I'm presuming the only answer is to toss an XP DVD in the drive and
reformat the HD, but I was hoping there was a way to avoid that.
While the computer certainly could use a wipe, there are some
things I'd like to get backed up before I do it. Thanks!


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