i am getting an **unmountable boot volume** error message when i try to boot my desktop. Any clues as to what is going on. this pc is only 1 year old. thanks

1/9/2006 5:10:48 PM

search google for the exact error message, in quotes.

odds are thousands of people have had the same problem as you

1/9/2006 5:51:03 PM

I don't get why people get the urge to ask posters to refer to google.

Seriously.

Stupid.

1/9/2006 5:52:33 PM

your post stalking is flattering saurabh

1/9/2006 6:29:48 PM

I post pretty frequently in Tech Talk as is evident in almost all threads here.

Whatever you call me, that comeback was as stupid as the first reply.

1/9/2006 6:32:17 PM

^^^
I don't get why posters call other poster's out for referring to Google without answering the original post. Seriously. Stupid.

Google "Unmountable Boot Volume"; second link.
http://www.windowsreinstall.com/install/winxp/howto3/unmountable.htm

Quote :

" Your computer will not boot returning the error "Unmountable boot Volume". SOLUTION 1 Access the recovery console. (This is the first repair option you get after you boot off the Windows XP CD (To see where this menu is Click here), unfortunately some OEM CD's (Or recovery CD's) do not have this option) Once you log into the recovery console type the following command "chkdsk /f". Once the scan is complete then reboot the computer. You should be able to log into Windows. SOLUTION 2 This option tends to be very successful. Quite simply take the Hard Drive out of your computer, then go to a friends house, that is a friend who owns a Windows XP computer, and with permission open up his/hers computer, disconnect their CD-Rom drives, and plug your hard drive in with theirs, of course make sure the cable is seated correctly and that the power connector is plugged in. Your friend computer will now boot up and run Chkdsk before it logs into Windows, let this run & complete. Take your Hard Drive home and test. This method has a good success rate. SOLUTION 3 Failing all of the above, then run a windows XP repair. Click here to learn about Windows XP Repair"

[Edited on January 9, 2006 at 6:33 PM. Reason : .]

1/9/2006 6:33:14 PM

I don't call out often. If I don't feel like helping, I just don't post.

Jesus didn't put a gun barrel on my head and ask me to post the link to google.

Stupid.

Seriously.

1/9/2006 6:34:26 PM