Boot Volume Error
Advanced computer users would be benefited by this article. In case you do not have the complete knowledge on advanced troubleshooting, you could always take a professional’s advice or contact the helpdesk.
Error messages keep dwindling on the computer when it is restarted for upgradation to windows XP. Error messages like Unmountable boot volume may appear. In case you receive such types of error messages while restarting the computer, then the original operating system may still work perfectly.
Solution:
Educate yourself on the Technical information and why the error has taken place. The purpose behind this message needs to be identified. You could also start by Checking out the error message so that you are able to resolve the problem.
Technical information relating to the error
The technical information behind the occurrence of the error needs to be identified. This irrational behavior of the computer could be due to the following reasons:
Usage of standard 40 wire connector instead of a 80 wire connector for connecting the UDMA drive.
Problems in the file system and inability to get mounted.
You could prevent the following:
Valuable data can be saved if the appropriate cable is used.
Try using the drive which has a damaged file system
How to go about?
First and foremost: Jot down the type of error occurring. The cause of the error could be that your file system has got corrupted.
To go ahead with the repair, you need to follow certain steps:
Start the PC by inserting Windows Startup. In case your computer is able to boot from the CD drive, start the windows installation disk.
Click on the repair option.
In case you own a dual boot computer, click on windows installation.
Type out the Administrator password, when prompted. In case there is no administrator password, just click enter.
Type exit and then enter for restarting the computer.
Once the volume is repaired, check out whether the hardware to figure out the reason for the damage.
In case this method is not effective, try repeating it. You need to type fixboot in place of chkdsk.
In case the problem still persists, you need to go ahead with the next steps section.
Method 2: Checking of IDE cable
In case your computer is supported by UDMA hard disk, try out steps mentioned. In case the PC is not supported by UDMA hard disk, follow Next Steps which would guide you accordingly.
In case your UDMA hard disk has a 40-wire UDMA, then you need to change it to 80-wire cable.
‘Fail Safe’ setting can be loaded. These options can be reactivated (for example USB support).
In case you are still not very clear on how to go about, then the next step is to get in touch with the manufacturer or go through the users guide which would give you tips on how to go about.
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