You can run the hard drive manufacturers test utility but it sounds like you
need a new hard drive. You may be able to access and recover the data on the
dive by placing the drive in an external cradle and connecting to a working
computer.
Unmountable Boot Volume
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555302
Background information on Stop error code
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms797142.aspx
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
Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q314058
When you restart your computer or upgrade to Windows XP, you receive the
"STOP 0x000000ED UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME" error message
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/297185
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Hope this helps.
Gerry
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