Unmountable_boot_volume

[Guest]

OK I am getting somewhere nut my PC knowledge is lacking.

The above can indicate:

A problem with a wire - I assume it is not this as I have made no changes
A BIOS setting problem - again I have made no change
Or file system damage - this looks most likely to me

Can anyone say?

The recomended fix for this is to run chkdsk/r but it advises a chance of
losing data.

What is the chance of losing data?
Is there any way to retrieve data before going down this route?

I have 3 months of non-backed up photo's which I would like to make sure I
keep

Thanks for your help

 

[peter]

You need to use your XP CD and hit R at the 1st screen to boot into the
Recovery Console
Once in the Recovry Console type in ..fixboot
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058
peter

 

[Gerry]

You should always post complete copies of Error Reports:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms797142.aspx

Try Peter's suggestion.


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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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