Howdy,
Repair Windows XP:
1. Create Setup Diskettes in Windows XP:
Please visit the following Microsoft website and
download the setup disk for Windows XP:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?
releaseid=33290
You may download the Setup disk. When you download the
Setup disks, the download contains only one large
program file. When you run the downloaded file, it
extracts the files. You receive the following prompt:
"This program creates the Setup boot disks for
Microsoft Windows XP. To create these disks, you need
to provide 6 blank, formatted, high-density
disks.Please specify the floppy drive to copy the
images to: "
Type the drive letter for the floppy disk drive (this
is typically drive A). After you type the floppy disk
drive letter, you see the following prompt:
" Insert one of these disks into drive drive letter:.
This disk will become the Windows XP Setup Boot
Disk.Press any key when you are ready."
When you press a key, the downloaded file starts
extracting and copying the files. Continue inserting
the blank disks as you are prompted to do so until all
six disks are created.
NOTE : Make sure to label each disk appropriately with
the number that is specified by the program. You will
have to use the disks in the correct order during the
Setup process.
After you have created a startup disk, try restarting
the system by inserting the first startup disk in the
floppy drive.
2. When you restart the system with the startup
diskette, you will be prompted with the following
options:
A. To setup Windows XP, press Enter.
B. To repair Windows XP installation using recovery
console, press R.
3. Choose the option, "To repair the Windows XP
installation using recovery console", press R.
4. If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot computer,
select the Windows installation that you want to
access from the Recovery Console.
5. The screen will switch to black and you will be asked
which installation to log on to. Press 1 and press enter
key.
6. Type the administrator password when you are
prompted to do so.
NOTE: If no administrator password exists, press
ENTER.
7. At the command prompt, type chkdsk /r, and then
press ENTER.
8. At the command prompt, type exit, and then press
ENTER to restart your computer.
See here fore more info:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=297185
http://tinyurl.com/1tkf
HTH
Venkatesh [MCSD][CCNA]
-----Original Message-----
When I boot my laptop (Compaq Presario 1200US) I get a
screen error type message that
says "unmountable_boot_volume". I keep getting the same
message when I use F8 and try to load in Safe Mode.
Eventually the screen turns blue after going thru the
paces to start XP professional but the message stays the
same.
This has been happening for a week now so I haven't been
able to use the laptop. The laptop seems to be working
fine turning on and trying to load the program. Please
pass along any suggestions to get me back in operation.
Thanks.
