unmountable boot volume

[audrey]

I get unmountable boot volume. The computer did not come
with a winxp disk, so i can't do a re install of windows.
I have ordered a disk but was wondering if anyone knows of
a fix that i could do to get it up and going before i get
the disk in the mail?

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Audrey;
Power off
Desktop:...Open the case and reseat the hard drive IDE ribbon cable at
both ends.
Laptop:... simply remove and reinsert the hard drive.
If that fails:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=297185
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315403

Otherwise go to the website of the hard drive manufacturer and
download their hard drive diagnostics.