windows will not load

[paul3200]

i have a Fujitsu AMILO Pro V2030 it has windows XP Home Ed. SP2 i think. When
i turn it on it goes straight to the page that says 'we aplogize for any
inconviniance, but windows did not start successfully...' then there are
options
'safe mode
safe mode with networking
safe mode with command prompt
last known good configureation (your most recent settings that worked)
start windows normally'

when i chose any of them windows starts to load but then a blue screen with
writing appears but it flashes too quickly to read what is written on it how
can i fix this with out buying a new OS.

 

[paul3200]

just to say i still have the product key on a sticker on the laptop

 

[neil]

Start to press the F8 key as the laptop starts, before the screen appears
with the message you have quoted. You will get a similar screen appear but
it should have the option to disable automatic restart on error. Select that
option and then write down the information from the "blue screen" and post
it here.
Have you added any new software at all, or hardware (but you say it's a
laptop so I assume not) but if you have anything plugged into the usb ports
then unplug them for now.
Neil

 

[paul3200]

it says

A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to proven damage
to your computer.

UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME

if this is the first time you've seen this stop error screen,
restart your computer. if this screen appears again, follow these steps:

check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly installed. if
this is a new installation, ask your hardware or software manufacturer for
any windows updates you might need.

if this problem continue, disable or remove any newly installed hardware or
software. disable BIOS memory options such as catching or shadowing. if you
need to use safe mode to remove or disable components, restart your computer,
press F8 to select advanced startup options, and then select safe mode.

Technical information:

***STOP: 0x000000ED (0x84347E39, 0xC0000006, 0x0000000, 0x00000000)

 

[neil]

Do you have a WinXP CD? if so boot from that and see if you can access the
recovery console. From there you need to run chkdsk/F at the command prompt.
(I suspect your file system has become corrupted)
Neil

 

[paul3200]

i do not think i have a WinXP CD

Do you have a WinXP CD? if so boot from that and see if you can access the
recovery console. From there you need to run chkdsk/F at the command prompt.
(I suspect your file system has become corrupted)
Neil

 

[neil]

I think you need to carry out chkdsk to correct any disk errors, look at MS
explanation of getting to the recovery console
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058
from there you can see the chkdsk commands.

Could you borrow a XP CD from a friend, I think this could be your only
option.
Neil

 

[paul3200]

it says i need a WinXP installation disc. i do not have this

 

[neil]

That's why I was asking if you could borrow one.
Neil

 

[Jose]

it says i need a WinXP installation disc. i do not have this

Make your own Recovery Console CD. No Windows CD required.

Eliminate or repair possible file system corruption from a power
failure, ungraceful shutdown or aborted restart.

Have any of these events occurred?

You should first boot your PC into the XP Recovery Console using a
bootable XP installation CD or a bootable CD with the XP Recovery
Console on it.

You can make a bootable Recovery Console CD by downloading an ISO file
and burning it to a CD.

The same XP Recovery Console commands can be run from the bootable
Recovery Console CD.

The bootable ISO image file you need to download is called:

xp_rec_con.iso

Download the ISO file from here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?ueyyzfymmig

Use this free and easy program to create your bootable CD:

http://www.imgburn.com/

It would be a good idea to test your bootable CD on the computer that
is working.

You may need to adjust the computer BIOS settings to use the CD ROM
drive as the first boot device instead of the hard disk. These
adjustments are made before Windows tries to load. If you miss it,
you will have to reboot the system again.

When you boot on the CD, follow the prompts:

Press any key to boot from CD...

The Windows Setup... will proceed.

Press 'R' to enter the Recovery Console.

Select the installation you want to access (usually 1: C:\WINDOWS)

You may be asked to enter the Administrator password (usually empty).

You should be in the C:\WINDOWS folder. This is the same as the C:
\WINDOWS folder you see in explorer.

RC allows basic file commands - copy, rename, replace, delete, cd,
chkdsk, fixboot, fixmbr, etc.

From the command prompt window run the chkdsk command on the drive
where Windows is installed to try to repair any problems on the
afflicted drive.

Running chkdsk is fine to run even if it doesn't find any problems.

Assuming your boot drive is C, run the following command:

chkdsk C: /r

Let chkdsk finish and correct any problems it might find. It may take
a long time to complete or appear to be 'stuck'. Be patient. If the
HDD light is still flashing, it is doing something. Keep an eye on
the percentage amount to
be sure it is still making progress.

Remove the CD and type 'exit' to leave the RC and restart the
computer.

You do not have to adjust the BIOS again to boot on the HDD since the
CD will not be present.

Here is additional information about how to start Recovery Console:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

Here is additional information about the Recovery Console commands you
will be using:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

 

[paul3200]

Make your own Recovery Console CD. No Windows CD required.

Eliminate or repair possible file system corruption from a power
failure, ungraceful shutdown or aborted restart.

Have any of these events occurred?

You should first boot your PC into the XP Recovery Console using a
bootable XP installation CD or a bootable CD with the XP Recovery
Console on it.

You can make a bootable Recovery Console CD by downloading an ISO file
and burning it to a CD.

The same XP Recovery Console commands can be run from the bootable
Recovery Console CD.

The bootable ISO image file you need to download is called:

xp_rec_con.iso

Download the ISO file from here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?ueyyzfymmig

Use this free and easy program to create your bootable CD:

http://www.imgburn.com/

It would be a good idea to test your bootable CD on the computer that
is working.

You may need to adjust the computer BIOS settings to use the CD ROM
drive as the first boot device instead of the hard disk. These
adjustments are made before Windows tries to load. If you miss it,
you will have to reboot the system again.

When you boot on the CD, follow the prompts:

Press any key to boot from CD...

The Windows Setup... will proceed.

Press 'R' to enter the Recovery Console.

Select the installation you want to access (usually 1: C:\WINDOWS)

You may be asked to enter the Administrator password (usually empty).

You should be in the C:\WINDOWS folder. This is the same as the C:
\WINDOWS folder you see in explorer.

RC allows basic file commands - copy, rename, replace, delete, cd,
chkdsk, fixboot, fixmbr, etc.

From the command prompt window run the chkdsk command on the drive
where Windows is installed to try to repair any problems on the
afflicted drive.

Running chkdsk is fine to run even if it doesn't find any problems.

Assuming your boot drive is C, run the following command:

chkdsk C: /r

Let chkdsk finish and correct any problems it might find. It may take
a long time to complete or appear to be 'stuck'. Be patient. If the
HDD light is still flashing, it is doing something. Keep an eye on
the percentage amount to
be sure it is still making progress.

Remove the CD and type 'exit' to leave the RC and restart the
computer.

You do not have to adjust the BIOS again to boot on the HDD since the
CD will not be present.

Here is additional information about how to start Recovery Console:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

Here is additional information about the Recovery Console commands you
will be using:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

is this legal

 

[Johnny Fosse]

is this legal

Yes, but from all appearances it's probably beyond your capabilities.

 

[Jose]

is this legal

Yes. You will not be "installing" anything if that is your concern.

If you try to do anything on an afflicted file system, you will
probably not get far. You will, however, get frustrated.

Make sure your file system is intact first. This is the easiest way
to do it without an XP installation CD.

 

[neil]

This disc is just what you need if you haven't got a XP CD. You can then
follow the MS instructions and run chkdsk.

(I've downloaded it, it's just the job)
Neil

 

[paul3200]

JUST TO SAY THANKS TO ALL OF YOU. IT HAS WORKED. MY COMPUTER WORKS NOW.