windows wont boot up :(

[Guest]

heres the error message i get in white writing black screen

'we apologive for the inconvenience, but windows did not start successfully.
a recent hardware or software change might have caused this.
if your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly or was
automatically shut down to protect your files and folders , choose last known
good configuration to revert to the most recent settings that worked.
if a previouse startup attemp was interrupetd due to a power failure or
becuaw the power or reset button was pressed, or if you arent sure what
caused the problem choose start windows normally.

safemode
safe mode with networking
safe mode with command prompt
last known good configuration (your most recent settings that worked)
start windows normally

use the up and down arrow keys to move the highligh to your choice.'

i have choosen all the options and they all start to load windows(get to
that windows loading bar) the restart the pc
any one has any ideas i would be greatful for the help
james

 

[Gerry]

James

You need to post a complete copy of the Stop Error Report including the
code etc.

Disable automatic restart on system failure. This should help by
allowing time to write down the STOP code properly. Right click on
the My Computer icon on the Desktop and select Properties, Advanced,
Start-Up and Recovery, System Failure and uncheck box before
Automatically Restart.

Do not re-enable automatic restart on system failure even after you have
solved the problem as it's better disabled. Check for variants of the
Stop Error message.

An alternative is to keep pressing the F8 key during Start-Up and select
option - Disable automatic restart on system failure.

If you are using a wireless keyboard and the F8 key does not work
substitute a wired keyboard and mouse for this exercise only.

--



Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

[Guest]

ok done that now i get a blue screen that reads
'a problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent
damage to your computer.
unmountable_boot_volume
if this is the first time youve 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 you hardware or software manufacturer for
any windows updates you may need.
if the problems continue, disable or remove any newly installed hardware or
software.disable BIOS memory options such as caching 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 the select safe mode.
technical information:
***stop: 0x000000ed (0x823229e0,0xc0000006,0x00000000,0x00000000)'

 

[Guest]

Adding to Gerry advice, read the info in the links below and run the Chkdsk
by using the Recovery Console.
"STOP 0x000000ED UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME" Error Message When You Restart
Your Computer or Upgrade to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/297185
Stop 0x000000ED Error Message When Volume on IDE Drive with Caching Enabled
Is Mounted
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315403
HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Error: STOP 0x000000ED UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=&product=92985&docname=c00048490
HTH.
nass

 

[Guest]

sorry whats the 'recover console'?

Adding to Gerry advice, read the info in the links below and run the Chkdsk
by using the Recovery Console.
"STOP 0x000000ED UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME" Error Message When You Restart
Your Computer or Upgrade to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/297185
Stop 0x000000ED Error Message When Volume on IDE Drive with Caching Enabled
Is Mounted
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315403
HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Error: STOP 0x000000ED UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=&product=92985&docname=c00048490
HTH.
nass

 

[Guest]

Hi Fallen,
From its name Recovery console: to recover and Repair corrupted
files/folders on your System and to have access to system file to perform
some operations.
Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058
HTH.
nass

 

[Guest]

so i should start up in safemode if i can and use the recovery console?

 

[Guest]

No, you will need to Start with the XP CD in the CD-ROM and select the
Recovery console to start in Recovery Console.
Read the links provided and all the info there on how to perform the
Recovery Console.
You may need to adjust the BIOS to Start from CD as your First Boot options
then your Hard Drive.
If this procedure is not your cup of tea, take the machine to your local
Repair Shop to repair it for you.
P.S if you tried the Recovery and Got Enter Password, leave as Blank if you
didn't set a password on first installation.
HTH.
nass

 

[Guest]

ok i changed the bios so it runs the cd first and put in the windows disc i
get a black screen with white writing and it reads
'diskette drive b : none serial port(s) : 3f8
pri. master disk : lba,ata 133 81gb paraellel port(s) 378
pri slave disk :none ddr dimm at rows : 0 2
sec master disk : none
sec slave disk : dvd-rw,ata 66

pri master disk hdd s.m.a.r.t. capability .... disabled

pci device listing ...
bus no. device no. func no. vendor/device class device class
irq
0 15 0 1106 3149 0101 ide cntrlr
11
0 15 1 1106 0571 0101 ide cntrlr
14
0 16 0 1106 3038 0c03 usb 1.0/1.1
uhci cntrlr 10
0 16 1 1106 3038 0c03 usb 1.0/1.1
uhci cntrlr 10
0 16 2 1106 3038 0c03 usb 1.0/1.1
uhci cntrlr 11
0 16 3 1106 3038 0c30 usb 1.0/1.1
uhci cntrlr 11
0 16 4 1106 3104 0c30 usb 2.0
ehci cntrlr 12
0 17 5 1106 3059 0401 multimedia
device 12
0 18 0 1106 3065 0200 network
cntrlr 10
1 0 0 10de 0322 0300 display
cntrlr 10

acpi controller 9
verifying dmi pool data ...........
boot from cd : _ '
but i cant write anything in the bit after 'boot from cd:' even though
theres a flashing _

 

[Guest]

Hi Fallen,
Did you Set the Boot option in the BIOS like this:
1- CD-ROM <=First Boot
2- HDD1 as Second Boot (make sure it is the Master partition if you have Two
HDDs).
3- Floppy Drive <= as your Third boot device.

If this was correct then either your HDD is bad or the MBR has a problem
linking to an active partition, try to Enable the Pri Master and see if the
HDD will be seen.

Or try to reverse which you done and make the HDD your first Device then
your CD-ROM then whichever device(s) left.

Also you can check that the Data cable (Ribbon cable) is firmly connected
from either the Motherboard and Hard Drive (make sure to not fry the
Motherboard by your Body ESD?).
HTH.
nass

 

[Guest]

I have the same problem as The Fallen.
I tried all the options including Disable Automatic Restart on System
Faliure. Re-started the computer and nothing changed.
If I understand correctly the best thing to do is boot-up from the system
disc and perform a Recovery Console. Will I loose the files I have saved in
my C drive? (Most of them are Adobe photos).

 

[Guest]

ok i have the same problem as well the black scren comes up wndows partially
load and then a blue screen appears i cant even login cause it just does the
same thing over and over and over and over and over i need some help if u do
can u email me at (e-mail address removed)

 

[Guest]

I am having the same problems too. I cant even get it to go to the
microsoft xp loading screening anymore.

 

[Guest]

same here

I have even tried to reload Win XP from cd... performing a ntfs full format,
and it would not format HD so...

I am pretty sure my HD is fried.

Agree????