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    unmountable_boot_volume

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by kevinscotland, Jun 2, 2008.

  1. kevinscotland

    kevinscotland Notebook Consultant

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    so windows won't start! problem is its a c400 Dell and there is no floppy or cd drive. so i can't reinstall windows.

    how can i get this fixed
     
    kevinscotland, Jun 2, 2008
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  2. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    You really need the cd drive so that you can run the repair utility to see if you can fix the mbr. It's also possible that your hard drive is dead.
     
    atbnet, Jun 2, 2008
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  3. ttupa

    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    I agree with atbnet...it's probably a bad (or at least going bad) Hard Drive. Do you have an external drive you can connect, as you may need to at least run some diagnostics from discs.
     
    ttupa, Jun 2, 2008
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  4. Wirelessman

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    Can't you borrow and external cd drive?
     
    Wirelessman, Jun 2, 2008
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  5. kevinscotland

    kevinscotland Notebook Consultant

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    yeah i can but won't i need to install the drivers with the windows WIMP screen.

    i'll prolly need to replace the HD
     
    kevinscotland, Jun 2, 2008
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  6. ttupa

    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    Usually you can at least boot to an external drive. I would say give it a try.
     
    ttupa, Jun 2, 2008
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  7. surfasb

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    Your BIOS should support it.
     
    surfasb, Jun 2, 2008
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