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Lew
Registered
06/01/2002
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1014
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27th December, 2003 at 16:07:29 -
Hey all,
I'm trying to install windows xp, as I currently run the amazingly crap ME. The disc I have is the OEM install so im having to install clean rather than upgrade. Everything goes fine until I am prompted to reboot to start install, when it loads up setup, checks some hardware then says 'starting windows...'. I then get a screen similar to a BSOD that says 'UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME' and some info about the address and what to do. After checking a load of sites and none of them solving the problem (chkdsk, installing hd on another pc and running scandisk on it). I currently have a dual boot windows me and xp setup so I can still run the pc. Anyone got a solution?
<--intelligent, witty comment here-->
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Knudde (Shab)
Administrator
Crazy?
Registered
31/01/2003
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27th December, 2003 at 16:25:54 -
yeah, switch to 98se, get virtual PC and run virtual windows XP. 98se is still the best windows, although the next version of XP (XP 2004? I think) should be tons better, as they actually ARE building it from the ground up instead of reusing the win 95 shell.
Craps, I'm an old man!
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Kris
Possibly Insane 
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17/05/2002
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2017
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27th December, 2003 at 17:21:27 -
simple, just turn your boot volume down so it can be mounted
"Say you're hanging from a huge cliff at the top of mt. everest and a guy comes along and says he'll save you, and proceeds to throw religious pamphlets at you while simultaniously giving a sermon." - Dustin G
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Joshtek
Administrator
The Archivist
Registered
02/01/2002
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3841
  
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27th December, 2003 at 17:40:37 -
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315403
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=297185
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/reskit/prmd_stp_woft.asp
try them first... or google...
::  Joshtek ::
Oreos? GO! OREOS!
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