Got an old laptop that wouldn't mind getting running again just to run music off for my sonos
But everytime I turn it on I get a blue screen and says

"UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME"

Any ideas as to what this actually means
Would it require a new harddrive to get it running or is it a windows problem?

Thanks

Does this help????

Different language to me mind

>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555302

Sounds like the RAM has gone to me.

You can buy new sticks of it

what version of windows do you have?

I think its XP on that one

Think I upgraded the RAM so its got 2 different sticks, so might try one at a time

well the only thing i can think of is the hdd has an error if you have the installtion disc insert that and boot up the laptop then you will have a welcome screen appear click r then the dos will appear, type in chkdsk/p click on enter then once its done type in fixboot then click enter then it will ask you for a yes or no type y. after thats done type in exit and click on enter that will restart your laptop.
thats the easiest way to explain if you not a computer geek like me hope it helps adam.

Not RAM related, its a fault with the file system.

Boot from an XP CD
Launch the Recovery Console (press R when prompted, NOT F2 for automated recovery)
Select your Windows partition
type in the following commands.

chkdsk /r
fixboot
fixmbr

Usually, chkdsk /r is enough to solve it, but the other two commands rewrite the boot sector.

A Vista or 7 DVD will also work, but when you see the Windows setup screen, press Shift-F10 and use that command prompt instead, appending C: to your commands.

christ, my head hurts reading those last 2 posts.........

I'd just buy a new one

Lovely will have a look when I get back from Manchester

Thanks peeps

Will any xp disc do or does it need to be mine?

Any should do it.

yeah as shaun said anyone will do. good luck

Ok will try and get hold of one

eBay???