Windows Doesn’t Boot – The Definitive Solution List

r00tk1ll's picture
Submitted by r00tk1ll on Wed, 04/16/2008 - 21:16.

90% of the Windows machines I have seen that wont boot was the direct result of some missing file or damaged portion of the Master Boot Record. Fortunately there are multiple boot disks and methods available to get you back in business. I would like to examine the multiple ways available out there to fix problems like this and compile, with the help of the readers, a definitive list of solutions for these problems. If you have anything to contribute, or know of any quick fixes please feel free to add to this discussion.

Error:
Unmountable Boot Volume – 0x000000ED

Possible Cause:
Damaged MBR

Solution:
Boot OEM Windows Installation Disk, at the first screen type “R” for the recovery console. Once in type “FIXMBR”. Once finished run “CHKDSK” to double check for errors. Type “EXIT” and reboot your machine.

Again this is only the beginning of a master list, please
contribute to help this list grow!

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raaki_88's picture

the most common thing is

Submitted by raaki_88 on Wed, 07/30/2008 - 17:09.

the most common thing is what u have mentioned but this method worked for me only 75% of the time .. what i do is that whenever i have a corrupted windows i simply boot the system with linux (most probably with ubuntu ) and then i install it to the available free space in the system ... after that it updates the boot loader and viola i have my windows back ...this consumes 2-3 gb of space ..

or

boot with linux copy NTLDR(FROM I386 DIRECTORY) from windows disk (from a pendrive or from any other media) to your local windows it should fix