Dell inspiron mini won't boot (XP) says run CHKDSK /F

Discussion in 'Software' started by rustynikau, May 15, 2010.

  1. rustynikau

    rustynikau Private E-2

    Help - I really don't want to lose my files!!!!!

    This is what is reads on the BSOD:

    A problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.

    If this is the first time you've seen this stop error screen,
    restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps:

    Disable or uninstall any anti-virus, disk defragmentation
    or backup utilities. Check your hard drive configuration,
    and check for any updated drivers. Run CHKDSK /F to check
    for hard drive corruption, and then restart your computer.

    Technical information:

    *** STOP: 0x00000024 (0x00190203, 0x86f447A8, 0xc0000102, 0x00000000)


    Note; there is no disk drive in this little baby.

    I can get to the boot menu but not sure how to proceed.

    If I could get to the start menu I would run the CHKDSK
     
  2. collinsl

    collinsl MajorGeek

    As the screen tells you, you need to run CHKDSK. for this you may have to borrow or purchase an external CD-ROM drive as we need to get you to boot from an XP CD somehow.
     
  3. ball_breakin_moon

    ball_breakin_moon Private E-2

    DID YOU FIGURE THIS OUT?

    HELP ANYONE!! I am having the exact same problem with the same messages! I have tried rebooting with the Windows XP system CD (changing the booting order, etc.) with no results.

    How can I do a chkdsk, or complete the other message instructions if I can't reboot? Isn't there a reset button anywhere on the hard drive?

    Every time I want to try something else (to get it to reboot with CD), I have to unplug and replug it.
     
  4. ball_breakin_moon

    ball_breakin_moon Private E-2


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