Help with BIOS

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Xintus-1765, Aug 31, 2008.

  1. Xintus-1765

    Xintus-1765 Private E-2

    I'm unable to load my daugther's PC, I keep reciving the same MSN...

    This is what it's happening...

    - I turn on the PC
    - PC Manufacturer Logo Appears
    - Pentium 4 Logo Appears
    - Blue Screen with White Letters showing the following MSN

    Windows was unable to load and have to shutdown for protect your computer, please restart your computer and try again.

    UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME

    If this problem occur again please press F8 for get into the BIOS and use ADVANCE STARTUP OPTIONS to review your computer.



    I have no idea what this it mean but I already try several times to restart the PC and I keep geting the same message. :confused

    Can somebody help me please...
     
  2. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    This means there is a problem with the hard drive.
    This is the explanation and steps to try and repair the damage
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555302

    Where it says insert the XP CD, you need an actual XP CD not a restore/recovery CD that most manufacturers supply with a computer.
     

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