XP Probs--- ***DESPERATE***

[dank7737]

It's official, I've gone beyond insane trying to fix this problem. Read almost every article online I could find including posts on here. When I install windows it works for about a day or two; couple reboots. I then Get Unmountable Boot Volume Error within 2 days. I've Reformated and reinstalled aprox 30 times, problem persists. I've replaced the motherboard and Cpu and HDD with identical models 3 times now, still persists. I've changed cables, made sure right amount of pins. Removed all unnecesary cards/audio/zipdrive etc... I've tried downloading all windows updates, new drivers, old drivers, everything I can think of. Even done the chkdsk /r and /p . when I did this the BSOD seemed to stop, but if i load windows it freezes at the Welcome screen and bar just scrolls forever. It only lets me into safe mode after doing this. It's been 5 months now with this problem!!!! I want my computer to work!!!!!!

I'm Using:
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XP PRO
Asus p4s533 motherboard
intel p4 2.0a cpu
nvidia geforce4 ti-4200 128mb VIVO
512 MB Crucial DDR Ram
80 GB Western Digital Special Edition Hard drive
Lite-on 40-12-48 CDR
SB Audigy sound card
400w PSU


if you need to know anything else let me know.
******IM DESPERATE******** I need help so bad, nothing has worked so far.
thanks, Dan

 

[Rick]

Have you tried changing your memory?

Memory is very tightly integrated with how your software handles your hard disk and can often be the cause of such catastrophies.

www.memtest86.com

 

[dank7737]

I've ran mem test on it about 15 times and passed every time

 

[Rick]

Well, we can certainly rule that out!

Aside from perhaps the power supply, I would look to your software for the culprit. Try a fresh installation of Windows XP without anything installed. See if this stops the crashing / unbootable volume error.

It's about the only thing left.

 

[Liquidlen]

If you can get into Safe mode I would try shutting/deleting software and periferals down to a basic simple system see if it stays alive ,then reload& test one thing at a time to single out the culprit.Usually if Safe mode runs generally that means your base system is O.K.

 

[dank7737]

havent been installing anything except different drivers for hardware and norton anti virus

 

[vassil3427]

How about BIOS Settings? Check and see if there are any specific settings relating to the HDD maybe you can change..such as Plug & Play OS...etc..just an idea...

 

[novicegamer]

which version of NAV do you have,I had problems with NAV2004 causing errors in OS.So now I dont use NAV at all

 

[Krugger]

"STOP 0x000000ED UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME" Error Message When You Restart Your Computer or Upgrade to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;297185
my first suggestion would be check the cable as that is an easy fix.