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Unmountable boot volume in XP pro

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  • BillScarab wrote: »
    Very odd that something like that allowed it to boot to safe mode but not normal mode but well done on getting it sorted.

    i was really suprised when it booted up 1st time after i plugged the cable in. im glad i have got it sorted now!!
  • BritBrat
    BritBrat Posts: 3,764 Forumite
    It's always the simple things that gets you. :)

    How did the cable get moved?

    I did ask you what you were doing when it went wrong.
  • BritBrat wrote: »
    It's always the simple things that gets you. :)

    How did the cable get moved?

    I did ask you what you were doing when it went wrong.

    yes i know you did, but i dont think i was concentrating enough :o

    i had taken the HDD out to put it in my dads comp to back up all the data onto my dads computer. i double checked the lead as well, but obviously didnt notice that it was at an angle
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