Sunday, 18 August 2013

Fixing Unmountable Boot Volume Error In Windows XP

Almost every computer user might have come across that most annoying and frustrating situation when their computer responds so strangely and at some stage, it may stop responding. What makes it even worse is when you get those weird error messages and you have no clue about what to do to fix the error. Well, if you are victim to this cumbersome problem, then you are on the right article. Here, we will see how to fix one of such common errors named “Unmountable Boot Volume.” Follow these simple instructions from our Windows tech support team that will help you fix this error.

Fixing ‘Unmountable Boot Volume’  Error

  • To begin with, you need to start up your computer system from your Windows XP installation CD. For this, you need to insert the Windows XP CD into your CD ROM drive and switch on your PC.
  • Once you do that, you need to allow your BIOS to boot up from CD. You can open up the BIOS settings on your computer by pressing the F2, F8, F8 or Delete key on your computer keyboard as the computer boots up.
  • Now, a message box will pop up on your computer screen that reads Press any key to boot from CD. Following which you need to press any key on your computer keyboard and wait for some time until another message box pops up that says ‘Welcome to Setup’ on your computer screen.
  • Next up, you need to press the R button on your computer keyboard in order to use your Recovery Console application to resolve the installation issue. After that, you need to hit the Enter key on your keyboard.
  • Then, you need to enter the text CHKDSK/R into the space provided and hit the Enter key. The CHKDSK feature will now scan and repair your hard drive. When you are done with the process, you need to enter the text Exit.
  • Finally, hit the Enter key and your computer system will restart all by its own. All the changes that you made will be automatically saved on your computer.
Well, that is it! By now, you must be able to boot up your computer without any issues. If, you still encounter such issues, feel free to get in touch with our Windows tech support team.

How Do You Reset The Task Scheduler?

Most of the latest laptops and computers come without inbuilt Office package nowadays. Some of them would just have a beta testing version installed on them. 

During installation process, Microsoft Office 2013 uses the task schedule; faults in this could hinder the installation setup. Any error in the task scheduler could prevent smooth Microsoft Office 2013 installation process. Already scheduled tasks that are remaining could be cleaned up, with the following steps.

Microsoft Support for resetting the task scheduler 

For Windows 8 operating system:
  • You need to start the scheduler service first.
  • Swipe in from the right edge of the Windows 8 screen and then proceed to tap Search option. With a mouse pointer, you would need to move to the right hand side-upper corner of Windows 8 screen and bring the pointer down to the Search option. 
  • Next, you need to enter the text Command prompt in the search box provided.
  •  Within the list of results displayed, swipe down to right click the option named Command prompt. Now, click or tap the option reading Run as administrator.
  • You would be presented with the Administrator: Command Prompt window and type in the command as net start schedule. Press Enter when done. 
  • Then you need to try installing Microsoft Office again. Carryon with the following steps, if Microsoft Office setup fails.
  • Follow similar procedure as discussed above. Open Windows 8 screen and swipe in from the right side edge, and then tap on the Search option in the panel displayed.
  • Now in the search box, type in Schedule Tasks and click or tap the option Settings. 
  • You can proceed to click or tap on the option Schedule Tasks within the results listed. 
  • Go to Task Scheduler Library >>Microsoft >>Office; click or tap the Office option. 
  • The Name column would now have a task by the name Office in the middle window located towards the top portion of the screen. 
  • You can proceed to tap and hold or alternatively, right click on Office task option displayed here. Proceed to click or tap on the Delete option now. 

Lastly, you should now restart Microsoft Windows operating system and re-install Office 2013 to explore its features. Microsoft Support is available online and there is direct technical assistance open 24/7 to clear all your doubts.