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You're going to be in trouble if you recovery disks keep getting stuck, and not having a OS disk could be killer. I'd suggest try you recovery disks again, make sure the disk is 100% clean.
If that fails, the next best bet would to explain what happens when the disk gets stuck, and when you try to boot into Windows normally.
If that fails, the next best bet would to explain what happens when the disk gets stuck, and when you try to boot into Windows normally.
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Have you messed with your BIOS or did a recent BIOS update?
If so, your hard drive mode may have been altered.
AHCI and SATA mode in your BIOS, make sure the correct one is selected.
If you aren't sure, try the first mode, if it works, keep it in that mode. If it doesn't work, switch it to the other mode. If it works, keep it in that mode. If neither modes work or a mode works, please affirm in this thread.
This is a random problem solver generated from the unmountable boot volume error.
If so, your hard drive mode may have been altered.
AHCI and SATA mode in your BIOS, make sure the correct one is selected.
If you aren't sure, try the first mode, if it works, keep it in that mode. If it doesn't work, switch it to the other mode. If it works, keep it in that mode. If neither modes work or a mode works, please affirm in this thread.
This is a random problem solver generated from the unmountable boot volume error.
I wish I'd seen this before...
We see quite a few Unmountable_Boot_Volume BSoDs here at the shop.
Normally these can be remedied by running CHKDSK /r from a command promt (either from an OS disc or from the Repair option (if Windows Vista / 7)).
However, due to the issue you're having getting the recovery discs to work... you may want to run a Hard Drive test to see if the drive is going out...
What error are you getting with the recovery disc, and what brand computer is this? (Also, what version of Windows?)
We see quite a few Unmountable_Boot_Volume BSoDs here at the shop.
Normally these can be remedied by running CHKDSK /r from a command promt (either from an OS disc or from the Repair option (if Windows Vista / 7)).
However, due to the issue you're having getting the recovery discs to work... you may want to run a Hard Drive test to see if the drive is going out...
What error are you getting with the recovery disc, and what brand computer is this? (Also, what version of Windows?)
I would get the Hard Drive checked.
If you can get access to a computer with a burner (that can burn ISOs), download and burn a copy of Hitachi's Drive Fitness. It'll check all brands of drives, and is fairly accurate. Otherwise, take it to a pro.
Also, unfortunately, I've seen my fair share of Gateway and eMachine (same company) Recovery discs (and even Recovery Partitions) that did not function as intended... (Haven't had any Gateways with Windows 7 come in yet, so not sure if they've fixed that...)
If you can get access to a computer with a burner (that can burn ISOs), download and burn a copy of Hitachi's Drive Fitness. It'll check all brands of drives, and is fairly accurate. Otherwise, take it to a pro.
Also, unfortunately, I've seen my fair share of Gateway and eMachine (same company) Recovery discs (and even Recovery Partitions) that did not function as intended... (Haven't had any Gateways with Windows 7 come in yet, so not sure if they've fixed that...)
3 main causes for the CRC error during recovery. -
1. Bad Recovery media. (Since it gets farther each time, this is becoming less likely.)
2. Bad DVD drive. (Unlikely since it boots and goes through the first disc.)
3. Bad Hard Drive.
Best bet at this point is still going to be to test the hard drive.
-If it tests good, then you can be fairly certain you have bad media and contact Gateway to get it replaced.
-If it tests bad, then you go the route of getting the drive replaced.
1. Bad Recovery media. (Since it gets farther each time, this is becoming less likely.)
2. Bad DVD drive. (Unlikely since it boots and goes through the first disc.)
3. Bad Hard Drive.
Best bet at this point is still going to be to test the hard drive.
-If it tests good, then you can be fairly certain you have bad media and contact Gateway to get it replaced.
-If it tests bad, then you go the route of getting the drive replaced.
Awesomeness. Glad is was something simple (which I tend to overlook sometimes LOL) and nothing as serious as the hard drive. :thumbup1:
