TITLE: Windows XP Fix for Unmountable Boot Volume Error

VERSION: 1.00 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq corrects a Windows XP problem with volumes that use the NTFS file 
system on
integrated device electronics (IDE) drives with caching enabled. The problem 
may result in the following blue screen error:
    
  Unmountable_Boot_Volume 

For further information, refer to Microsoft Knowledge Base article 315403. 

 

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP24161
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: February 6, 2004
CATEGORY: Operating System - Enhancements and QFEs
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
Compaq Evo D300 Small Form Factor: All Models
Compaq Evo D310 Desktop: All Models
Compaq Evo D310 Microtower: All Models
Compaq Evo D310 Slim Tower: All Models
Compaq Evo D320 Desktop: All Models
Compaq Evo D500 Convertible Minitower: All Models
Compaq Evo D500 Desktop: All Models
Compaq Evo D500 Small Form Factor: All Models
Compaq Evo D510 Convertible Minitower: All Models
Compaq Evo D510 e-pc: All Models
Compaq Evo D510 Small Form Factor: All Models
Compaq Evo D510 USDT: All Models
HP Compaq d330 microtower: All Models
HP Compaq d330 slim tower: All Models
HP Compaq d530 convertible minitower: All Models
HP Compaq d530 small form factor: All Models
HP Compaq d530 ultra-slim desktop: All Models
HP d325 microtower: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 


PREREQUISITES: 
N/A

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
HOW TO USE: 

  1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.
  2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.
Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.