On Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:46:56 -0700, GoalieMom
<GoalieMom@xxxxxx> wrote:
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>,;We just bought 2 Toshiba Satellites A200, both run Vista Home Premium. Now
>,;one does not boot.
>,;
>,;Some of the screen messages read:
>,;"Windows Error Recovery"
>,;"Windows failed to start."
>,;"Launch repair (recommended)"
>,;
>,;When we click Launch repair the screen goes to Windows Boot Manager and it
>,;reads:
>,;
>,;"Windows has encountered a problem communicating with a device connected to
>,;your computer.
>,;
>,;This error can be caused by unplugging a removable storage device such as an
>,;external usb drive while the device is in use, or by faulty hardware such as
>,;a hard drive or cd-rom drive that is failing. Make sure any removable
>,;storage is properly connected and then restart your computer.
>,;
>,;If you continue to receive this error message, contact the hardware
>,;manufacturer.
>,;
>,;Status: 0xc00000e9
>,;
>,;Info: An unexpected I/O error has occurred"
>,;
>,;There is/was no external device connected to the laptop - only the power
>,;cord. I contacted Toshiba and they wanted to do the recovery that would
>,;erase everything on the laptop. Something we don't want to do - we just
>,;transferred all our files from an old desktop - we don't want to lose the
>,;data.
>,;
>,;Is there any way to save the data? I remember being able to boot pc's from
>,;floppy disks. I searched online but couldn't find instructions on how to
>,;create a boot cd.
Yes. In addition to Knoppix which has been suggested there are other
"live CDs" which will do what you want to do. I use Reatogo which you
can build yourself.
http://reatogo.de/REATOGO.htm
Don't panic about the German address. You will find instructions and
help in English. There is a bit of a learning curve but a bootable CD
with a file manager, antivirus programs, etc. is very useful in your
toolbox.
Bart's Pe or Winbuilder are also available. I found Reatogo the
easiest but your milage may vary.
Another approach is to get an IDE to USB converter. Remove the HD and
connect it to a different computer. Transfer your files and send the
laptop to Toshiba. These converters are inexpensive and available from
several sources. Google "IDE to USB converter".
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>,;
>,;If it's not possible to create a boot cd, is there any other way to save or
>,;recover the files?
>,;
>,;Any help would be most appreciated!
>,;
>,;Thanks, Maria
>,;