- Jul 23, 2015
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Tried to turn my computer on today and Windows will not start. I am using Windows 7. I only get to the Windows Boot Manager, which tells me "Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might be the cause. To fix the problem, insert the installation disc and restart, and choose Repair Your Computer."
I did insert my installation disc, but unfortunately the Repair your Computer option never shows up, even when I hit F8 to go into Advanced Boot Options. It's simply not on the list.
There have recently been several urgent Windows Updates, so that is what I suspect caused this. I have not installed anything or made any other changes lately.
It also tells me: "Windows failed to load because a critical system driver is missing or corrupt" and lists "Windows\system32\drivers\volsnap.sys" as well as "Status: 0xc00000e9"
The computer will not boot in Safe Mode. I also tried to boot with Last Known Good Configuration, which didn't do anything either.
Any help anyone could offer on solving this would be greatly appreciated. I'm hoping I won't lose everything (and yes, I'm kicking myself for not having a backup.)
I did insert my installation disc, but unfortunately the Repair your Computer option never shows up, even when I hit F8 to go into Advanced Boot Options. It's simply not on the list.
There have recently been several urgent Windows Updates, so that is what I suspect caused this. I have not installed anything or made any other changes lately.
It also tells me: "Windows failed to load because a critical system driver is missing or corrupt" and lists "Windows\system32\drivers\volsnap.sys" as well as "Status: 0xc00000e9"
The computer will not boot in Safe Mode. I also tried to boot with Last Known Good Configuration, which didn't do anything either.
Any help anyone could offer on solving this would be greatly appreciated. I'm hoping I won't lose everything (and yes, I'm kicking myself for not having a backup.)
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