What causes an inaccessible boot device?

What causes an inaccessible boot device?

Most of the time, the INACCESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE error occurs because a boot device has failed or is unreadable. During input/output (I/O) initialization the boot device driver might not have been able to initialize the boot device (which is a hard drive or SSD, perhaps even one of the best SSDs).

How do I use Windows 2000 recovery console?

Start your computer with the Windows 2000 Startup (Setup) floppy disks or with the Windows 2000 CD-ROM. At the “Welcome to Setup” screen, press F10 , or press r for Repair and then c to start the Recovery Console.

How do I fix inaccessible boot device with CMD?

Firstly, you need to open Command Prompt as an administrator. To do so, press the Windows key, type cmd, right-click on the result and choose Run as administrator. Within the Command Prompt app, type chkdsk /f /r and press Enter. Wait for the app to process your input, then type Y and press Enter.

Can inaccessible boot device be fixed?

These pending updates can cause an inaccessible boot device error. To remove them, you’ll once again need to open Command Prompt in the advanced startup options by going to Update and Security > Recovery > Advanced Startup > Restart Now > Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Command Prompt.

How do I repair Windows 2000?

Windows 2000/XP/2003

  1. Boot the Windows Setup disc and start the Recovery Console.
  2. Type fixmbr and press Enter to repair the master boot record.
  3. Type fixboot and press Enter to repair the boot sector.
  4. Check the disk for corruption in the file system, if applicable.

How do you reset a Windows 2000 Professional?

How to Do a Windows 2000 System Restore

  1. Restart the computer.
  2. Scroll down to “Directory Services Restore Mode” in the boot menu and press “Enter.”
  3. Press “Enter” on the next screen to confirm that you would like to restore Windows 2000.

Does resetting PC fix inaccessible boot device?

If the INACCESSIBLE BOOT DEVICE error is caused by certain software, you can easily fix this error by performing Windows 10 reset. Bear in mind that this process will delete all files from your C partition, so be sure to create a backup.