For the most part receiving a random error message on your PC once in a while is not the worse thing that can happen. Quite often, it's just your PC trying to tell you it needs time to think and it might freeze on you for a second or two or throw up the not responding - give me a break message! Blue screen error codes on the other hand, send a jolt of fear and panic up most people's spines. When the computer displays the dreaded blue screen it can be a bit of a surprise. If it's the first time to see one, you may not realize how significant the problem is and go with the usual response. That is following an IT pro's usual solution of turning the computer off and then back on. In my previous office job, I actually gave up calling IT, when there was a freeze. I simply cut out the middle man and hit the power button. With blue error messages, you don't have the option to exit from the message and resume your work. Unfortunately, the only way to escape from the error code is a full restart. It's a common assumption to think that this is a one-off' experience and you'll be on your way, never to see a blue screen again. But don't be fooled because stop error codes aren't as random as you might think. Usually the cause of the blue screen crash is a software or hardware fault or incompatibility. It's not something you can ignore, unfortunately because it's often reoccurring. Getting the stop error code can be infuriating when you haven't saved what you've been working on for the past hour. You can wave goodbye to all your efforts since a restart usually means all you work will be gone. If you know the ins and outs of a PC you might be able to recover data, but don't risk it if you don't know what you're doing. So you might be thinking that the best option is to have a PC technician have a look at your computer. If the lost data is that valuable to you, this is not a bad idea. As for the unmountable boot volume' blue screen error message, you might be comforted in knowing that it is actually a fairly common problem. The blue screen has many names but it is frequently referred to as the blue screen of death or BSoD. So you're thinking you're in luck' because it should be an easy fix, being a frequent issue and all. Wrong! You'd be surprised how many different stop error codes there actually are. By far the most frequently occurring reasons for blue screen error codes are driver and registry issues. Conflicts can be caused from incorrect installation or update of programs, hardware devices and printers etc. The solution may be simple such as rolling back a newly updated driver. Unfortunately updates can sometimes cause incompatibilities and may require a patch. The best thing to do is to write down the error code when it appears. It holds the key to fixing the problem. Sadly, the message will probably read like gibberish and be as easy to decipher as Morse code in a foreign language. Your best bet is to seek help from either a PC techie or start rooting for the answer on the Net. While seeking help from a computer expert isn't a bad idea, it's often not necessary. A wide range of errors and problems can be fixed automatically using software.
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