Error STOP:INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE

 

After installing  windows XP and when you restart your machine you get the following error : “STOP:INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE” and you are unable to start your Windows XP machine.

 

Reasons

1. Partition may not be set active.
2. Error in boot device.

 Solution
1. Place the xp cd in the cd-rom.
2. Select the repair (pressing  R)option and enter through the Console option.
3. While the process was going Press SHIFT+F10.
4. Type " FIXBOOT " press Enter.
5. Type " FIXMBR " press Enter.

Now restart your system