An unexpected I/O error has occured.File:\Boot\BCD

Anonymous
2009-11-05T00:39:10+00:00

My Toshiba Satellite with Vista Premium 64 stopped working.I get the black screen and only F2,or F12 work(not F8)If I don't press anything, I get a message

"Windows has encountered a problem communicating with a device connected to your pc.This error can be caused by unplagging a removable storage device...,or by faulty hardware such as a hard drive or CD-ROM.Make sure any removable storage is properly connected and then restart your pc.

File:\Boot\Bcd

Status:0xc00000e9

Info an unexpected I/O error has occured."

Nothing is connected to my laptop.

Can't go to any safe modes.Tapping F8 not doing anything.Tried recovering my system with Vista recovery disc' with no luck.When I get to System Recovery Options screen,no systems come up.I tried trun System repair,get the same massage at the end.Tried to do restore points,get error message about not having any restore points.Is there a way I can restore it to factory settings with pressing some magic buttons?Or do anything else to get it to work.I must've spent at least 20 hrs trying to fix it,with no results.Thanks for any suggestions.

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-03-24T04:16:41+00:00

    Yeah, apparently Deleena 5 didn't understand the problem. With a blank screen,kinda hard to even guess where the mouse  arrow is, let alone try to open anything. Have the same problem with my ACER Aspire 5750-6690. Working on it. That IT degree is finally paying for itself.

    Once I find the fix for it, I will post.

    Hey ik this post is super old but I'm currently having the same issue with the same laptop. Did you happen to figure anything out

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-03-08T08:58:43+00:00
    1. The comment you are responding (pointlessly) to is now almost 7 years old, why even bother if you aren't going to attempt to be productive? 
    2. The original answer attempts to offer a list of possible resolutions. Obviously for the OP, they have exhausted most measures and won't be able to access the start menu. The OP would likely need to start at step 3, boot from external media, and attempt repairs. For someone else who might be able to utilize safe mode, using the start menu and running chkdsk might be a viable option. The point of archived answers is not just to help the original poster, it's also to help those with similar problems who may benefit from one of the suggestions given along the way.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-03-08T08:22:27+00:00

    How can he press start are you freaking retarded?!?!?!?!?!?!

    I would manhandle your sorry ****!!!!!!

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-11-17T16:58:31+00:00

    I don't think anyone can tell you whether it's worth it to upgrade RAM unless we at least  know which HP mini you have (there are many) and how much memory it currently has. 

    Having said that, laptops are pretty cheap these days.

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-11-16T14:00:40+00:00

    I don't know how helpful this will be and the truth is, I know very little about computer repair. However, I had the same issues reported on this post and after hitting the enter button, I received a window at the bottom of the page and did type in information seen on the Debleena post. I saw nothing and in frustration I just set the computer aside. The computer was left on overnight, it did go into sleep mode, and upon restarting, the computer is again functional. 

    Note, I have AVG Security and a window did appear from AVG tech advising I can contact them for any manufacturers' issue. I do not understand this as I was unaware I had such a service.  So, I really can't say what corrected my computer but  I am using an upgraded Windows 10 from a windows 7 starter on an older hp mini with not enough memory.

    I guess I now need to ask whether a memory upgrade is useful on this machine or should it just be replaced given reduced prices for a replacement.

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