Error messages: OX000000D1, OX000000A etc

Question

I have recently been experiencing problems with the start up of Windows XP on my PC with the deadly blue screen with various error messages appearing during the start up and boot sequence.....they have included  OX000007E, 0XC000005, OX0000018, OXF7B7B440, OXF7B7B13C, OX000000C5 and OX00000044.  However the most common that appear are the OX000000A and OX000000D1 error messages with the usual driver_irql_not_less_or_equal and iastor.sys jargon accompaning these error messages.    I have had a look at other forums and microsoft support information about the possible causes of these errors, however there has been no change, infact despite not changing any settings I now cannot do a system restore or more recently get into Windows itself even in Safe mode, which worries me slightly!   I am aware that I have very little memory left so am guessing that this may have something to do with it.  I naturally uninstalled recent hardware which may have introduced the problems I am experiencing, however this brought about no change.  I am happy to do a restore factory settings, however it would be nice to try and keep my current files.  I have heard that this may be possible using a particular cable which works by transfering files from my PC to another even with my PC completely off...not sure how true this is....?   I am pretty stuck as to what to try next so any theories on all of this from anyone would be greatly appreciated.

DoubleDaffy · Answer

I think it could be a harddrive problem. Maybe even a dying harddrive. Save any important files (or all files) as soon as you can. Try posting in the harddrive section of the forum.

Steve2581 · Answer

Yeah that is my initial thought that it is a harddrive problem, especially when I know I only have 23mb space left on it....think that might be why......   I have transfered some files but cant gain access to the others ones I want because I cant even get into Windows in Safe mode......I cant figure out why this is and as I said I havent changed any settings it just started happening or not as the case may be!I have heard I can still transfer them perhaps by removing my hardrive and connecting it to another desktop via cable..want to try and avoid that if possible.............

DoubleDaffy · Answer

I didn't pay attention to the fact that you couldn't boot, sorry. That makes things a bit more difficult. Try running diagnostics on the drive to see if it turns anything up. Good Luck~Justin~

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