Help SnowLeopard get a free computer!

[SnowLeopard]

Ok, here's the story: My dad tried running the re-install system disk on his four-year-old laptop computer. Unfortionately, the system crashed and now all you get when you try to turn it on is a message that reads as following:

" A problem has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.

UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME

Check to make sure that any new hardware or software is properly installed.
If this is a new installation ask your hardware or software manufacturer for any windows updates you might need.

If problems continue disable or remove any new hardware or software. Disable BIOS memory options such as Catching or shadowing. If you need to use Safe mode to remove or disable components, restart your computer, press F8 to select advanced startup options,and then select Safe Mode.

Technical information
***Stop 0x000000ED (0x817DAD80, 0xc0000006, 0x0000000,0x0000000)

I have no idea what most of this means, but my dad says that if I can get the computer to work, I can keep it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Mithrandir]

Sounds to me like the hard drive got corrupted. Try re-installing windows and you may be all set.

[SnowLeopard]

Thanks much Mithrander, I'll get back to you whether it works or not.

w00t! It works. Thank you so much!!!