HAL.DLL MISSING OR CORRUPT ERROR MESSAGE

If you receive an error regarding a missing or corrupt hal.dll file, it may simply be the BOOT.INI file on the root of the C: drive that is configured incorrectly.

To resolve this issue:

1.) Insert and boot from your Windows XP CD.

2.)At the first R=Repair option, press the R key

3.)Press the number that corresponds to the correct location for the Windows installation you wish to repair. This will typically be option #1

4.)Type bootcfg /list to show the current entries in the BOOT.INI file

5.)Type bootcfg /rebuild to repair it

6.)Take out the CD ROM and type exit

Your Computer will reboot and you should now be able to access Windows once again.