Missing or Corrupt HAL.DLL

If you get an error regarding a missing or corrupt hal.dll file, it is possibleBOOT.INI file has the wrong configuration (misconfigured).
Insert the Windows XP CD and boot from the CD.

• At R = Repair option appears first, press the R key
• Press the number that corresponds with the location of the installation of Windows you want to repair.
• Usually # 1
• Type bootcfg / list

Featured content / input on the BOOT.INI file

• Type bootcfg / rebuild

Improve the configuration of the BOOT.INI file

• Eject the CD ROM and type exit