Missing or Corrupt hal.dll

I tried install windows xp dark v2 and after it rebooted i get this error:
Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
<Windows root>\system32\hal.dll
Please re-install a copy of the above file.
I cant get anywhere past the Dell loading screen. Please help me!
Answer #1
Just found this on Google:
http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?hal

Answer #2
but what do i do with that?
i dont think thats going to help me out. i want to format my drive again, but i cant even do that!
Answer #3
but what do i do with that? i dont think thats going to help me out. i want to format my drive again, but i cant even do that!
Use HirensBootCD (Partition Magic) to format your HD via DOS. Then install the OS.

Answer #4
how do i get into dos?
sorry if im being such a noob lol
Answer #5
how do i get into dos? sorry if im being such a noob lol
Don’t appologise mate we have all been there!
Download and burn HirensBootCD onto a CD. Check your BIOS settings (press DEL/DELETE key on start up) and make sure your CD/DVD drive is the first boot. Then put HirensBootCD into the drive and restart your PC. A little menu will appear which says something like ‘Boot from CD’ or Boot from OS’. You want the ‘Boot from CD’ option so that HirensBootCD starts up.

Answer #6
i have an xp reinstallation cd and we boot from the cd and we still get the error.
Answer #7
i have an xp reinstallation cd and we boot from the cd and we still get the error.
HirensBootCD is not an installation CD and has nothing to do with an OS installation like your XP CD has …….. try it and see.

Answer #8
ok thank you, i will try it tomorrow
Answer #9
ok HAL.dll is not just a problem with the dll file if it is at all. I had this problem a few days ago all it is is that the MBR is in someway damaged or does not correspond to a correct location. All you have to do is boot the windows cd enter recovery console and use commands fixmbr after that is finished run bootcfg /rebuild and follow the prompts for information! this should make windows bootable
Answer #10
hi i have the same problem with windows vista, but i dont think that i have the boot cd that came with my laptop can anyone help??