ErrorWindows could not start because the following file is missing or damaged. Windows root\system32\hal.dll where can I find? How can I fix error?

I turned on the PC and you have question.  I am disgusted.  Now what should I do?

I turned on the PC and you have question.  I am disgusted.  Now what should I do?

Please follow the instructions below. If you do not have your windows disc follow instructions on the link below to create a bootable recovery disk console and then return here and continue with these instructions.

1. Insert the Windows XP CD in the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer. If you are prompted to press any key to boot from a cd do;

2. when the "Welcome" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console;

3. If you have a dual-boot or multiboot, select the installation that you must Access from the Recovery Console.

4. When you are prompted, type the administrator password. If the administrator password is blank, just press ENTER;

5. at the command prompt, type chkdsk/r > press ENTER. (Note: there is a space between the slash and the letter k). Let the scan to run until the end;

6. to exit the Recovery Console and restart the computer, type exit at the command prompt and press ENTER.

Once the scan is complete, restart your computer.  View your results.

How to make a disc bootable windows Xp recovery console.

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