Get the following error on reboot of the computer: Windows did not start because of a configuration of the disk of the computer problem

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• Dual Boot with windows XP Pro with 2 HARD drive, error on secondary windows install: "Windows did not start because of a configuration of the disk of the computer problem. Could not read the selected boot disk. Check boot path and disk hardware... »

  Hi, I recently bought a new Hitachi 1 TB internal hard drive. I wanted to do a clean install on the new drive (d), be able to dual boot my computer and leave my old 300 GB disk (C :) as the primary windows installation. After physically installing the new HARD drive, I noticed that "new hardware found" and the the brand name flashed in the bottom right corner. I thought I'd see the new hard drive in my computer, but I did not. I initialized the new HARD drive with the computer management window (right click on my computer - manage) and I also formatted in NTFS (I had to change my printer hard drive letter to assign the new HARD drive with the letter D, but I've made other changes after this step). Now, I could see and use in my main windows on the C: installation. I then installed a windows new copy XP pro with the installation CD I got for my C: but on the D: (Note: I have a Dell computer (and the Dell reinstallation CD) and my current version of windows has SP3 while the installation CD is only SP2) (I also reformatted my HARD drive during the installation of windows to NTFS)

  Now when I try to start on installing the new on my D: I get "Windows did not start because of a configuration of the disk of the computer problem. Could not read the selected boot disk. Check startup disk and hardware access path. "and another line saying to refer to manuals HARD drive and windows.

  My Boot.ini file at this time was:

  [boot loader]
  Timeout = 5
  default = multi (0) disk (0) rdisk (0) partition (2) \WINDOWS
  [operating systems]
  "multi (0) disk (0) rdisk (0) partition (2) \WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional "/ noexecute = optin/fastdetect
  "signature (ac516a5c) disk (0) rdisk (0) partition (1) \WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional own "/ noexecute = optin/fastdetect

  I looked towards the top of this help page, but for now I'm unlucky:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314477

  (The next steps I took by throwing from the Windows CD and go into the repair console)

  I tried to use the bootcfg /rebuild but the line to boot.ini for my secondary HARD drive still does not work.

  He gave me something like:

  [boot loader]
  Timeout = 5
  default = multi (0) disk (0) rdisk (0) partition (2) \WINDOWS
  [operating systems]
  "multi (0) disk (0) rdisk (0) partition (2) \WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional "/ noexecute = optin/fastdetect
  "signature (ac516a5c) disk (0) rdisk (1) partition (1) \WINDOWS="Microsoft Windows XP Professional own "/ noexecute = optin/fastdetect

  I also tried to change the signature() to multi (0), but it did not work. (or try almost all possible permutations of disk() and rdisk() partition() 0 to 2).

  I also tried to use expand F(dvd-drive):\i386\ntkrnlmp(I_have_a_duo-core).ex_ D:\windows\system32\ntoskrnl.exe and a few other combinations, but I when I login as D:\windows simply, it fails to extend with a message like "could not develop" or C:\windows I get "restricted access".

  I have not yet tried CHKDSK/r, but since I did a clean install on a newly formatted drive... I don't think it would work.

  I've also marked the partition on the D: as active (in computer management), but it did not help me.

  I've done a first installation of windows repair, strangely, I couldn't fix this one... Still does not work...

  My default windows installation yet works very well & I see that windows has been installed on the D: but I'm ideas from how to operate the dual-boot, can someone throw me a BONE on what to do?

  Maybe try to do something with the Boot Manager (whatever it is?) Create a new partition and use it as a boot manager? I don't really want to do this, because if I made a mistake I will be unable to use my computer and dual boot should work without going through all this trouble... But I found this page: http://technet.microsoft.com/fr-fr/library/ee829686%28WS.10%29.aspx

  Could a clean install two HDD help? I hope I won't have to do...

  Someone has an idea?

  PS: I'm not such an advanced user so I need a solution step by step, thanks!

  Edit: I also noted that I can't see my new HARD drive in my BIOS... weird... SATA-0 is my old drive HARD 1 and 2 are my dvd 3-5 readers are 'off' and it doesn't seem to be anything that it is plugged in. I also have 4 bays for internal HARD disks. Now, 2 are busy.

  Edit2: I looked inside my case and enabled the good Sata in the Bios after a reboot it detected the drive correctly. Dual boot doesn't always work well... The fact that it was disable in the BIOS while I was installing the new HARD drive could change anything? Hmm...

  In case I wasn't clear enough: I had a windows XP Pro installed on my C:, bought a new hard drive and installed the same copy of windows on it (d). I think that should allow me to double boot between the two installs different. Even if for some reason I can't boot from one on my D:. Andrew, I do not understand why you so far physically disconnect the other drive, the point of the whole operation is to build a boot.ini file so that the BIOS knows that it y facilities 2 windows and you allow to choose (and not have conflicting problems between the 2 systems), someone correct me if I'm wrong? "Expand" the part of my first post made reference to one of the solutions provided by Microsoft in the first link that I have included in my previous post (but I can't seem to work).

  In addition, it is the procedure that I followed: http://www.ehow.com/how_5950826_boot-two-different-hard-drives.html

  (except I've had the first installation already done).

  Andrew "also, once a new hd is plugged on the pc & running, most of the BIOS will place (them) as 1st priority hd, set the BIOS to do this", you mean that by installing separately from windows on each unit when the other is not plugged in, I could choose what disk to start from defining their priority in the BIOS once they are all plugged back? It's too tedious (as I intend to move frequently between the 2 installs) and requires a computer to other users of the lack of computer knowledge. Unfortunately, it is not a viable option.

  EDIT: I DID IT! Hmmm... Well, I double checked in the recovery console, the path of the new HARD drive with the arc command Scan. Tried to start again with the MULTI (0) in my boot.ini and it worked... I also had my windows install CD in. Maybe that is why I could not start, windows needs the CD to complete the installation? Weird, I don't know what I did to the difficulty it... but hey, it works! Thanks for your ideas guys!

• How to "Windows did not start because of a configuration of the disk of the computer problem. Could not read the selected startup disk... "on a netbook without a CD/disk drive?

  I did a lot of research and unfortunately havnt found a road toward the front of the detroit to a fix. Long story short... I installed Jolicloud as a dual boot with windows xp on netbook gateway of my wife. This netbook has no cd/dvd drive. Jolicloud wanted to screw up the startup option to not allow me to boot into windows, going Strait to jolicloud without option of windows. I tried to change it via the "menu.lst" and Grub.cfg file (I think) the only value I changed was I think 'boot... ". ' value between 1 and 2. When I restarted, then finally got a startup list (although I don't think that my modification of the value gave me the list, I had already installed manually "Grub" via the cmd prompt. I should have just restarted from there without changing anything else... because when I chose 'windows xp' in the start menu... He gave me a black screen and kept going back to the start menu. Then, I tried the "Vista loader" option... hoping that it would some how solve my problem... He asked me if I wanted to run a repair any. I agree with him and when he finished he told me that there is no enough space on the hard disk to copy the files (or something like that) then it froze kind of there. I had to do a hard reboot after that that it froze, then I got the code "Windows did not start because of a computer disk configuration problem. Could not read from the selected boot disk.  check the hardware path and startup disk, please check the windows documentation about hardware disk configuration and your hardware for more information reference manuals.

  Again, I have no drive cd/dvd on a netbook... IM assuming that im going to have to return a key USB with windows boot info to load the Manu F2 at startup... But I do not know... Help, please. Thank you

  Hello

  Follow method 1 and 4 in the article below and check if that helps resolve the issue.
  Error message: "Windows did not start because of a configuration of the disk of the computer problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314477/en-us

  I hope this helps.

• "When try to turn on my computer: Windows did not start because of the following ARC firmware boot configuration problem: the ' osload partition ' parameter setting is invalid

  Original title: configuration of the CRA

  Hi, I got this message then try to turn on my computer:

  "Windows did not start because of the following ARC firmware boot configuration problem: the ' osload partition ' parameter setting is invalid. "Please check the Windows documentation about the configuration option BOW and your reference manuals of the equipment for more information.

  can someone help me?

  Hi sugenghariyono,

  ·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  ·         What is the brand and model of the computer?

  ·         Are you able to boot to the desktop?

  Follow the steps in the article.

  Error message: "Windows did not start because of a configuration of the disk of the computer problem.

  For reference:

  Advanced Troubleshooting for General startup problems in Windows XP

• Error: "Windows did not start because of an error in the software: load needed DLLS for kernel.

  Original title: I HAVE a BLACK SCREEN.  Shows an error message "Windows did not start because of an error in the soft ware: load needed DLLs for kernel."

  I can't boot from the hard drive or Operating System CD.  Any ideas on how to start the system to fix the error?

  Hi FilippoPosato,
   
  This problem may occur if the Hal.dll and Ntoskrnl.exe files are mismatched.
   
  To resolve this problem, start your computer from the Windows CD, and then upgrade Windows on-site.
   
  For more information, see:
  Error message: Windows did not start because of an error in...
   
  More information on:
  Error Messages When you start your computer if Program Files of Windows are missing or corrupted

• Please help, my other computer shows an error message: "Windows did not start because of an error in the software: load needed DLLs for kernel.

  Please help, my other computer shows an error message: "Windows did not start because of an error in the software: load needed DLLs for kernel.

  Hello

  ·          What is the number and the model of the computer?

  ·          What is the service pack installed?

  ·          The meadow of operating system has been installed on the computer?

  ·          Do you remember any changes made on the computer before the show?

  Try the steps listed in the link below: how to fix a computer that does not start: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/support/nostart.mspx

  You can also check: Error Message: Windows could not start because of the mistake in... : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/326671

• Receiving the message that Windows did not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: windowsroot/system32/ql.dll

  Windows could not, because the folling file is missing or corrupt... What can I do to get Windows

  Hello

  ·         What operating system do you use?

  ·         You're able to boot in Safe Mode?

  ·         Were there recent changes made on the computer before the show?

  If you use Windows 7 try performing the Startup Repair and check if it helps.

  Startup Repair

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/Startup-Repair

  To solve the problem of Windows Vista boot refer:

  What to do if Windows does not start correctly

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-to-do-if-Windows-wont-start-correctly

  For Windows XP, see:

  How to fix a computer that does not start

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-XP/help/Setup/how-to-fix-computer-that-will-not-start

• Windows xp hp will not start. error message: Windows has not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: < root windows > \system32\hal.dll. Please re - install a copy of the above file.

  Hello, I recently restored my windows hp tower to its factory because of virus settings and when I restarted my PC I recieced this error message: Windows has not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \system32\hal.dll Please reinstall a copy of the above file.  where can I get a copy? and is it possible to download the start software and burn it to a cd?

  Hi FRANKGRIMES_945,

  What is the model of your computer?

  (a) you can try to arrange for a Windows XP disk that corresponds to the same edition, as it is installed on your machine.

  (b) thereafter, follow this link & check if you are able to start correctly on the desktop.

  Error message: "Windows did not start because of a configuration of the disk of the computer problem.

  Hope the helps of information.
  Please post back and we do know.

• SE error message: Windows has not start because the following file is missing or damaged. Windows root\system32\hal.dll, after removing the RAM

  Original title: computer \sysytems32|hal.dll shows this when starting. Old dimension 2350.

  I tried to install McAfee Total Protection on an old Dimension 2350 and after that computer system has been slow and useless. After the call of Mcafee, they told me my RAM was too small at 640 MB and said if necessary to upgrade to 1 GB. I called Dell and they wanted to know that the RAM so had to remove it. After removal and reinstallation of the computer, but I got the error above.

  I have the reinstallation windows xp cd drive professional service pack 3, but can not get beryond this message options

  Hi gfritz1,

  You can consult the following Microsoft KB article and check if it helps:

  Error message: "Windows did not start because of a configuration of the disk of the computer problem.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314477

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Error message: Windows has not start because the following file is missing or damaged

  This error sometimes occurs when starting upwards from my Win XP computer:
  Windows could not start because the following file is missing or damaged. Windows root\system32\hal.dll. Please reinstall a copy of the above file.
  the computer then complete the beginning upward and operate normally.

  How can I stop this error message?

  Kind regards

  Hello

  ·         Since when are you facing this problem?

  ·         Remember to make changes to the system?

   

  I suggest to disable the startup items when the system starts up and then check if the problem is resolved.

  How to disable programs that run when you start Windows XP Home Edition or Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/270035

  I suggest following the steps mentioned in the article below and check if

  Error message: "Windows did not start because of a configuration of the disk of the computer problem.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314477

  Thanks and regards.

  Thahaseena M
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.

• Windows will not start because the following file is missing or corrupt < root windows > < hal.dll windows >

  When I turn on my PC a black screen appears for about 5 minutes, then the following message: Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt I can not any more access to the computer and having to turn it off.

  Hello

  I suggest that you follow the steps described in the links below and check if they help to resolve the issue.

  Link 1:

  "Invalid Boot.ini" or "Windows did not start" error messages when you start your computer

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/330184

  Link 2:

  IF the steps in the link 1 does not work, check the steps in the link below.

  Error message: "Windows did not start because of a configuration of the disk of the computer problem.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314477

• When computer booting XP, getting an error saying that windows could not start because a file is missing - windowsroot7\system32\ntoskrnl.exe

  When I pass my computer on a message informing you that windows didn't start because a file is manquant-windowsroot7\system32\ntoskrnl.exe, can you help me?

  * original title - computer error! *

  Hi shortie083,

  You did it of any material changes or software on the computer before this problem?

  You can follow this link & check if the problem persists.

  Error message: "Windows did not start because of a configuration of the disk of the computer problem.

  Hope the helps of information.
  Please post back and we do know.

• "When restarting, get the error, Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: < root Windows > \system32\ntoskrnl.exe.

  Original title: black screen

  Attempt to restart the Gateway system running XP Pro.  The message "Windows has not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \system32\ntoskrnl.exe" Please reinstall a copy of this file.  What do I do and where is this file?

  There is a good chance that the disk check running the Recovery Console will solve the problem.

  1. Insert the Windows XP CD in your CD-ROM drive and restart your computer. If you are prompted, select any options needed to start (boot) on the CD.
    
  2. when the text portion of Setup begins, follow the prompts. Select the repair or recovery option by pressing R.
    
  3. If you have a dual-boot or multiboot system, select the installation that you want to access from the Recovery Console.
    
  4. When you are prompted, type the administrator password. If you have not set a password for the account admin simply press on enter
    
  5. at the command prompt, type chkdsk/r > press ENTER. (Note: there is a space between the slash and the letter k).
    
  6. at the end of the output of scan type > press ENTER.
    
  7 restart your computer.

  If you do not have a Windows Xp disk, follow the instructions HERE to create a Windows Xp Recovery Console

• I get windows did not start and each time that I reboot I get the same thing.

  * Original title: Windows7

  O my pc displays a boot device error so I put in a disk hard new1tb and reinstalled Windows 7 and install goes ok just a little slow, but after the installation is completed after the first reboot I get windows did not start and evry time I reboot I get the same thing tried several hard drives and get the same error not sure of the material cause I can load in the bios very well any help would be great

  In addition:

  Clear CMOS - 3 ways to clear the CMOS - reset the BIOS

  The setup of the BIOS or UEFI firmware, search for UEFI settings so that you can follow special steps to install UEFI below.  Also set SATA controller on AHCI, hard drive, all on first start (or if UEFI Boot Manager WIndows).

  Then just follow these steps for a clean reinstall Windows 7 making sure to remove all partitions up to unallocated space to make it cleaner.   Follow special steps if you have a UEFI BIOS, which will have a system partition EFI in Managment of disk instead of reserved system (MBR) and make sure that the SATA controller is set to AHCI.

  Other important to overcome optmizations install them hedges here to resolve the failures of Windows Installation 7

• Error: "Windows has not start because the following file is missing or currupt.

  Original title: System 32 error

  I have a netbook and wen as its turned on it just comes up with windows could not start because the followingfile is missin or currupt and askin and then reinstall how can I do this wth on a hard drive

  Hi Amandapowell,
   
  Try the steps listed in the following article and check if this can help:
  How do I recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP startup