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.

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