Hi EddyGuy, You may try to repair the boot configuration using the Windows XP Recovery Console. Note: The Windows XP CD is required to perform the following steps. Let me know if you need further information or assistance. I will be glad to help.
Hi Everyone, My Dimension E521 won't boot up. I get an error message saying that windows can't start because the following file is missing or corrupt. \system32\hal.dill I have tried to reboot with two discs that came with the computer. 1/ Dell Dimension E521 Resource CD (Drivers and Utilities) 2/ Microsoft Windows XP Media Centre Version 2005 with update rollup 2 (Operating System)  This hasn't worked as the system does not appear to be configured to look for the disc. I have tried but can’t get to use F2 or F12 functions during the Bios start up, as the computer is too fast and it has completed it task even before the screen shows the progress bar. I left the power lead disconnected overnight and this slowed the initial process but I still didn’t have any success.  I want to try the XP chkdsk program first but I am at a loss as to I can get to a point where I can boot from the disc. I fear the worst for my PC. Any Ideas?  Thanks,  Eddie
My Dimension E521 won't boot up. \system32\hal.dill file missing