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    Install XP on USB hard drive error

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by kunal2sh, Dec 18, 2008.

  1. kunal2sh

    kunal2sh Notebook Consultant

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    I am trying to install XP on my ISB IDE hard drive...Setup sees the hard drive it formats and copys files to but after the fiest boot up to go to the GUI mode it brings 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 have tried everything i.e the recovery console and all..but no luck
    any one mind to help me out?!?!
     
    kunal2sh, Dec 18, 2008
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  2. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Do you have another CD to install from? I've had similar problems and the only way around it was to use another disc.
     
    atbnet, Dec 19, 2008
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  3. kunal2sh

    kunal2sh Notebook Consultant

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    i tried with like 3 different disks...is it because i am installin on to external drive?
    And when i restored my home made image of my desktop pc Xp it brings a BSOD while booting!
     
    kunal2sh, Dec 19, 2008
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    Why are you using an external drive anyhow?
     
    atbnet, Dec 19, 2008
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    kunal2sh Notebook Consultant

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    I want XP for Gaming!! so ya!! btw i got it done so no problem. Mods pls close this thread! Although Atbnet thanks for your replies and concern!
     
    kunal2sh, Dec 20, 2008
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