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trying to reinstall XP

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by renowayne2006

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Here is the error I keep seeing
"Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt.
Windows root\system32\hal.dll."
This occured after the power failed while I was doing a system restore.

I am now trying to reinstall XP. But in order to reinstall XP, Windows is saying I need to insert my 98 CD. I already upgraded from 98SE. I guess I have to get a copy of 98, install it, and then install XP. Will that work?
I already changed the bios order to boot from the CD Drive First.
Don't know what else to do here.
Thanks
Wayne

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by dmiles

No,you can use 98SE cd to verify the files to perform the upgrade
Insert 98SE in drive,it will verify the OS,then you should be able to install Windows XP

by sembagdod

see, batter thing to do is to format your hard, get clean bootable CD for XP, install it, and then do a ghost copy for your active drive and let the immage set in another drive, any time you have problem with your software, you can get it back in less than 10 mints
hasan samir

by thechas

I assume that you have the "Upgrade" version of XP.

When performing a fresh installation, the XP installer requires you to insert the CD for your old version of Windows to verify that you qualify for the upgrade version.

No files are installed from the old Windows CD. The installer just verifies that you have a valid previous version of Windows that qualifies you for the upgrade.

Chas

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