How to reboot my Inspiron 6000 from CD?

Question

I need to reboot my Inspiron 6000 from the CD as it won't start up normally.  How can I do that?  I currently get an  error message states, 'Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \system32\hal.dll. Please reinstall a copy of the above file' which is happening due to missing or damage of hal.dll

boppo · Answer

hit f12 on boot and pick cd

dunedin · Answer

Here is how to fix your error

Start your PC with the XP Setup CD in the drive. When you see the "Press any key to boot from CD..." prompt, do so and let the CD-based boot process begin.

When the Recovery Console option is offered (Press R to start the Recovery Console), do so. You may be asked which Windows installation to enter, in which case type the number of the Windows installation you wish to work on (usually 1).

When prompted, enter the Administrator's password for that Windows installation. If you did not set a password just press ENTER

At the command prompt, type
Bootcfg /Rebuild
ENTER

The exact wording will depend on your setup, but after a few moments you'll see a prompt that says something like:
Total Identified Windows Installs: 1
[1] C:\Windows
Add Installation To Boot List?

Assuming the information you see is correct, enter
Y

Bootcfg will start the process of rebuilding the boot list to include the indicated Windows installation

After a moment, you'll be asked to "Enter Load Identifier."
This is the name of the operating system that will appear in boot menus.
Type
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
or
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
ENTER

Next you'll be asked to "Enter OS Load Options."
For normal installations, enter
/Fastdetect
ENTER

Type
Exit
to leave the Recovery Console and reboot the PC, which should then start normally.

Windows General

How to reboot my Inspiron 6000 from CD?

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