XP error during start: ARC name for HAL not ok

[Daniel Hartmann]

Can someone help me.

Windows did not start anymore after uploading some
software.
I finally set up Windows XP again. Now I get the message:
Windows could not start because of the following ARC boot
configuration problem:
Did not properly generate ARC name for HAL and system
paths.

Does anyone know what this is all about and how I can fix
it?
Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Daniel,

Either boot.ini is corrupted, or it's got an incorrect pathway. Boot the
WinXP CD and load the Recovery Console, run fixboot from the command prompt.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP [Q307654]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone