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The network admin tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions relevant to IT professionals managing Windows-based networks. Topics include troubleshooting dual-boot configurations between Windows 7 and XP, such as fixing missing hal.dll errors and manually repairing the Master Boot Record without third-party tools. The content reflects real-world scenarios where network administrators need to resolve boot issues, partition problems, and OS selection errors on multi-boot systems. These threads provide practical, hands-on solutions for common Windows boot failures encountered in enterprise or lab environments.
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Windows 7 Win 7 / XP dual boot problem
So, I have XP pro. I got Win 7 Ultimate and installed it on a different partition. Boot loader sees Win 7 and sees "an older OS". I select the other OS and it gives me an error of "Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: Windows\System32\Hal.dll ". I know...- WhiteDragon32
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- bootloader dual boot error hal.dll mbr network admin partition troubleshooting windows 7 windows xp
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support