When I start up I get an error message "Windows could not start because of an error in the software. load needed DLLs for kernel."

Reinstall your OS

You need to use the windows xp setup cd to perform a repair or fresh windows install to solve the problem.

restore to earlly point and run Reginout cleaner to fix error

I really suspect this is a hardware problem -- such as a failed motherboard or ram -- but you might want to try reloading the operating system if you have a Windows CD with the current version.

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;812450

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thank you

in the xp setup, select repair when asked, not repair console, repair installation. repair installation comes after the repair console message, so just press enter to enter setup.

Does it boot in safe mode?

To check, please follow the steps below:

1. Power on your computer
2. Immediately begin tapping F8
3. Keep doing so until you reach the Boot Options menu
4. Select Safe Mode
5. Press Enter

This will load windows using a minimal amount of drivers.

hal.dll is not good, you need to boot from the windows xp cd and select "Install windows" then select "Repair windows installation"

try getting a full copy of xp then use another application

like nero

if you need more advice on this get back to me

you'll need to boot from installation cd, and see if you can get to Safe Mode(F8)

Error Message:
Load needed DLLs for Kernel Translation:
Important Windows XP program files are missing or damaged.
Solution:
This error is confusing for several reasons. First, many users may not understand that the kernel is the main program file in WinXP, the heart of the operating system. Second, the term “load needed DLLs” is just ambiguous enough that you might not know how serious the error really is. Unfortunately, this problem cannot be corrected by just rebuilding the system Registry or restoring files from the WinXP installation CD. You’ll need to perform an “in-place install” of the operating system, which will destroy most of your settings such as Internet Favorites and all of your applications. The good news: An in-place install will usually not overwrite files in your My Documents folder and will keep other files located in other directories (as long as they are not operating-system-related). To perform an in-place upgrade, you’ll need to boot from the WinXP CD, which might require that you enter the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) of your computer and enable the Boot From CD option. Then, when the install starts up, select the Install WinXP option and follow the remaining instructions.