It may seem silly to write a set of “fix” instructions, considering the thousands of possible error messages a computer user can see from the moment the computer boots up to the moment the desktop boots up and becomes available. However, the very fact that you have an error message puts you in a category of relatively lucky victims of computer failure. An error message gives you a specific place to work, unlike vague symptoms like a computer that boots but displays nothing or shows no sign of power at all. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to fix errors that appear during the computer startup process.
How to fix errors that appear during the computer startup process
Here's what to do if you see an error message on your computer while your computer is trying to start up:
- Document the exact error message. Although this may seem obvious to some, copying the error message completely and without errors may be the most important thing you can do when you encounter an error message while starting your computer.
A spelling mistake may result in: DLL file Or write the wrong letters in STOP code To try to fix a problem with a file or operating program Or a piece of hardware you don't actually have a problem with. - Although there are thousands of errors that one might see during the computer startup process, there are a few errors that seem to appear more regularly.
if I were "lucky" If you encounter one of these common errors, you can save yourself the hassle of searching for a solution and instead start solving the problem:
- BOOTMGR is missing. Click on Ctrl Alt Del to restart
- The Hal.dll file is missing or corrupted.Please. Reinstall the version From the file above
- NTLDR is missing. Press any key to restart
Note: The error message you see doesn't have to be exactly what we mentioned above. For example, the HAL.DLL issue comes in different forms, but it will always mention hal.dll.
Are you experiencing an error other than the one listed above? No problem, you're not experiencing one of the most common computer startup errors. Skip to step 3 below for help.
3. Search a7la-home at the top of this page for a troubleshooting guide specific to the error message. We have individual troubleshooting guides for over a thousand specific error messages. Chances are, we have one specific to the error you're seeing when you start your computer.
The startup error message indicates a specific problem. Therefore, it's important to troubleshoot the specific issue the message indicates and not waste time testing unrelated hardware or replacing irrelevant files.
4. If we don't yet have specific troubleshooting information for your startup error, you may still benefit from more information about the error.
5. If you haven't already, you should also try searching for a solution to your issue using your favorite search engine.
For best results, the search string should be enclosed in quotes so that it is searched as a continuous phrase. It should include the full error message or the name of the file the error message refers to, assuming it refers to one.
