<windows root>\system32\hal.dll

Yup, you'r right.

expand E:\i386\hal.dl_ c:\windows\system32

Also, space between _ and c.

Hi Nazzgull,

Got annoyed with it all in the end and gave it to a professional.

Just wanted to stop by and say thanks for the advice and tips.

Thanks mate.

Hi,
Okay. This was last step, and you was soo near..

No problem.

Read the instruction. Hope it will help you http://www.completepcpedia.com/file_missing.html

Good Luck