Fix Errors Seen During the Computer Startup Process

It might seem silly that we've written a set of instructions for "fixing errors" considering the thousands of possible error messages a computer user could see just from the time you turn the power on to when your desktop is up and available.


However, the fact that you have an error message puts you in a class of relatively lucky victims of computer failure. An error message gives you a specific place to work from, unlike a vague symptom like a computer that turns on but displays nothing or one that shows no sign of power at all.


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How to Fix Errors Seen During the Computer Startup Process

Here's what to do if you see an error message on your computer while your PC is trying to start:


1. Document the error message exactly. While this might seem obvious to some, transcribing the error message in its entirety and without mistake is possibly the most important thing you can do when you encounter an error message while your computer is starting.


Misspelling a DLL file or writing down the wrong characters in a STOP code could have you trying to fix a problem with a file, driver, or piece of hardware that you don't actually have a problem with.


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2.  While there are thousands of errors one might see during a computer's startup process, there are a select few that seem to show up more regularly.


If you're "fortunate" enough to receive one of these common errors, you can save yourself the trouble of searching around for a solution and instead get started on solving the problem:


  • BOOTMGR is missing. Press Ctrl Alt Del to restart
  • Hal.dll is missing or corrupt. Please re-install a copy of the above file
  • NTLDR is missing. Press any key to restart


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3. An error message during startup is an indication of a specific problem, so it's important to troubleshoot the specific issue the message is indicating and not to waste time testing unrelated pieces of hardware or replacing unrelated files.


If we don't yet have specific troubleshooting information for your startup error, you might still benefit from a bit more information about the error.


4. If you haven't already, you should also try to search for a solution to your problem using your favorite search engine.


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5. For the best results, your search string should be surrounded in quotes so it's searched as a continuous phrase, and it should include the complete error message or the file name that the error message references, assuming one is referenced.




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