Solve : computer won't boot: Can this be a virus??

Hello: I use an XP system and all was well. I shut down the computer properly, came back, turned it on, and the power button practically pops back out. Then, when it does turn on it stalls on the bios page and then goes to the black and white page and says it can't boot from disk, and can't boot from DVD

My keyboard is not relating to the computer, so when it says, "hit any key to exit" or hit F2, etc. I can't do any of that.

So I put my XP boot disc in and get this? FILE\:386\halaacpl.dll could not be loaded. Error code 32768

What's wrong and what do I do now?
Thanks. I'm so worried Hi,
Could be:

- FAULTY or failing ram
- BIOS too old
- other faulty hardware
- overclocked system

Basically, there is a hardware problem, and setup isn't going to go through
until it has been rectified.

Perhaps it would be better to start a thread in this forum. They are more experienced in dealing with these type of problems.Hello SuperDave: I don't know what any of that stuff means that you said. Like oveclocked system, failing ram. This whole thing has me terribly worried I did ask over there in the XP section but no one answers. But I guess I'll just stay over there if that's the kind of problem.

I'm afraid to ask, but, is this deadly? Will all my data be lost? Will I have to buy a new hard? Just how much of a nightmare are we talking about here?

If you could just sort of tell me the extent of what is happening I'll get my answer from you and then take the issue over to the XP forum. ThanksI can understand you concern for your data. The best way to retrieve this would be to slave your hard drive to another and save your data to DVD's of some other storage device. This is, if your HD is still working. Did you CHECK inside the computer to ensure that everything is in place and nothing is loose? This could be something to look at.Dave: I don't how to "slave" anything. But you may be onto something about things being loose. I was trying to attach my PHONE and modem lines there in the back an I shifted the computer a little. Wouldn't it be great if it were only something loose. I'll have my son open it and look in there.

How can I slave? Remember that my keyboard isn't working so I really can't give any commands to the computer. All suggestions are welcome!
Thanks so much!brother try to change the memory card sometimes memory card are not functioning properly and then try to fixboot.Dave: We've checked inside and it's a little DUSTY but nothing is loose or disconnected. Still the same problem. Should I try to reinstall windows? My son is able to get past that error message. Is this a windows problem, would it help to reinstall?
ThanksIf you're able to get past the error message, can you view your hard drive? If you can, you should be able to save all your data. Once that's done, we can check your OS to see if there are any corrupt files. A re-install would be a last resort.