I installed Windows XP SP2 from my usb stick (following all instructions). Now when i try to run Windows XP, I keep getting an error "ERROR LOADINNG HAL.DLL, it says that the file is not installed or curropt and says that the system be reinstalled. I reformatted my stick and reloaded windows xp, installed from it again. I still get the same error. Please Heip

See:

How to install XP from USB

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=111406

In case of hal.dll Error on Reboot for GUI-mode of XP Setup:

The Error means only that in GUI mode the Windows folder is NOT found on the default location

which is normally partition(1) of your internal harddisk and would need in boot.ini Menu to Select rdisk(1)partition(1)

Also check the FAQs:

http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=116766