Just an attempt to lend a little help....
If there is a trusted computer store near you, they can "ghost" all your data and software to your new hard drive and get it set up for you. It cost a little bit but normally not much. In my eyes it's definitely easier, quicker and safer then reinstalling everything. If you are confident in yourself you can even do it. Maybe look into it and see if it looks doable for you. Here is a link with a little information. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.techradar.com/news/best-disk-cloning-software&ved=2ahUKEwja3IbXr_3jAhXbG80KHY6UA9AQFjADegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw1LWORjaKb4wWPPkif88drH&cshid=1565614336230
I asked at the place I bought it, and they said it would be safer to reinstall everything. After 6 years, there are a lot of system problems and missing reg files and stuff...
Plus, I need to sort out what I want to reinstall and what not.
That may be the case. 😁
But in the mean time, the "HAL initialization" error is probably being caused by the keyboard itself.(since you said when you use it it messes up.) Maybe try a wired or wireless keyboard in the meantime.(may be worth it if you are like me and will take an actual death of the laptop to finally set up the new one.) I'm any case i hope it works out well for you.😃🤗