\system32\hal.dll file

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I am haveing a problem with a Missing or Corrupt \system32\hal.dll file on a dell machine. I start up the computer enter the bios change the boot sequence to boot from CD-ROM then restart so it boots from the OS disc. on the first screen i get three options 1. install the OS  2. repair the OS  3. exit selecting the repair option gets me no ware as it asks what windows (something or other) i would like to log on too?? so i selected the install option hopeing there was an reapir option on the install screen where the three partitions are displayd (one of witch is a hidden one) but there is not.......only three more options 1. install OS on the selected partition  2.delete partition  3. exit. is there anyone out there that no's if there is a repair option after you select the install option??? and if so what partition do i do this on??? or can i go a head an delete the two partitions ( but leaveing the hidden one) and make a new partition and then reinstall XP???? cheers verey much for any help the now and please dont just post a link for some tech site and think this will help....

PudgyOne · Answer

steegig,   How Do I Fix the 'hal.dll is missing or corrupt' Error Message?     Rick

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