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Problems logging on Windows XP (corrupt or missing file )
hi there , i`ve been having problems lately since last fri logging into my computer and gainign acces to Windows everytime i turn on my computer and it ends up with a black screen with this message : ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Windows could not start because of the following file is missing or corrupt : Croot\system32\hal.dll Please reinstall fix and reboot once its finished . ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- i`ve tried using the Dell Resource CD myself and the Windows XP cd to try to boot through the cds and reinstall that particualar file . is there anyone that can help and send me a guide or walkthrough in order to fix the problem ...and tell me what the problem is thank you very much .
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Posted May 30th, 2006 00:00
Windows XP cd. Here are is how to get to Recovery Console.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307654/en-us
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Posted May 30th, 2006 00:00
for what CD is this ?165
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Posted May 30th, 2006 03:00
i logged in rebooted and used windows xp cd as you said . i clicked on the Recovery Console option and it shows this :
Windows Recovery Console
Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer.
Make sure any hardrives a powered on an properly connected to your computer , and that any disk-related hardware configuration is correct . This may involve running a manufacturer-supplied diagnostic or setup program .
Setup cannot continue . To quit Press F3
dave51_2fe887
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Posted May 29th, 2006 22:00
Have a look here, scroll down to "HAL.DLL is missing".
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_haldll_missing.htm