Corrupt .dll files in XP

R

=.RLM.=

What is the easiest way to restore a corrupt .dll file in WindowsXP Home
Edition?

Thanks,

RLM
 
C

Carey Frisch [MVP]

Go to Start > Run and type: CMD , and hit enter. In the resulting
Command Prompt window, type: SFC /SCANNOW , and hit enter.
You may be prompted to insert your Windows CD in the CD Drive.

SFC = System File Checker. SFC will scan your system and replace missing
or damaged XP system files with the correct version.

Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310747

Afterward, perform a "tune-up":

1. Perform a DISK CLEANUP:
(Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup)

2. Go to Start > Run and type: CMD , and hit enter. In the Command
Prompt window type: CHKDSK /F , and hit enter, answer "yes" and
reboot your computer.

3. Afterward, perform a DEFRAG of your hard drive.


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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| What is the easiest way to restore a corrupt .dll file in WindowsXP Home
| Edition?
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| Thanks,
|
| RLM
|
 
R

=.RLM.=

Thanks Carey!

I am trying to help a friend with his computer. He is telling me that
WindowsXP doesn't get a chance to load before he gets the error message
that says "<windowsroot>\system32\hal.dll" "Please re-install a copy of
the above file"

What can I do to re-install the .dll file if I cannot go through WindowsXP?

Thanks,

Richard
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