hal.dll error

[Rocky]

I have fitted an new CPU and motherboard. Now when I try to boot up the
system I get a message saying hal.dll is missing or corrupt.
How can I fix this problem?
Thanks

 

[GreenieLeBrun]

I have fitted an new CPU and motherboard. Now when I try to boot up
the system I get a message saying hal.dll is missing or corrupt.
How can I fix this problem?
Thanks

Unless the motherboard was identical to the original one you will have to
perform a repair install. Make sure you have your product key and all the
drivers for your hardware.

How to perform an in-place upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

 

[JS]

Suggested sites:
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_repair_a_missing_or_cor.htm
and: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_haldll_missing.htm
and: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/pcrepair/a/missinghal_dll.htm
and: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;330184

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