Hal.dll problem

[M armstrong]

I can not boot up my computer. IT keeps saying "WIndows
cannot start beacuse the following file is missing or
corrupt:
<Windows root>\system32\hal.dll
Please re-install a copy of the above file.

 

[Redmond]

This might help, go here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_haldll_missing.htm

 

[Harry Ohrn]

Try a Repair Install. Info here on How To Run Repair Install
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm