lost ddl file

[Gerry Cornell]

Martin

Is this a mistype? hal.ddl

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_haldll_missing.htm

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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[martin]

When re-installing Win XP, I got a message stating that
the windows root\system32\hal.ddl
file is missing/corrupt please advise how I retrieve it
or get a copy. Thanks

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

Just to add, many commercial systems that come with XP often don't need to
be activated as they were pre-activated by the manufacturer or the version
supplied is BIOS locked to the system. Usually, you need to run the
activation wizard only if prompted and the user is usually not prompted
under the above circumstances.

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DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/

Martin

Is this a mistype? hal.ddl

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_haldll_missing.htm

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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[Guest]

-----Original Message-----
When re-installing Win XP, I got a message stating that
the windows root\system32\hal.ddl
file is missing/corrupt please advise how I retrieve it
or get a copy. Thanks
.

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

Did you try the fix at this site as suggested:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_haldll_missing.htm

Or:

Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive and you have an
actual XP CD as opposed to a recovery CD, boot with the XP
CD in the drive and perform a repair install as outlined below. If the
system isn't set to boot from the CD or you are not sure, you need to enter
the system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
instructions that if you wish to enter set press a specific key, when you
see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if
the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence. Save
your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive. The system will reboot.

NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data files intact, if
something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be forced to start
over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your data backed up,
you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.

Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD, it
should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if you
wish to boot from the CD press any key.

Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.

Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
using the Recovery console.

The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
on, follow the screens.

If you only have a recovery CD, your options are quite limited. You can
either purchase a retail version of XP will allow you to perform the above
among other tools and options it has or you can run your system recovery
routine with the Recovery CD which will likely wipe your drive, deleting all
files but will restore your setup to factory fresh condition.

 

[Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\)]

Whoops, that was meant for a different thread.