missing or corrupt <windows root>\system32\hal.dll file

[Scott]

I am running Windows XP Home Edition. While using
Internet Explorer, I received the "Unexpected error,
Explorer is shutting down" message. Now, after restarting
my computer via the Start button...Restart, I received the
following:

"Windows could not start because the following file is
missing or corrupt: <windows root>\system32\hal.dll"

The help articles all seem to indicate this problem
occurrs after upgrading to Windows XP and involves the
Boot.ini file. Since my system started with Windows XP,
this does not help solve my problem. Any advise on how to
cortrect this problem would be appreciated.

 

[Taurarian]

Hi Scott, this is all the info/links I have on missing Hal file, disregard
what is not relevant to you.


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;330184
"Invalid Boot.ini" or "Windows Could Not Start" Error Messages When You
Start Your Computer

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320252
Error Message: Windows Could Not Start Because the Following File Is Missing
or Corrupt...

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307654
How to Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314477
Error Message: Windows Could Not Start Because of a Computer Disk Hardware
Configuration Problem

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=298898
How to Determine the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) That Is Used in
Windows XP



You'll probably need to expand the file from the CD.
Type this command:
expand d:\i386\hal.dl_ (substitute "d" for the letter of your CD drive)
c:\windows\system32\hal.dll.
Substitute d: for the drive letter of your CD.
Once the file is expanded exit the Recovery Console and restart the
computer.