start up error

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SK2020

cpu won't start up, get following message:
windows could not start because the following file is
missing or corrupt
<Windows root> system32\hal.dll.

Where can I find this file to reinstall?
Do I need to reinstall Windows XP?

TIA
 
Not that easy, sorry to say.

HAL=Hardware Abstraction Layer

How to Move a Windows XP Installation to Different Hardware
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBJ/tip4800/rh4839.htm

Situations in Which Windows May Not Start in Safe Mode
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q199175

How to Troubleshoot Hardware Abstraction Layer Issues
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q237556

More information and a workaround here:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_haldll_missing.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_h.htm#xp_hall.dll
 
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