I ran scandisk and then tried to defragment and got error that read <windows root>\system32\hal.dll. file corrupt or missing can not defragment. So I tried to reformat and no luck same thing. No click of death no nuthin. Any ideas?
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I ran scandisk and then tried to defragment and got error that read <windows root>\system32\hal.dll. file corrupt or missing can not defragment. So I tried to reformat and no luck same thing. No click of death no nuthin. Any ideas?
maybe a bad sector? i don't really know much when it comes to hard drive failure but thats what i would guess
hal.dll ??? that's so funny. (not your misfortune, the name of the file :D ). with a name like that, i would almost think it could be a virus.
but no, turns out it's a legit MS file. here's one possible fix, you could google for more:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_haldll_missing.htm
Thing is it wont let me in windows period wont let me reformat either lol.Quote:
Originally posted by serotone9
hal.dll ??? that's so funny. (not your misfortune, the name of the file :D ). with a name like that, i would almost think it could be a virus.
but no, turns out it's a legit MS file. here's one possible fix, you could google for more:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_haldll_missing.htm
Did you try formatting in dos mode?
Did you search your drive for viruses?
from the bottom of the page:
HAL.DLL is Missing
Boot from your CD and follow the directions below to start Recovery Console.
Insert the Setup compact disc (CD) and restart the computer. If prompted, select any options required to boot from the CD. When the text-based part of Setup begins, follow the prompts; choose the repair or recover option by pressing R.
If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot system, choose the installation that you need to access from the Recovery Console. When prompted, type the Administrator password. (if you didn't create one try pressing enter).
At the system prompt, type Recovery Console commands; type help for a list of commands, or help commandname for help on a specific command.
Most likely you will need to expand the file from the CD. The command would be expand d:\i386\hal.dl_ c:\windows\system32\hal.dll. Substitute d: for the drive letter of your CD. Once you have expanded the file type "exit" to exit the Recovery Console and restart the computer.
worth a try.
please see my 1 and only reply in this thread ;)
http://www.sharkyforums.com/showthre...hreadid=260223