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batmann
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« on: May 07, 2011, 07:35:13 PM »
Hi guys, I was watching the YouTube video posted by Britec09 on how to fix the missing or corrupted hal.dll file, and followed all the steps of the first method. After doing this I rebooted the PC and it still came up with the same hal.dll message.

I have windows XP if that helps any. I know this is a well known error, and i'm sure the mods here are getting tired of answering the same question all the time....but any help is appreciated.

Kind regards, Jimmy.
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« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2011, 03:00:56 AM »
 Azn Jimmy

Welcome to the forum

You can always do a repair install your data will be safe. (follow tutorial below)

http://www.briteccomputers.co.uk/forum/tutorials-and-how-to/how-to-perform-a-windows-xp-repair-install/
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« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2011, 08:25:55 PM »
Thank you for the quick reply. I tried to follow the steps on repairing the installation, but I am not given the option to repair, only to delete or install a new one. Am I doing something wrong?

Regards, Jimmy.
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« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2011, 06:01:20 AM »
Try printing the guide out and follow it and you should be ok
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« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2011, 06:57:14 PM »
I think I found a problem.

After accepting the licence agreement, on the screen where you're supposed to select an installation to repair, my computer doesn't even say "If one of the following Windows XP installations is damaged, setup can try to repair it", nor do I have the option of pressing r to repair. I just get a list of 3 different partitions and it asks me if I want to delete them or install a new one.

Why aren't I getting the same screen as the tutorial? I have followed it EXACTLY and I have done so at least 4 times.

Any help would be really appreciated.

Regards, Jimmy.
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« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2011, 06:14:36 PM »
Does anyone know what I can do? I really don't want to have to pay some guy $50 just to say "Oh look all you have to do is this" :(

Regards, Jimmy.
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« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2011, 04:25:28 PM »
Sorry Jimmy been real busy, do you still need help
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« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2011, 05:39:56 PM »
No worries Smiley Yes, I do still need help, as my previous post explains.

Regards, Jimmy.
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« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2011, 03:15:07 AM »
 Azn Jimmy

You could try a rollback to a time when the system was working ok.

You will need ERD Commander for XP

http://www.briteccomputers.co.uk/forum/tutorials-and-how-to/perform-a-system-restore-rollback-offline-on-a-non-bootable-windows-xp-computer/
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« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2011, 10:36:44 AM »
Hello all.. I'm having the same 6yr old XP  hal.dll missing issues . all happened after a simple total power down and removal of power cord--THAT;s IT .!
tried maany things to no avail .
watched all your videos...tried recov console ~ expand hal.dl_  file was copied but restart gave me same error.
my chioces were 1  d:\i386  or h:\miniNT
never was able to get into  a c:\windows directory.

used  puppy... no luck and tried to copy hal.dll from minNT to i386 but still no joy..
used hirens......no joy.

using Ultimate Boot CD now and all it programs and it does not recognize my keyboard or mouse using Parted magic.!!   STILL nothing is working...

why do your videos may it look so easy.. damn..   Cry

any advice guys.
thxs
JimmyW
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« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2011, 09:14:19 AM »
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Please start a new topic
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« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2011, 05:32:11 AM »
I just went to try and download that trial version of MSDART, but the link is down. Is there any other way I can get it?

Regards, Jimmy.
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« Reply #12 on: May 20, 2011, 08:11:48 PM »
Anyone know a link that still works? Sorry for nagging, but my partner really needs her computer up and running for her job   Cry

Thakns agaibn in advance.
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« Reply #13 on: May 21, 2011, 01:11:30 AM »
I dont know of any links, you could use a live cd and repair it that way...puppy linux is small.
I got to go out now when i come back i will help you.

Just incase you cant wait here is a way to fix it...you can use puppy linux as live cd or xp live cd off the forum.

Recover from a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from starting by Britec
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