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<windows root>\system32\hal.dll is missing or corrupt, please re-install

As common as this problem is I have yet to come across anything that has actually worked.

I've tried... CHKDSK with the XP OS CD, it gets up to 75% then says can't be repaired - bootcfg /rebuild - expand d:\i386\ntoskrnl.ex_ c:\Windows\system32 and another similar with 'copy' instead of 'expand' - and even changed boot sequence. The only thing I haven't done is try to re-install for fear of losing all data.

Now what?

[quote="lorlie_lou"]<windows root>\system32\hal.dll is missing or corrupt, please re-install



As common as this problem is I have yet to come across anything that has actually worked.

I've tried... CHKDSK with the XP OS CD, it gets up to 75% then says can't be repaired - bootcfg /rebuild - expand d:\i386\ntoskrnl.ex_ c:\Windows\system32 and another similar with 'copy' instead of 'expand' - and even changed boot sequence. The only thing I haven't done is try to re-install for fear of losing all data.


I I found this post on another web page thru Google - It worked for me......

HAL.DLL MISSING OR CORRUPT ERROR MESSAGE
If you get an error regarding a missing or corrupt hal.dll file, it might simply be the BOOT.INI file on the root of the C: drive that is misconfigured

Here's what to do:

Insert and boot from your WindowsXP CD.
At the first R=Repair option, press the R key
Press the number that corresponds to the correct location for the installation of Windows you want to repair.
Typically this will be #1
Type bootcfg /list to show the current entries in the BOOT.INI file
Type bootcfg /rebuild to repair it
Take out the CD ROM and type exit

I had the same problem at work, what we did was the second repair option in the xp cd which installs XP over itself, that fixed the problem.

CCB056: I am curious to know, when you install over the current OS that you have installed without formatting and removing all the old files, did your OS still keep all your other files like My Docs/ My Pics etc?

yes, it did; and all the programs which were installed on the old os still worked

Care to give steps on how to get into the second repair option? TIA!!

http://www.overclockers.com/tips1155/ above is a very well written guide

Thank you, my friend. Will read up on the tutorial. Thanks again for your help.

hi, sorry to bring an old thread up. but, i have this same problem, except i dont have the windows XP CD, is there anyway of fixing it without using the CD to access the repair panel? thanks in advance Adam Noton

not that I know of

noah_swann wrote:hi, sorry to bring an old thread up. but, i have this same problem, except i dont have the windows XP CD, is there anyway of fixing it without using the CD to access the repair panel? thanks in advance Adam Noton

http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?hal

Alright, i have already tried many methods to get past this annoying <Windows Root> (etc) hmm what did i try, the fixboot i believe, the bootcfg commands wont work because the chkdsk /p isnt doing what i want it to, and basically i need files on my computer. the Raid 0 settings i had are gone *i think* but if i lose this info i fail a few subjects at least. i checked the order, i have it booting from cd atm cuz the HDD is a lost cause. please i have no answers for others but could people who kno have more then this web site. there seem to be a few people that know what they are talking about, but all have either lead to dead ends or me not being able to understand. please either Im me at Ifiwasarishman or e@mail me at [email protected] im really pulling out all i got, but this computer just hates me. lol on a side note, wouldnt it be great of i was rich, had all this stuff backed up, and didnt decide to chance the surround sound settings on my speakers. this all started with that, it restarted and never turned back on. for all u useless peopele waste ur time discussing how it happened to you. lol and no restarting bad in my case.

I got the error msg.. windows root>system32.hal.dll When I try to run repair from the XP CD. My machine shuts off. The moment the 3 options come up from running the CD. My machine shuts off. So I'm not even able to RUN repair. All my machine does is keps restarting. Now since the problem is a booting issue. I was going to try and install on another hard drive and formate the previous one. Same issue takes place. Help

i setted up a computer for my grandfather who lives quite far away from me and i made it this way. c: -> msdos, for an old database program d: -> windows xp, for the whole stuff e: -> datas so. he had the same problem and he installed windows xp again not with the repair functions. neither with the R option nor with the reinstall. so he has what i think is quite strange to windows xp entries in the boot choice menu. the first is the one who leads to the hal.dll failure notice and the other one works. but now the data partition is mapped with the name d: i dont know the details yet but does anybody know what happened?

This link may help you http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_haldll_missing.htm

[quote="lorlie_lou"]<windows root>\system32\hal.dll is missing or corrupt, please re-install As common as this problem is I have yet to come across anything that has actually worked. I've tried... CHKDSK with the XP OS CD, it gets up to 75% then says can't be repaired - bootcfg /rebuild - expand d:\i386\ntoskrnl.ex_ c:\Windows\system32 and another similar with 'copy' instead of 'expand' - and even changed boot sequence. The only thing I haven't done is try to re-install for fear of losing all data. Now what?[/quote Im having a similar problem. Only My mouse and keyboard are disabled for some reason. So i cant even go to any option. When i try pluging my keyboard or mouse back in it resets my machine. Help anyone?

Have you tried using Shift Tab to get around?

My keyboard and mouse are still not working. The pri slave seems to still be not showing. and blah. I tried another ava cablbe but still nothing. Im going to bring it to a friend and have him do it. to hard to explain what the problem is.

heres 2 very annoying way fix the problem: 1. startup disc > FORMAT. 2. reinstal windows.

Hey guys ....Look if your having problems do this and you will be ok.. Just type what's in the quotes......in the recovery console....there is no need to Install Windows over again. "d:" "cd system32" "copy ntoskrnl.exe d:" "exit" then restart, and lone behold your back in Windows If it works let me know...If not let me know...ASAP so i can give you more workarounds Thanks Jamie

lorlie_lou wrote:<windows root>\system32\hal.dll is missing or corrupt, please re-install As common as this problem is I have yet to come across anything that has actually worked. I've tried... CHKDSK with the XP OS CD, it gets up to 75% then says can't be repaired - bootcfg /rebuild - expand d:\i386\ntoskrnl.ex_ c:\Windows\system32 and another similar with 'copy' instead of 'expand' - and even changed boot sequence. The only thing I haven't done is try to re-install for fear of losing all data. Now what?

doesn't sound legit mate

Tooter102 wrote:

lorlie_lou wrote:<windows root>\system32\hal.dll is missing or corrupt, please re-install As common as this problem is I have yet to come across anything that has actually worked. I've tried... CHKDSK with the XP OS CD, it gets up to 75% then says can't be repaired - bootcfg /rebuild - expand d:\i386\ntoskrnl.ex_ c:\Windows\system32 and another similar with 'copy' instead of 'expand' - and even changed boot sequence. The only thing I haven't done is try to re-install for fear of losing all data. I I found this post on another web page thru Google - It worked for me...... HAL.DLL MISSING OR CORRUPT ERROR MESSAGE If you get an error regarding a missing or corrupt hal.dll file, it might simply be the BOOT.INI file on the root of the C: drive that is misconfigured Here's what to do: Insert and boot from your WindowsXP CD. At the first R=Repair option, press the R key Press the number that corresponds to the correct location for the installation of Windows you want to repair. Typically this will be #1 Type bootcfg /list to show the current entries in the BOOT.INI file Type bootcfg /rebuild to repair it Take out the CD ROM and type exit

hey well i had problem but how do u boot from my windowsxp cd. well i put on the cd-rom drive and reboot but nothin happen.

I know it sounds too simple, but believe me please....it works....I had to do this because I had a power failure and my computer did the same thing <windows root>\system32\hal.dll is missing or corrupt, please re-install I don't know why it worked but I tried everything that was posted here short of a complete install. All I want to do is help someone get their computer bootable again. I wouldn't just post something without doing it myself. My-Specs AMD 939-San Diego FX-64/Windows XP Professional 64-Bit Edition/3 Sony Serial ATA 250GB Raid-5 configuration/Sony DVD-DVR/1 GIG Muskin Special Enhanced 2-2-2 Ultra-Fast Memory/Two SLI-Geforce 6800 Ultra-OC 512 MB Video Cards/ DFI LanParty UT-DR MB/550 Watt PW/Two Samsung 21" 213T SyncMaster/Sound Blaster Pro Audigy 3 Soundcard/Logitech Cordless Keyboard If you guys do what I said previous it won't hurt anything.. If it works please post for other members...so everyone can benefit. Thanks guys, Update: Just to let you guys know I sent my fix to Microsoft earlier and I just checked my email and they stated that they re-created the Hal.Dll error message and did the process above and it was successful for them. I forgot to mention that subsequent to the fix above I did a FIXBOOT and FIXMBR process and I noted that to Microsoft. I don't know if they did that also. They said it will take about a week for it to get approved and tested for related conflicts and they will publish a procedure if it all works out. For now, use this procedure if all other options don't work. I'm using 64-Bit Windows, but I don't see it making a difference due to the base program being XP. My Build Version is 5.2.

Large Burgershie wrote:doesn't sound legit mate

k i did it step by step like you guys said, but there is another problem now. When i did bootcfg /rebuild it asked me if i want to add installation to the boot list, and i pressed yes. so when i did i accidently typed /exit for the first part and "m" for the second part(randomly lol, i know). and my question is does it effect anything? i mean if my OS Load Options says "m" when i type bootcfg /list, does it really matter? and if it does can i somehow remove it and to what should i name it too? please i need an answer ASAP.

I did the part where you type bootcfg /list and then bootcfg and /rebuild. However, it said that there weren't any boot entries. I proceeded to chkdsk to scan for problems and it came up that there are unrecoverable errors. I also tried to do a clean install of Windows XP and it came up that the CD was invalid. Are there any other solutions? Thank you!

I also tried to do a clean install of Windows XP and it came up that the CD was invalid. Are there any other solutions?

Try cleaning the CD with a paper towel and windex, you may have a dirty CD. At what part of the install do you get the invalid CD?

where do i type this in? i can get to a system recovery but it will not allow a full system recovery it says the option has been taken out... when it trys to start up it goes to the error and i cant type anything.... please help my battery died durring a restore and now i cant use it..... HELLP PLEASE

pilot3729 wrote:Hey guys ....Look if your having problems do this and you will be ok.. Just type what's in the quotes......in the recovery console....there is no need to Install Windows over again. "d:" "cd system32" "copy ntoskrnl.exe d:" "exit" then restart, and lone behold your back in Windows If it works let me know...If not let me know...ASAP so i can give you more workarounds Thanks Jamie

lorlie_lou wrote:<windows root>\system32\hal.dll is missing or corrupt, please re-install As common as this problem is I have yet to come across anything that has actually worked. I've tried... CHKDSK with the XP OS CD, it gets up to 75% then says can't be repaired - bootcfg /rebuild - expand d:\i386\ntoskrnl.ex_ c:\Windows\system32 and another similar with 'copy' instead of 'expand' - and even changed boot sequence. The only thing I haven't done is try to re-install for fear of losing all data. Now what?