hal.dll missing

[Tim Doelman]

I just attempted restarting my computer and I got the message that =0A=
the system file "hal.dll" was missing. It said to reinstall it. How do =
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do this or is there a better fix. It is an XP Professional operating =0A=
system. Any ideas? =0A=
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Thanks in advance.

[Nicholas]

Visit http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_h.htm for troubleshooting
issues with your HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer).

[Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP]


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Nicholas

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"Tim Doelman" > wrote in message:
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I just attempted restarting my computer and I got the message that=20
the system file "hal.dll" was missing. It said to reinstall it. How do =
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do this or is there a better fix. It is an XP Professional operating=20
system. Any ideas?=20
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Thanks in advance.

[Harry Ohrn]

If copying the file off the XP CD back to the HD as per Nicholas post
doesn't work then try a Repair Install as per instructions here "How To Run
a Repair Install" http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm

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Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"Tim Doelman" > wrote in message
...
I just attempted restarting my computer and I got the message that
the system file "hal.dll" was missing. It said to reinstall it. How do I
do this or is there a better fix. It is an XP Professional operating
system. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.