Missing windows file, hal.dll.

[--ivan--]

Hi

My computer displays the following msg

windows could not start because the folowin file is missin or corrupt,

<Windows root>\system2\hal.dll.

I ran chkdsk /r 3 times and didnt fix it,

any suggestions

thank you


(running xp pro)

[vanguardlh]

--Ivan-- wrote (on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:07:01 -0700):

> My computer displays the following msg
>
> windows could not start because the folowin file is missin or corrupt,
> <Windows root>\system2\hal.dll.
>
> I ran chkdsk /r 3 times and didnt fix it,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware_abstraction_layer

Did you boot into Recovery Console mode and try running the system file
checker program (sfc.exe /scannow)?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

Unless you have a backup program that boots off the MBR in the hard
drive or using a bootable CD (so you can restore to a previously saved
image of the OS partition), you'll probably have to do an in-place
upgrade (i.e., Repair install).

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341

[jose]

On Jun 14, 8:39

[ken]

VanguardLH wrote:
> --Ivan-- wrote (on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:07:01 -0700):
>
>> My computer displays the following msg
>>
>> windows could not start because the folowin file is missin or corrupt,
>> <Windows root>\system2\hal.dll.
>>
>> I ran chkdsk /r 3 times and didnt fix it,
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware_abstraction_layer
>
> Did you boot into Recovery Console mode and try running the system file
> checker program (sfc.exe /scannow)?


I don't have a problem, but since you mentioned SFC, I thought I would
ask about something I had wondered about: If your installation CD for
Windows XP is older than all the updates installed since the original
installation, what would happen if it finds a newer version file while
running sfc.exe /scannow? Will it advise you that a later version
already exists, or try to install the old version of that file?

And if you choose to install the old version of that file, is there a
way of knowing which updates are needed in order to bring it to the
latest version?


>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058
>
> Unless you have a backup program that boots off the MBR in the hard
> drive or using a bootable CD (so you can restore to a previously saved
> image of the OS partition), you'll probably have to do an in-place
> upgrade (i.e., Repair install).
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341

[gerry]

VanguardLH

This is not an area where my knowledge extends far but can you run
System File Checker in the Recovery Console? I have never used the
Expand command but might that be an area to explore?


--


Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


VanguardLH wrote:
> --Ivan-- wrote (on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:07:01 -0700):
>
>> My computer displays the following msg
>>
>> windows could not start because the folowin file is missin or
>> corrupt, <Windows root>\system2\hal.dll.
>>
>> I ran chkdsk /r 3 times and didnt fix it,
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardware_abstraction_layer
>
> Did you boot into Recovery Console mode and try running the system
> file checker program (sfc.exe /scannow)?
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058
>
> Unless you have a backup program that boots off the MBR in the hard
> drive or using a bootable CD (so you can restore to a previously saved
> image of the OS partition), you'll probably have to do an in-place
> upgrade (i.e., Repair install).
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341

[gerry]

John

Thanks for confirming what I thought.

In the recovery console would not the user be able to replace the
missing hal.dll from the driver cache using the Expand command? Some
instructions would help Ivans if he comes back to read the thread he
started.




--


Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~



John John - MVP wrote:
> No, you cannot run SFC in the Recovery Console.
>
> John
>
> Gerry wrote:
>> VanguardLH
>>
>> This is not an area where my knowledge extends far but can you run
>> System File Checker in the Recovery Console? I have never used the
>> Expand command but might that be an area to explore?

[johnw]

It happens that Gerry formulated :
> Some instructions would help Ivans if he comes back to read the thread he
> started.

He double posted, question already answered.

http://groups.google.com/group/microsof ... fcfa?hl=en

Windows could not start because the following file is missing or
corrupt <windows root>\system32\hal.dll
http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q ... tem32%5C<a href="https://www.dll-files.com/hal.dll.html
Error Message: Windows could not start because the following file is
missing or corrupt
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320252

[johnw]

Gerry explained on 14/06/2009 :
> This is not an area where my knowledge extends far but can you run System
> File Checker in the Recovery Console? I have never used the Expand command
> but might that be an area to explore?

This is not aimed at anyone in particular.

If the comp is still bootable, I put in my latest slipstreamed CD & do
this.

Reinstall WindowsXP and keep all your current installed applications
and settings ( including ms updates/hotfixes ):
Put your XP cd in the drive.
Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt or, Start > click
Run, type cmd and click OK.
Copy & paste > D:\I386\winnt32 /unattend
The above assumes D is your CD drive.
Press Enter.
If you have i386 on your drive, you can replace D: with the location of
it.
If the comp is unbootable, the unattend method is unavailable, you can
use your slipstreamed cd this way.
XP's No-Reformat, Nondestructive Total-Rebuild Option
http://www.informationweek.com/windows/ ... =189400897

[vanguardlh]

Microsoft noted running SFC from the Recovery Console mode in:

See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555939

From experimentation (in a virtual machine) where I installed the
Recovery Console (as another boot-time option), yep, I cannot run
sfc.exe. I get "command is not recognized". RC only lets some commands
to be executed, and sfc.exe isn't one of them.


John John wrote:

> No, you cannot run SFC in the Recovery Console.
>
> Gerry wrote:
>>
>> This is not an area where my knowledge extends far but can you run
>> System File Checker in the Recovery Console? I have never used the
>> Expand command but might that be an area to explore?

[gerry]

VanguardLH

Looks like the COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS CONTENT DISCLAIMER was needed!
Author: Jabez Ming Teik Gan MVP

SFC is not listed in
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

--


Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~



VanguardLH wrote:
> Microsoft noted running SFC from the Recovery Console mode in:
>
> See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555939
>
> From experimentation (in a virtual machine) where I installed the
> Recovery Console (as another boot-time option), yep, I cannot run
> sfc.exe. I get "command is not recognized". RC only lets some
> commands to be executed, and sfc.exe isn't one of them.
>
>
> John John wrote:
>
>> No, you cannot run SFC in the Recovery Console.
>>
>> Gerry wrote:
>>>
>>> This is not an area where my knowledge extends far but can you run
>>> System File Checker in the Recovery Console? I have never used the
>>> Expand command but might that be an area to explore?

[john john - mvp]

I know, I've seen that article before. There is an error in it, SFC
can't be run from the Recovery Console.

John

VanguardLH wrote:
> Microsoft noted running SFC from the Recovery Console mode in:
>
> See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555939
>
> From experimentation (in a virtual machine) where I installed the
> Recovery Console (as another boot-time option), yep, I cannot run
> sfc.exe. I get "command is not recognized". RC only lets some commands
> to be executed, and sfc.exe isn't one of them.
>
>
> John John wrote:
>
>> No, you cannot run SFC in the Recovery Console.
>>
>> Gerry wrote:
>>> This is not an area where my knowledge extends far but can you run
>>> System File Checker in the Recovery Console? I have never used the
>>> Expand command but might that be an area to explore?