Hi thanks for coming back to me and the advice you provided.
I have tried to do as you suggested and I keep getting the message:
windows cannot start because the following files is missing or corrupte.
windows root\system32\hal.dll
please reinstall a copy of the above file.
when I try and press F8 and get the options it first asked me which
operating system, either windows xp or windows media centre and i have tried
both and it just brings me back to the same message about the missing or
corrupt file. I have trie starting in safe mode , last known good
configeration and all the other options and it won't go beyond the error
message I have mentioned. Even when I press f10 repeatedly, it first ask
which system and which either one I choose I get the same message.
Do you have any other suggestions before I throw this computer out the window.
Thanks in advance.
JC
"Orc" wrote:
> have a look at this.....
>
> quote from
http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/advent/laptop/7109.htm
>
>
> Your Advent computer uses the latest recovery system that doesn't require
> any CDs or DVDs to restore your PC to it's original factory condition.
>
> There are two ways to start the recovery -
> Restart your computer. Then Press F10 repeatedly until the message "Starting
> System Recovery" is displayed.
> In Windows by clicking: Start / All Programs / System Recovery / System
> Recovery.
> The recovery will load and display a box with one option:
> Non-destructive recovery: this option will restore Windows, supplied
> applications, and drivers. This option will not destroy your documents or
> programs. These will be backed up along with the registry. These are
> restored at the end of the recovery process.
> To access the recovery options below that erase all data from the computer,
> click the Advanced button.
> System Recovery - No format: this will reinstall Windows, supplied
> applications and drivers. It will move your files to a folder called "My old
> disk structure". Any applications (except those supplied) will need to be
> reinstalled.
> System Recovery - Quick format: this option will erase your hard drive
> including your personal files. Windows, supplied applications and drivers
> will be reinstalled.
> Select the Non-destructive recovery option and press Next.
> You will be informed about System Restore in Windows, click Yes.
> The recovery will begin. Once this is complete click Restart.
>
> I hope that helps you
>
> ORC
>
>
>
> "Belprice" <
Belprice@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:
13170B40-696E-49DF-9064-939AC7362E85@microsoft.com...
> > Hi All ,
> >
> > I have a Advent Laptop 7109 and a few weeks ago it all went haywire and i
> > now can't do anything with it and all I get is a black dos screen and also
> > I
> > can't get into safemode or anything. I get the following message:
> > The following file is missing windows root\system32\hal.dll
> >
> > I don't have a disk for this and tried using a recuse disk one of my
> > friends
> > give me , but it did not work. I have the liceience key etc and its a
> > legal
> > copy and I am running windows xp media center edition 2005.
> >
> > Can anyone please help me.
> >
> > ps. Sorry if I have posted this in the wrong room.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> > JC
> >
> >
> .
>