Window could not start because the following files is missing or corrupt: <windows root>&#92;system32&#92;hal.dll. Please re-install a copy of the file this may resolve this error. problem I dont have the disk to restore the file with because someone else  restored my computer and I cannot locate him, It also gives error meassage that my configureation isnt correct and alot of my games and programs wont open at all like device manager,display opens but certain displays wont surface. Any Advice will be appriciated.
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HAL.dll is one of the components of the Hardware Abstraction Layer--- basically lets Windows software work with the computer's hardware. Kind of difficult to fix without the disc but the links below from Microsoft may be of use.  You don't need to reinstall so if you can find someone who has the same flavor of windows as you do and borrow their disk, you may be in luck. Make sure it is Windows OS disk and not a manufacturer's recovery CD.\n\nAlso if you are using Windows 2000 or XP, reboot into Safe Mode and use the System Restore Point to roll back any recently made changes. A recently added software or hardware may have croaked your HAL.dll or another system critical file.
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Don't delete the OS.  If DLL files are missing, you may need to either reinstall the programs they belong to, or get the files yourself.  This is a good source for them: http://www.dll-files.com/
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If u r sure go ahead by selecting "Continue Anyway" in general it will create a restore point when any driver are installed, if the problem is not solved restart in safe mode and try removing the Driver by going to Device Manager in System Property.\nSometimes there are common drivers for all, so This error message can occur, remember to make a restore point before proceed.
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Not sure if this will fix your problem, but give it a try - If it doesn't work, just rename the .old file to .exe.\n\nMicrosoft Snafu:\n\nTry this:\n\nclick START, RUN, type "CMD" (no quotes,) and hit ENTER.\nType "ren C:&#92;windows&#92;system32&#92;verclsid.e... C:&#92;windows&#92;system32&#92;verclsid.o... (no quotes,) and hit ENTER.\nFinally, type "exit" and hit enter.\nReboot your computer, and it will work!\n\nGood Luck! Let me know if you have any other questions!\n\nMike Z.
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Its asking you to recover your system and do an installation instead. What file is corrupted?\n\nIf you know what file is corrupted, Im sure you can just download it instead. \n\nYou can contact me for more help in my profile.
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Some games mess around with the computers .DLLs they cause that problem, very hard to fix unless when u uninstall the game it takes those .DLLs out.
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There's something wrong with your hard disk. If you can capture all the writing that comes up after the error, that would help, but in general, this is something you will not be able to diagnose and fix over the Internet. You will probably get a recommendation from someone to format the C drive and reinstall Windows-- don't do that yet because you'll lose all your data, and it might be too drastic a step. But it definitely sounds like the disk itself is the issue and you'll need to take the computer to be repaired.\n\nBasically chkdsk is a system tool that checks the integrity of the disk. If it keeps croaking on 79 then that's where your problem is. It could be logical--- the operating system has lost track of how to count and identify the files--- or it could be physical--- a bad sector (storage area) on the disk. \n\nIf you can make the error come up again and copy down the first 2 lines then post them here (or PM them to me) we can see if we can get some better insight.  The important lines are the ones beginning with "STOP"  and probably says something like IRQL_LESS_OR_EQUAL or like that.
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lmao....you closed winows explorer..........just reboot\n\nbut you can open task mgr.. go to file then run new task\nthen hit browse  navigate to the windows folder in c drive\n\nfind exporer.exe.(the lil computer screen) thats it
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Start by clicking the Start button, select "run". Than Type "msconfig" (without "). Than click on the last tab tittled "startup". then just check or uncheck startup files. Beware though, some are vital processes for windows to run so dont uncheck something you dont know otherwise windows might crash and cause further problems. :D hope it helped
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dont system restore until nothing else works. if you can get in long enough to do this then do it or boot into safe mode then goto system properties and on the advance tab look down on the Startup and recovery then click settings then go in the re and disable the automatically restart option on the system failure. You are good to go it will give you an error then basically you research the error any way you want to get your answer i do recommend xp pro. xp home has alot of errors because of sp2. that will get you started. i would try also after that press F8 and select last known good configuration from the menu. hope this helps
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Hahahha. Reinstall windows.
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Did you try using a new cable for the hard drive ? If you are using an add-on display card, try the onboard display card and see if that makes a difference.\n\nIt would be better if you reinstalled Windows. This would help to clear the possiblity of system files being damaged.
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Try a weird startup key thing- hit F8 as the OS is loading- it will bring you to SafeMode- that shuts down a lot of functions that are not really vital, and you can usually boot up.  First things first, run virus- then run anti-spyware.  Then try start&#92; run type chkdsk it is a hard disk utility.and should help. If you can find nothing wrong, Windows sometimes can right itself once you get it to boot up.  Also look for error logs.  Unless you set it up ahead of time, you will not have internet in SafeMode, so take screenshots of any errors you do not understand (hit printscreen, then open paint and hit Ctrl + V to paste the image in paint.  save it to lookk up on the net later.  After that, restart normally.
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A dll error usually means you have a corrupt registry entry. Was there a STOP error message with that? Have you installed new hardware or software? Check in event viewer under Admin Tools and see if anything helps to point to the error. You can try a repair install of windows after booting of the cd to try and resolve the error.\n\nBeachBum-Desktop Support Technician
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Reinstall windows. Or format your system. The latter always works
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try going to start >run and type in this excatly SFC /SCANNOW that is sfc space/scannow.let it do a systom file check..if it ask for the windows recovery cd insert it into the cd rom
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If you have your Windows 2000 installation media (CD), you can use it to (try to) recover your Windows installation, which sounds like it may be corrupted.\n\nInsert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and boot or reboot your PC.\n\nWhen it comes up select "Repair Windows Installation". I don't have it in front of me so I can't tell you what the exact key is, just read the screen carefully and it will tell you what to do.\n\nIf this procedure does not fix the problem call a tech-savvy friend or relative, your PC manufacturers hotline (like Dell, or HP, etc.) or contact a technical support service like GeekSquad or similar. Another option is to take the PC (not the monitor, keyboard, mouse, just the PC) to a local computer repair center.