Windows could not start because the file system32/hal.dll is missing o

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rollingstone24 View Member Profile	Dec 25 2007, 07:38 PM Post #1
Member Posts: 129 From: El Paso, Texas OS: Vista	My cousins computer is acting up and won't start up and won't even go to the desktop I keep getting the message: Windows could not start up because the file system32/hal.dll is missing or corruct. Please re-install or fix the file. What exactly should i do to fix this problem?? Thanks! edit: I doubt he has the installation CD or whatever. So if there is any alternate way of fixing this i would appreciate it. This post has been edited by rollingstone24: Dec 25 2007, 07:43 PM

Major Payne View Member Profile	Dec 25 2007, 07:57 PM Post #2
Trusted Techie Posts: 5,228 From: Now in a MEMA (Katrina) Cottage OS: Win XP/Vista Home Premium. Backup PC: Commodore 64 with 300 baud modem!	See this post: Hal.dll is Missing or Corrupt Ron

rollingstone24 View Member Profile	Dec 25 2007, 08:37 PM Post #3
Member Posts: 129 From: El Paso, Texas OS: Vista	Thanks! One quick question: How can i get to the recovery console?

Major Payne View Member Profile	Dec 25 2007, 10:37 PM Post #4
Trusted Techie Posts: 5,228 From: Now in a MEMA (Katrina) Cottage OS: Win XP/Vista Home Premium. Backup PC: Commodore 64 with 300 baud modem!	How to install and use the Recovery Console in Windows XP Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console Recovery Console - to repair a damaged system (like to fix boot problems) Windows XP Recovery Console How To! One quick answer. Ron

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