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Windows root\system32\hal.dll
Hello,
My computer runs Window 98 and has a second removable hard drive (d used to store daily backups. Recently I attempted to install Window XP Home on my removable drive (larger and faster then the main drive c as I wanted to slowly and without interruptions get used to using my business software under XP. The installation was unsuccessful as whenever I restarted my computer the following message popped up: · Window could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: · Windows root\system32\hal.dll · Please re-install a copy of the above file. I have reinstalled XP a few times again even with the format option but always receive the same message. Now even after reformatting the removable drive and restored it to pre-installation attempt I still get the same message. What have I done wrong? How can I install XP successfully and if not, How can I remove that message? Hoping someone more knowledgeable is able to help me, Jack |
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Windows root\system32\hal.dll
See if this helps =
Missing Windows hal.dll file: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_haldll_missing.htm http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000490.htm -- Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+ http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "Jack Franklin" wrote in message ... Hello, My computer runs Window 98 and has a second removable hard drive (d used to store daily backups. Recently I attempted to install Window XP Home on my removable drive (larger and faster then the main drive c as I wanted to slowly and without interruptions get used to using my business software under XP. The installation was unsuccessful as whenever I restarted my computer the following message popped up: · Window could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: · Windows root\system32\hal.dll · Please re-install a copy of the above file. I have reinstalled XP a few times again even with the format option but always receive the same message. Now even after reformatting the removable drive and restored it to pre-installation attempt I still get the same message. What have I done wrong? How can I install XP successfully and if not, How can I remove that message? Hoping someone more knowledgeable is able to help me, Jack |
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