Re: <windows root>\system32\hal.dll error
- From: "Baltasar" <Baltasar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 07:04:03 -0700
I too am having some similar problems that Dave pointed out. I am not
getting the request for an administrator password. But I believe my problems
may be far worse. When I try to use the Windows XP recovery, It points to a
partition on my drive that has application recovery on it. It does not point
to C drive. In addition, when I switch to C drive, I am unable to find the
Windows directory. I did manage to delete the boot.ini file but am unable to
get the chkdsk /r to work. The last time I did a chkdsk /r on the C drive,
it stopped at 25% and a message said " you have one or more unrecoverable
problems. I own a HP Pavilion 523W and I have the Recovery Console CD as
well as the System Restore CDs. I have been working with Hewlett Packard on
this situation and am awaiting a response from the Advance Support Group. Is
there anything I can do to save my files from being deleted? At the moment,
a full system recovery is not an option due to the amount of files that I
need to avoid erasing. I am wondering if my not finding the Windows
directory is some kind of system glitch since the computer continues to
display a message that it is missing the hal.dll file.
Thanks
"Michael Solomon (MS-MVP)" wrote:
> For help with the Recovery Console issue:
> http://www.theeldergeek.com/recovery_console.htm
> scroll down to: Recovery Console Password
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3ben-us%3b308402
> 'The Password Is Not Valid' Error Message Appears When You Log On to
> Recovery
> Console in Windows XP
>
> If you still unable to solve the Hal.dll issue, through the Recovery Console
> see below:
>
> Try a repair install as follows:
>
> NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data files intact, if
> something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be forced to start
> over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your data backed up,
> you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.
>
> Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive and you have an
> actual XP CD as opposed to a recovery CD, boot with the XP
> CD in the drive and perform a repair install as outlined below. If the
> system isn't set to boot from the CD or you are not sure, you need to enter
> the system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
> instructions that if you wish to enter set press a specific key, when you
> see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if
> the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence. Save
> your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive. The system will reboot.
>
> When the system boots, a few screens into the process you may see a message
> instructing you
> to hit any key in order to boot from the CD along with a countdown. When
> you see this be sure to
> hit a key on the keyboard, if you miss this instruction and the system fails
> to boot from the CD, it's too
> late, you'll need to reboot and try again.
>
> Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
> asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
> wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
> setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.
>
> Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
> with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
> using the Recovery console. ***The selection you want at this screen is
> "Setup Windows,"
> NOT "Repair Windows Installation.
>
> The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
> press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
> will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
> version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
> install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
> on, follow the screens.
>
> Note, in some cases, you won't receive the repair option, only an option to
> reinstall. We have discovered that sometimes this is caused by damaged
> boot.ini file that can be repaired as follows and also note, in the
> instructions, "K" refers to the CD drive in which you have placed the XP CD,
> replace that drive letter with the appropriate letter on your system, "K" is
> simply an example.
>
> Reboot, this time taking the immediate R option (this is the section I told
> you to skip above. In this case, you will need to get to the Recovery
> Console to perform the function below), and if the CD letter is say K: give
> these commands
>
> COPY K:\i386\ntldr C:
> COPY K:\i386\ntdetect.com C:
> (two other files needed - just in case)
> ATTRIB -H -R -S C:\boot.ini
> DEL C:\boot.ini
> BootCfg /Rebuild
>
> Once you've completed this function, reboot and see if you can access XP as
> sometimes, the problem is the damaged boot.ini. If you still cannot access
> XP, then reboot and re-run the repair install instructions at the beginning
> of this message.
>
> If you only have a recovery CD, your options are quite limited. You can
> either purchase a retail version of XP which will allow you to perform the
> above
> among other tools and options it has or you can run your system recovery
> routine with the Recovery CD which will likely wipe your drive, deleting all
> files but will restore your setup to factory fresh condition.
>
>
> --
> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> Windows Shell/User
> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
> "Dave Clark" <daveclark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx(nospam)> wrote in message
> news:7A0262A0-6D06-4FE5-8092-8B5CB0DC8481@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >I get the following error when I start up my PC.
> >
> > "Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:
> > <windows root>\system32\hal.dll error
> > Please re-install a copy of the above file"
> >
> > I have looked into solutions for this and I know that you are supposed to
> > be
> > able to replace the hal.dll through the recovery console as described at
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_haldll_missing.htm
> >
> > Unfortunatey I get an access denied message when I try to do this. I do
> > know
> > what the administrator password is but I don't get prompted for it when I
> > start the recovery console.
> >
> > Is there a way to log into recovery console manually so it knows I am the
> > administrator?
> >
> > I am happy to wipe the machine if I am able to get a couple of files off
> > it
> > first, so any suggestions of how to do this would be appreciated also!!
> >
> > Safe mode, Last Known Good Configuration etc etc don't work. It is also a
> > laptop so putting the hard disk as a slave in another machine isn't an
> > option
> > either.
> >
> > Many thanks,
> >
> > Dave
> >
>
>
>
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