Confusing Error Message
From: Craig (Craig_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/25/04
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Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 10:11:05 -0700
I was wondering whether the following error message meant anything to anyone:
Windows 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 own an HP, whose original operating syste was Windows 98. XP was loaded
on a couple of years ago. I have never had any trouble until now. I can't
even get past the above message and fear that I may have a virus. I don't
have a copy of the original XP disk as it was loaded by the prior owner. Can
this problem be rectified without having to purchase another copy of XP?
Should I reload 98, which I'd rather not do? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks
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