how do u repair windows root\system32\hal.dll missing in windows xp?

Question

when i re-boot is keep asking me to repair it i have windows xp home

it says please reinstall a copy of the above file

Answer 1

You can find hal.dll on the net at:
http://www.dll-files.com
This web site is free and has an on line support.
Download it and place it in system32.
If your computer still has problems check it with an anti-virus

Answer 2

This is very famous article by Microsoft..i got same problem recently..now im back..

How To Fix and "Invalid Boot.ini" or "Windows could not start........Hall.dll "error

"Invalid Boot.ini" or "Windows could not start" error messages when you start your computer
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Article ID:330184
Last Review:June 2, 2004
Revision:1.0
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SYMPTOMS
When you start your computer after you upgrade to Microsoft Windows XP, you may receive one or both of the following error messages:
Invalid Boot.ini
Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:

Windows\System32\Hal.dll
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CAUSE
This issue may occur if the Boot.ini file is missing, damaged, or contains incorrect entries.
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RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, start the computer from the Windows XP CD, start the Recovery Console, and then use the Bootcfg.exe tool to rebuild the Boot.ini file. To do this, follow these steps:
1.Configure the computer to start from the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. For information about how to do this, see your computer documentation, or contact your computer manufacturer.
2.Insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, and then restart your computer.
3.When you receive the "Press any key to boot from CD" message, press a key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM.
4.When you receive the "Welcome to Setup" message, press R to start the Recovery Console.
5.If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot computer, select the installation that you have to use from the Recovery Console.
6.When you are prompted, type the administrator password, and then press ENTER.
7.At the command prompt, type bootcfg /list, and then press ENTER. The entries in your current Boot.ini file appear on the screen.
8.At the command prompt, type bootcfg /rebuild, and then press ENTER. This command scans the hard disks of the computer for Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, or Microsoft Windows NT installations, and then displays the results. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to add the Windows installations to the Boot.ini file. For example, follow these steps to add a Windows XP installation to the Boot.ini file: a. When you receive a message that is similar to the following message, press Y:Total Identified Windows Installs: 1[1] C:\Windows Add installation to boot list? (Yes/No/All)
b. You receive a message that is similar to the following message:Enter Load IdentifierThis is the name of the operating system. When you receive this message, type the name of your operating system, and then press ENTER. This is either Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition.
c. You receive a message that is similar to the following: Enter OS Load optionsWhen you receive this message, type /fastdetect, and then press ENTER. Note The instructions that appear on your screen may be different, depending on the configuration of your computer.

9.Type exit, and then press ENTER to quit Recovery Console. Your computer restarts, and the updated boot list appears when you receive the "Please select the operating system to start" message.
Babye

But if u have two OS like wise 98 then i go to 98 OS and grab hal.dll from http://dll-files.com and put that in xp >system32 >hal.dll ....it solves too much time ... but condition is u need two OS at time but if one then go with Microsoft Article ..bye

Answer 3

If you have the origina installation disk, put the disk in the drive and boot up. When the menu asks for install or repair, select repair.