i just tried to install zenwalk linux and think my boot loader got some prblm. what should i do to get my windows back??
I haven't repartitioned as i can acces all windows drives from linux though.
2007-03-06 14:02:18 · 4 answers · asked by edajai 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Causes of the "missing or corrupt hal.dll" error include, naturally, a damaged hal.dll file or a hal.dll file that has been deleted or moved from its intended location. Additional causes may include a damaged or missing boot.ini file or possibly a physically damaged hard drive.
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2007-03-06 14:07:07 · answer #1 · answered by Siren 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a tougie. The hal.dll is the hardware abstraction layer DLL (in case you wanted to know). It manages all of the hardware accesses within Windows. I quick fix would be to copy and paste the hal.dll_ from the Windows CD to your C:\WINDOWS\System32\ folder. It may be compressed however, I'm not sure. If that fails to work, download one from dll-files.com and place it in C:\WINDOWS\System32\. And, if that fails, boot from the XP disk (assuming you're using XP) and do a repair installation. To do this, go through the installation process until it gives you the option to use the R key to repair. That should get you up and running again.
2007-03-06 14:07:52 · answer #2 · answered by Githlar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will most likely have to reinstall Windows. Do you have the installation CD?
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2007-03-06 14:05:16 · answer #3 · answered by Dakota 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enjoy because i had same problems.
2007-03-06 14:08:18 · answer #4 · answered by maki" The time begins Now 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋