Windows XP: system32 error
system32 error
by anglatorre - 4/25/06 8:15 PMdell 3000 dimension
516 ram
windows xp home
system will not boot, it gives message that file <windows root>\system32\hal.dll was missing or corrupt.
i am not able to reinstall os.....
what is ur advise on how to get it back running
A Link to look at
by mazzan00 - 4/25/06 9:17 PM In reply to: system32 error by anglatorreYou might try the following link or do a search for "hal.dll" on google. http://pcsupport.about.com/od/pcrepair/a/missinghal_dll.htm
2 memory sticks caused that problem for me...
by bently - 4/26/06 8:37 AM In reply to: A Link to look at by mazzan00Do you have one or 2 memory sticks in your computer.
When I install 2 memory sticks in my computer, I get the HAL.DLL or System 32 error.
Tried installing 2 different sets of "matched' memory sticks and both times got the above errors. I even installed a new motherboard and still had that problem.
I removed one of the memory sticks and solved my problem.
Hope this helps.
Ben
system32
by anglatorre - 4/26/06 6:27 PM In reply to: 2 memory sticks caused that problem for me... by bentlythanks, tried ur solution it didn't work. changed memory boards from 2 to 1. same problem.
Thanks for ur help
system32
by anglatorre - 4/26/06 6:30 PM In reply to: A Link to look at by mazzan00tried the link, downloaded the program to a cd but it will not load.
i'll keep on trying. if any changes will let u know.
thank u
OK, Next..
by mazzan00 - 4/26/06 8:10 PM In reply to: system32 by anglatorreSorry to hear that it wasn't that easy. Two questions, 1)have you tried to boot into safe mode and 2) What was the last thing(s) you were doing before it failed?
Boot Disk for XP
by mazzan00 - 4/26/06 8:24 PM In reply to: system32 by anglatorreWith the above questions, let me add this about making a boot disk in Windows XP.
Windows 2000 and XP take a different approach to booting in PC emergencies than 9 x and Me do. Some of their solutions don't even require a floppy. For instance, if Windows 2000 or XP hangs while loading, simply reboot and press F8 as your PC begins to reload the operating system to see a menu of boot options (you may have to press F8 twice to get the full menu). Your best option for restoring your PC is probably to select Last Known Good Configuration. If this choice doesn't work, try selecting Safe Mode. Keep in mind that your mouse won't work on this menu; you must use your keyboard's arrow keys.
Such nonfloppy restoration methods rely on Windows itself, however. If Windows won't even start to boot, you'll need a boot disk. Here's how to make one:
Start with a blank, formatted floppy disk. It may seem counterintuitive, but this disk shouldn't be bootable. If you need to format a floppy, simply insert the disk into its drive, double-click My Computer, right-click the floppy drive icon, select Format, and then click Start.
Next, open your C: drive in Windows Explorer. If Explorer displays a warning, click Show the contents of this folder. To display the particular files you need, select Tools, Folder Options, then click the View tab. Make sure Show hidden files and folders is selected, and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended). At the warning, click Yes, then OK.
Copy the files boot.ini, ntdetect.com, and ntldr to your floppy. Remove the disk, open the write-protect switch in its bottom-left corner, and label the floppy "Boot Disk." Return to the Folder Options dialog box and recheck Hide protected operating system files and folders (Recommended).
Place this floppy in the drive and reboot your system. Your PC will bypass the basic boot files on your hard drive, but it will otherwise load Windows normally.
Just something else you might try. Good luck.
Reinstall winxp
by jeffsparkman - 4/27/06 6:34 AM In reply to: system32 by anglatorreHi Angela `r you using the system restorer cd it came with the pc?
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