hal.dll is missing or corrupt, Win can't start

[Annie]

I can not start my computer again after I shut it down. It shows the message:

"Window could not start because the following file is missing or corupt:

<Windowsroot>\system32\hal.dll

please re-instal a copy of the above file"

I found some postings to fix it but I need to get to the Recovery Console. I have tried to get into the Recovery Console but it keeps assking me for the admistrator password. I did not create a password. Is there any other way to fix the problem?

Please, please help!!!!

Annie

[msbhi22]

insert your windows xp boot able cd in the drive first . restart the pc. Make the pc to boot from the cdrom. When the installation starts ., select repair option from installtion menu.

After that > select Recovery console

in the comand prompt screen type bootcfg /rebulilt that's it

[Annie]

insert your windows xp  boot able cd in the drive first . restart the pc. Make the pc to boot from the cdrom. When the installation starts ., select repair option from installtion menu.

After that > select  Recovery console

in the comand prompt screen type bootcfg /rebulilt  that's it

I did that but it asked for the Administror Password. I don't think I created one. Any other suggestion?

Thanks

[jroc]

if you didnt create a password...what happens when you leave it blank and hit enter...if it says...invalid...then you did make one...and need to 'do some brain strorming"

[gamehead200]

insert your windows xp  boot able cd in the drive first . restart the pc. Make the pc to boot from the cdrom. When the installation starts ., select repair option from installtion menu.

After that > select  Recovery console

in the comand prompt screen type bootcfg /rebulilt  that's it

I did that but it asked for the Administror Password. I don't think I created one. Any other suggestion?

Thanks

Offline NT Password & Registry Editor

Blank the Administrator's password using that then try getting into the recovery console...

[turbomcp]

if you dont know what admin password you gave to your administrator your pretty much screwed.(could always run reinstall,but some applications might need reinstall)

you need third party util

get it here as a demo burn and use it to solve the problem

http://www.winternals.com/products/repaira...002.asp?pid=erd

[Annie]

Thanks!

I'll try the link to see if I can retrieve the password.

[enuffsaid]

I see that all the time. People give out their PC to friends for a re-install, and when the next guy comes around (me) and I need the Admin password from them, they look at me as if I just spawned before them, Doom 3 style.

I have plenty tools to reset the Admin Password. If you don't you have a problem.

Its true, however, when you do a Recovery it asks for the Admin password. I suggest you use the bootflop gamehead is referring to. The ERD package would be too big a download, and a trial at best.