hal.dll error. Need XP Media Center Ed disk to fix

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Posted by Nick K on March 26, 2008, 7:18 am

I have the <windows root>\system32\hal.dll error that will not let me boot at

all, including any safemodes. According to Microsoft, i need an XP media
center ed. disk to fix the problem, but i need the disk and my computer's mfg
will not help. How do i get my computer to boot and fix the files.
Reformating is not an option as i have some irreplaceable pictures on it that
i was not able to backup. How do i get a disk?

Posted by David B. on March 26, 2008, 8:55 am

You will have to purchase one or borrow one, they are not available for
free.

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>I have the <windows root>\system32\hal.dll error that will not let me boot
>at
> all, including any safemodes. According to Microsoft, i need an XP media
> center ed. disk to fix the problem, but i need the disk and my computer's
> mfg
> will not help. How do i get my computer to boot and fix the files.
> Reformating is not an option as i have some irreplaceable pictures on it
> that
> i was not able to backup. How do i get a disk?

Posted by CSM1 on March 26, 2008, 9:56 am

To the OP.
If you have a Windows Me or Windows 98SE boot floppy, you may be able to
copy the files.

Your manufacturer should give you a recovery disk, up on request.
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> You will have to purchase one or borrow one, they are not available for
> free.
> --
> ----
> Crosspost, do not multipost http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
> How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>

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>>I have the <windows root>\system32\hal.dll error that will not let me boot
>>at
>> all, including any safemodes. According to Microsoft, i need an XP media
>> center ed. disk to fix the problem, but i need the disk and my computer's
>> mfg
>> will not help. How do i get my computer to boot and fix the files.
>> Reformating is not an option as i have some irreplaceable pictures on it
>> that
>> i was not able to backup. How do i get a disk?

Posted by David B. on March 26, 2008, 10:44 am

That is a possibility, but I have found most recovery kits contain
compressed images which are of no use in the OP's situation, some give the
option of a repair install, some only format and clean install.

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How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
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> To the OP.
> If you have a Windows Me or Windows 98SE boot floppy, you may be able to
> copy the files.
> Your manufacturer should give you a recovery disk, up on request.
> --
> CSM1
> http://www.carlmcmillan.com
> --

>> You will have to purchase one or borrow one, they are not available for
>> free.
>> --
>> ----
>> Crosspost, do not multipost http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm
>> How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375
>>

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>>>I have the <windows root>\system32\hal.dll error that will not let me
>>>boot at
>>> all, including any safemodes. According to Microsoft, i need an XP media
>>> center ed. disk to fix the problem, but i need the disk and my
>>> computer's mfg
>>> will not help. How do i get my computer to boot and fix the files.
>>> Reformating is not an option as i have some irreplaceable pictures on it
>>> that
>>> i was not able to backup. How do i get a disk?

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