1. Home
  2. Computing & Technology
  3. PC Support
Tim Fisher
Tim's PC Support Blog

By Tim Fisher, About.com Guide to PC Support

Error Message

Tuesday November 10, 2009

From jwillins in the PC Support Forum:

I also receive the error message (window root)\system32\hal.dll.

I tried the steps  by trying to insert the XP cd to get to the Recovery XP Console, but after the setup process, where I am supposed to hit R for repair, the computer just froze, and would not do anything.

Can you please tell me what that problem is or what can be done at this stage, I need help soon.

Hal.dll errors, and any similar kind of error that gives you little to work with, are very frustrating to solve. It's obvious jwillins took a look at my troubleshooting guide for hal.dll errors but it looks like a unique problem threw the standard troubleshooting off course.

Any ideas for jwillins? Reply to original post to help out.

Explore PC Support
About.com Special Features

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

Family Tech Center

Stay connected and entertained with reviews on tips on the latest HDTVs, cellphones and more. More >

  1. Home
  2. Computing & Technology
  3. PC Support

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.