Hal.dll Is missing, Bootcfg Wont work ! Please help

level42 · 04-12-2008, 05:18 PM

So I found this while searching the forums, and I tested it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eneles

Hi

Start the computer with the Windows CD.
At the Welcome to Setup screen, press R to select the repair option.
You will have to enter the Administrator password - if none, just press <Enter>.
In the recovery console - type bootcfg /rebuild > press <Enter>. (note the space after bootcfg)
The drive will be scanned and you will be asked to:
Add installation to boot list? Press Y.
Next prompt: Enter Load Identifier: > type Windows XP > press <Enter>.
Another prompt: Enter OS Load options: > type /fastdetect > press <Enter>.
Take the Windows disc out.
Type Exit > press <Enter>.

I starts to scan for about 2 minutes then says I need to run CHKDSK becasue the drive is corroupt.

So when I run chkdsk /r I get an error saying "Autochk.exe" is missing.

and now I'm stuck.

Can some one help me ?

I don't have the origonal windows cd that came with my computer so I'm using my friends.

**Deleted090308** · 04-13-2008, 02:02 AM

Hi

The XP version on the CD has to be the same as the one you have installed.

Start the computer with the Windows CD.
At the Welcome to Setup screen, press R to select the repair option.
You will have to enter the Administrator password - if none, just press <Enter>.
In the recovery console - type sfc /scannow, press <Enter>.
When the System File Checker (SFC) has finished:
Type chkdsk /r, then press <Enter>.
Wait for chkdsk to finish.
Type Exit > press <Enter>.
Take the Windows disc out and reboot.

level42 · 04-13-2008, 10:25 AM

Thanks, but SFC /SCANNOW does not work :(

Any other suggestions ?

**Deleted090308** · 04-13-2008, 01:45 PM

Sfc can't be run in the recovery console. Forgot that.
Is the CD version of Windows the same as the one installed?

What happens when you try to start Windows?
Error messages?
Can you start in Safe mode?
Make/model of the computer?

level42 · 04-13-2008, 01:53 PM

Can't do safe mode,

When the computer starts I get "Invalid boot.ini" and then it quickly flashes to the HAL.DLL file error.

I have a Windows XP home OEM cd its just for a different manufacture.

The pc is made by gateway and the CD is from dell.

**Deleted090308** · 04-13-2008, 02:31 PM

Try starting "Last known good configuration".

What happened when this problem started?
Crashes? Power failure? Other?

See if you can find a recovery solution for your computer at Gateway:
http://support.gateway.com/s/softwar...ge01su44.shtml

**ThorXP** · 04-13-2008, 03:26 PM

OEM disks from different manufacturers usually do not work on any computer but the ones they are written for, the software is modified by the manufacturer to only work with specific processors and chipsets for a certain computer thus the term OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer.

The easiest and least expensive way around this would be to call the manufacturer of the computer and give them the model number of the computer and if they have the disks in stock they usually will sell them to you at a greatly reduced rate and you will have them in a few days.

One other thing they come with a little ting called Legal......

level42 · 04-13-2008, 03:26 PM

I don't get as far as to getting that option, the computer crashes before that screen appears,

I'm not sure as to what has caused this issue.

**Deleted090308** · 04-13-2008, 03:32 PM

What model is the Gateway?
Can you enter BIOS? If so, check the temperatures and voltages.

04-13-2008, 02:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Hal.dll Is missing, Bootcfg Wont work ! Please help Hi The XP version on the CD has to be the same as the one you have installed. Start the computer with the Windows CD. At the Welcome to Setup screen, press R to select the repair option. You will have to enter the Administrator password - if none, just press <Enter>. In the recovery console - type sfc /scannow, press <Enter>. When the System File Checker (SFC) has finished: Type chkdsk /r, then press <Enter>. Wait for chkdsk to finish. Type Exit > press <Enter>. Take the Windows disc out and reboot.

04-13-2008, 01:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Hal.dll Is missing, Bootcfg Wont work ! Please help Sfc can't be run in the recovery console. Forgot that. Is the CD version of Windows the same as the one installed? What happens when you try to start Windows? Error messages? Can you start in Safe mode? Make/model of the computer? Last edited by Deleted090308; 04-13-2008 at 01:49 PM.

04-13-2008, 01:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
level42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ont Posts: 82 OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OSx86	Re: Hal.dll Is missing, Bootcfg Wont work ! Please help Can't do safe mode, When the computer starts I get "Invalid boot.ini" and then it quickly flashes to the HAL.DLL file error. I have a Windows XP home OEM cd its just for a different manufacture. The pc is made by gateway and the CD is from dell. __________________ TSF Doner - $1.00 USD

04-13-2008, 02:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Hal.dll Is missing, Bootcfg Wont work ! Please help Try starting "Last known good configuration". What happened when this problem started? Crashes? Power failure? Other? See if you can find a recovery solution for your computer at Gateway: http://support.gateway.com/s/softwar...ge01su44.shtml

04-13-2008, 03:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
ThorXP TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,568 OS: Windows XP Pro SP3, Kubuntu & Ubuntu 8.10	Re: Hal.dll Is missing, Bootcfg Wont work ! Please help OEM disks from different manufacturers usually do not work on any computer but the ones they are written for, the software is modified by the manufacturer to only work with specific processors and chipsets for a certain computer thus the term OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer. The easiest and least expensive way around this would be to call the manufacturer of the computer and give them the model number of the computer and if they have the disks in stock they usually will sell them to you at a greatly reduced rate and you will have them in a few days. One other thing they come with a little ting called Legal...... __________________ I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one. *Heaven goes by favorites, If it didn't then your dog would get in first. Amen.*

04-13-2008, 03:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
level42 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ont Posts: 82 OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Mac OSx86	Re: Hal.dll Is missing, Bootcfg Wont work ! Please help I don't get as far as to getting that option, the computer crashes before that screen appears, I'm not sure as to what has caused this issue. __________________ TSF Doner - $1.00 USD

04-13-2008, 03:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: Hal.dll Is missing, Bootcfg Wont work ! Please help What model is the Gateway? Can you enter BIOS? If so, check the temperatures and voltages.