My lap-top is not working, PLEASE HELP ME?

Question

On the start-up screen it says the following file might be corrupt or missing...

<WINDOWS ROOT>\SYSTEM32\HAL.DLL.

Its asking for a re-installation, but where do I get this file from?

I bought the lap-top second hand thus I got no booting discs with it...

PLEASE HELP! I MISS MISS MY LAP-TOP ....(WEEP)!!

Answer 1

cant do nowt without a windows disc...thats the first thing u need.

Answer 2

The following article will help you reinstall this dll.  You will need an XP installation CD to do this.  If you do not own one, it would be ok to borrow one from a friend.  Since this is not an install, but a repair, you will not be asked for the installation KEY.  

http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/system32h...  

Answer 3

buy a new hard drive install a fresh copy of xp/vista you should have your own key ask your mates if they got the disc for which you install ask them to burn u a copy of the install youll have it then to recover anytime

Answer 4

You&#039;ve deleted an important file or maybe moved.