Fun Tech Support Question

DaddyTorgo · 07-27-2009, 10:29 AM

Is there any way that I can replace the missing/corrupted hardware abstraction layer DLL (hal.dll) file on our Windows Server 2003 without having the installation disk?

Or am I SOL?

MikeVic · 07-27-2009, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

Is there any way that I can replace the missing/corrupted hardware abstraction layer DLL (hal.dll) file on our Windows Server 2003 without having the installation disk?

Or am I SOL?

Quick google search, not sure how safe this is to do or if the file works:
http://www.dll-files.com/dllindex/dll-files.shtml?hal

DaddyTorgo · 07-27-2009, 10:50 AM

yeah i saw that website - problem is i think (from google searching also) that hal.dll files are specific to OS and version and that one doesn't specify what OS it is for (although i am guessing it's WinXP)

Passacaglia · 07-27-2009, 11:09 AM

How is this fun? I was hoping for something like "How do I fix my cup holder?"

gstelmack · 07-27-2009, 11:14 AM

Sounds like you can reinstall SP1 to get it:

DLL Help Database More Information hal.dll

DaddyTorgo · 07-27-2009, 11:18 AM

aaaah

well i just found the .dll online too. thing is now that i don't have a bootable linux distro with me right now so that i could use that to boot to in order to install the file.

*sighs* we'll see if our tech support guy can dial-in and do it before i resort to spending my afternoon on that

07-27-2009, 10:50 AM	#3
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07-27-2009, 11:14 AM	#5
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Sounds like you can reinstall SP1 to get it: DLL Help Database More Information hal.dll __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

07-27-2009, 11:18 AM	#6
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	aaaah well i just found the .dll online too. thing is now that i don't have a bootable linux distro with me right now so that i could use that to boot to in order to install the file. sighs we'll see if our tech support guy can dial-in and do it before i resort to spending my afternoon on that __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

07-27-2009, 11:09 AM	#4
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	How is this fun? I was hoping for something like "How do I fix my cup holder?"

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