hi all
i was having problem with my system
showing hal.dll file missing or curropt
so i did what ever the guys said in other threads
so i did
bootcfg/list
bootcfg/config
fixboot
fixmbr

then chkdsk /p

but after all this
windows seems to be starting but no
i m getting a blue screen of errors
which restarts my computer automatically
please help me
its very urgent
as i donn wann to clean install
coz i have very imp documents for which i donn hv any back-up
please guys help me out
i m in big mess

please help anyone
please

really urgent guys please

What are the exact errors?

Can you boot into Safe Mode?

Some HAL ideas:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_haldll_missing.htm

In a worse case scenario a Repair Install should retain your data and programs.

i cant even boot in safe mode

i tried reparing xp by recovery cd
but after some time when files were getting copied
few files were not copied
and i had no choice to click ignore
now set up has finished
but xp still not opening
it boots then a black screen comes n pc shots down
pls help

What is the make and model of the computer?

By Recovery Disk you are referring to say a Dell or HP CD for example?

The next worse case scenario is to slave this drive in another computer and extract the data then Clean Install.

You also might want to run the manufacturers diagnostic software on that hard drive.

its a laptop
i cant open it
and its hp pavillion dv 1000

The hard drive can be removed. Then an adapter can be used as seen here:

http://articles.techrepublic.com.com...1-5160538.html

An external enclosure can also be used.

As to HP:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/p...&lang=en&cc=us

The Windows operating system (OS) can be reinstalled, using the recovery disks, without destroying any existing programs or user data. This action is normally only performed if the PC does not start properly or does not boot into the Windows operating system.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...&lang=en#N1194

HP Notebook PCs - Repairing or Reinstalling Windows XP with the HP Operating System Disc

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...=41368&lang=en

i have installed fresh os on/ same drive
will that affect in anyway ?