Here's what I found:
a.. You must be logged on as a member of the Administrators group to run
sfc.
b.. If sfc discovers that a protected file has been overwritten, it
retrieves the correct version of the file from the
systemroot\system32\dllcache folder, and then replaces the incorrect file.
c.. If the systemroot\system32\dllcache folder becomes corrupt or
unusable, use sfc /scannow, sfc /scanonce, or sfc /scanboot to repair the
contents of the Dllcache directory.
It appears that SFC can check if you have the correct version file and it
is in the correct place but not replace it if it is missing totally.
You will need the original CD ready and use the Expand command to
replace the file to your hard drive if it is missing. Type Expand /? to see
all the options. It is similiar to the same command since DOS 6.22 or
earlier. Your system should be up and running in no-time.
Howard Rubin
The Computer Doctor
Fortaleza, Brazil
RE: Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 04:01:38 -0500
From: Kevin Hitsman <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: WindowsXP recovery panel
RE: Hey All...When I start my computer up, I get a black DOSlike screen
that says "Windows could not start because the following file is missing or
corrupt:<Windows root>\system32\hal.dll. Please re-install a copy of the
above file." I'll reboot, pressing the F8 key and this will bring up the
Windows Advanced Options Menu. No matter which option I highlight, I'll
press enter then enter again on the next screen. This takes me right back to
the "missing or corrupt file" screen. I've rebooted using the WindowsXP set
up 6 disc floppys, and I can actually access the recovery panel, but from
there I'm lost. According to the Microsoft knowledge Base (Q314058)there are
I think, 30 different commands and I don't have a clue as to which one I use
to restore the missing or corrupt hal.dll file, or failing that, to start up
usi
ng the last known good configuration. Is there anyone out there who would
care to lead a novice computer user through this process if it's at all
possible? My computer is a HP pavilion 533w. It runs WinXP home. Thanks
millions in advance! Kevin Hitsman
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