im trying to reinstall windows xp home edition.When i go to set-up a messgae tells me that my \system32\hal.dll is either corrupt or missing and i need to download a copy of that file.Honestly I think somethings wrong with the cd.It seems to be scratched big time.Now,if i get a new cd and reinstall again will everything be alright,would i get all my files back that i need etc.thanks in advance.right now im able to use pc...just cant reinstall using my installation cd...thx again

pc59, June 2006

wHIT3kNIGHT...thank you very much!!!!! pc is running like brand new

pc59, August 2006

If you go to a local friendly pc shop they should have a oem copy of windows to buy usually around £70 - £90 just reinstall using this disk and all should be fine you could try and search the net for the missing file but be careful !!! Buying a legit copy of windows will let you download explorer 7 and media player 10 etc etc Hope This Helps!!!!!!

.:wHIT3kNIGHT:., July 2006