Windows XP recovery console errors

[fryguy100]

I've been getting an error that says the system32 hal.dll file is corrupt, so I start up the recovery console to extract the file from the XP cd to the drive.

However, the recovery module wont logon to the windows because it cannot detect it. I have run a bootcfg /scan but it does not detect a boot able version of windows, and /list says there is no versions available.

I know it has windows because its listed under the directory still.

Is there anyway to get it to remember it has windows?

 

[Broni]

because its listed under the directory still

Where exactly can you see it?
I assume, computer is not bootable, right?

 

[fryguy100]

Where exactly can you see it?
I assume, computer is not bootable, right?

That would be a correct assumption. I can see it when I use the dir command in the windows recovery console.

 

[Broni]

I have run a bootcfg /scan but it does not detect a boot able version of windows

System hive may be missing or corrupted.
Let's see, if we can do something about it.

Let's see, if we can look at your computer booting from an external source.

You will need USB flash drive to move information from bad computer to a working computer.

You need to download two programs.

First

Download ISO Burner this will allow you to burn REATOGO-X-PE ISO to a cd and make it bootable. Just install the programm, from there on it's fairly automatic (Instructions)

Second

• Download OTLPE.iso and burn to a CD using ISO Burner. NOTE: This file is 270.3 MB in size so it may take some time to download.
• When downloaded double click and this will then open ISOBurner to burn the file to CD
• Reboot your system (Non working computer) using the boot CD you just created.
  
  • Note. If you do not know how to set your computer to boot from CD follow the steps HERE
• Your system should now display a REATOGO-X-PE desktop.
• Double-click on the OTLPE icon.
• When asked Do you wish to load the remote registry, select Yes
• When asked Do you wish to load remote user profile(s) for scanning, select Yes
• Ensure the box Automatically Load All Remaining Users is checked and press OK
• OTL should now start. Change the following settings
  • Change Drivers to All
  • Change Registry to All
  • Under Custom Scan box paste this in:
    
    netsvcs
    %SYSTEMDRIVE%\*.exe
    /md5start
    hal.dll
    eventlog.dll
    scecli.dll
    netlogon.dll
    cngaudit.dll
    sceclt.dll
    ntelogon.dll
    logevent.dll
    iaStor.sys
    nvstor.sys
    atapi.sys
    IdeChnDr.sys
    viasraid.sys
    AGP440.sys
    vaxscsi.sys
    nvatabus.sys
    viamraid.sys
    nvata.sys
    nvgts.sys
    iastorv.sys
    ViPrt.sys
    eNetHook.dll
    ahcix86.sys
    KR10N.sys
    nvstor32.sys
    ahcix86s.sys
    nvrd32.sys
    symmpi.sys
    adp3132.sys
    mv61xx.sys
    userinit.exe
    explorer.exe
    /md5stop
    %systemroot%\*. /mp /s
    %systemroot%\system32\*.dll /lockedfiles
    %systemroot%\Tasks\*.job /lockedfiles
    %systemroot%\system32\drivers\*.sys /lockedfiles
    %systemroot%\System32\config\*.sav
    
• Press Run Scan to start the scan.
• When finished, the file will be saved in drive C:\OTL.txt
• Copy this file to your USB drive.
• Please post the contents of the C:\OTL.txt file in your reply.

 

[fryguy100]

Thanks for the help, Broni.

But you should know that otlpe.iso download link is 404 right now, new ones are here:


oldtimer.geekstogo.com/OTLPENet.exe
ottools.noahdfear.net/OTLPENet.exe

I will give this a try.

 

[Broni]

Sorry for that. It has changed just recently.
Instructions:

Please download OTLPE (filesize 120,9 MB)

• When downloaded double click on OTLPENet.exe and make sure there is a blank CD in your CD drive. This will automatically create a bootable CD.
• Reboot your system using the boot CD you just created.
  • Note : If you do not know how to set your computer to boot from CD follow the steps here
• Your system should now display a REATOGO-X-PE desktop.
• Depending on your type of internet connection, you should be able to get online as well so you can access this topic more easily.
• Double-click on the OTLPE icon.
• Ensure the box "Automatically Load All Remaining Users" is checked and press OK
• OTL should now start.
• Press Run Scan to start the scan.
• When finished, the file will be saved in drive C:\OTL.txt
• Copy this file to your USB drive if you do not have internet connection on this system
• Please post the contents of the OTL.txt file in your reply.