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Ways To Fix 'Boot Configuration Data File Is Missing' Error In Windows 10
Are you working with the Windows 10 and it was just yesterday. But now, while working with this device, you're unexpectedly greeted with error code 0xc0000034 which appears as a message "The Boot Configuration Data file is missing". According to Windows Tech Support Toll-Free 1-800-213-8289 engineers, the Boot Configuration Data error usually occurs while the Windows Boot Manager (Bootmgr) entry is not at all present in the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store or it may even occur when the Boot\BCD file on the active partition is completely damaged or missing. So, at this point of time the Windows system is not in stage to perform the boot function properly.
But the good news about it is that the saved data will not be lost at all, and one can get it all back. Users are guided to have an access to a DVD or a USB stick containing Windows installation media. One can also download a utility from an official site to easily create one for you.

Steps to fix the next, 'boot configuration data file is missing' error in Windows 10
Fix 1: This method clearly is based on working with the installation purpose of the Windows Installation Media for Startup Repair phase

    ·Boot the system with the help of a newly created Windows Installation Media.
    ·Next, users are advised by Windows Technical Support professionals to select the type of language, time, currency, and keyboard/input method.
    ·Once the set-up process is done, simply click the Next icon.
    ·Now users are advised to hit the Repair button on the computer (NOT Install Windows) and opt for the Troubleshoot icon.
    ·Click on the Advanced option and then simply hit the Automatic Repair or Startup Repair icon to proceed further.
    ·When the system has accurately detected the OS, just pick up the one which is running on the PC.
    ·Finally, unplug the USB or even one can easily remove the DVD bootable media and boot up the device.

    Fix 2: This process is purely based on rebuilding the Windows Boot Manager Store by using Bcdedit.exe tool. In case the previous method did not work out with you, just move onto this step.

      ·Plug-in the USB or inset the DVD with the Windows Installation Media and boot up the PC carefully.
      ·After that, hit a key as and when required to do so
      ·Set the Language, time, currency, keyboard/input method, and then hit the Next button.
      ·Select the Repair your PC (NOT install Windows) option next.
      ·Selection of the type of OS which you wish to fix is necessary. Hit the Next button.
      ·When the System Recovery Option is in execution phase, simply select Command Prompt icon.
      ·Type the required command in the Command Prompt window by simply hitting the ENTER key Fix your Windows issue by getting in touch with our Windows Customer Support Toll-Free 1-800-213-8289 expert team. We are available 24 hours 365 days in a year to assist you anytime anywhere as and when needed.

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1) Pull the HD out of the 'hal.dll' corrupted HD and hook it into a computer with the SAME OS (OEM, Retail, Home, Pro, etc)
2) Find the hal.dll on your current WORKING computer with same OS
3) Copy it to the secondary HD that has the corrupted hal.dll in the same locationh and plug it back in.

Get more help from here hope this helps you.

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Resolution

1. Restart the PC. The hal.dll error could be a fluke.

2. Check for proper boot order in BIOS. You might see the hal.dll error if the boot order in BIOS is first looking at a hard drive other than your main hard drive.

Note: If you've recently changed your boot order or recently flashed your BIOS, this may be what's causing your problem.

3. Run Windows XP System Restore from a command prompt. If this doesn't work or you're receiving the hal.dll error message before you're able to complete this process, move on to the next step.

4. Repair or replace the boot.ini file. This will work if the cause of the problem is actually Windows XP's boot.ini file and not the hal.dll file, which is often times the case.

Note: If repairing the boot.ini does correct the hal.dll issue but the problem reappears after a reboot and you've recently installed Internet Explorer 8 in Windows XP, uninstall IE8. In this specific situation, IE8 could be the root cause of your hal.dll problem.

5. Write a new partition boot sector to the Windows XP system partition. If the partition boot sector has become corrupt or isn't properly configured, you may receive the hal.dll error.

6. Recover data from any bad sectors on your hard drive. If the physical part of your hard drive that stores any part of the hal.dll file has been damaged, you're likely to see errors like this.

7. Restore the hal.dll file from the Windows XP CD. If the hal.dll file is truly the cause of the problem, restoring it from the original Windows XP CD may do the trick.

8. Perform a repair installation of Windows XP. This type of installation should replace any missing or corrupt files. Continue troubleshooting if this does not resolve the issue.

9. Perform a clean installation of Windows XP. This type of installation will completely remove Windows XP from your PC and install it again from scratch.

Note: While this will almost certainly resolve any hal.dll errors, it is a time consuming process due to the fact that all of your data must be backed up and then later restored.

Important: If you can't gain access to your files to back them up, you should understand that you will lose them all if you continue with a clean installation of Windows XP.

10. Test the hard drive. If all else has failed, including the clean installation from the last step, you're most likely facing a hardware issue with your hard drive but you'll want to test it to be sure.

If the drive fails any of your tests, replace the hard drive and then complete a "new" installation of Windows XP.

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My acer one has no cd rom and has an error report windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt <window root>\system32\hal.dll please re-install copy of the above file

You need to repair your windows, with either using Recovery or get the external CD then reinstall operating system. Hal.dll usually still in your system32 folder but corrupted..
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Notebook says that windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt &lt;windows root&gt;/system32/hal.dll.

Causes of the missing or corrupt hal.dll error include, naturally, a damaged hal.dll DLL file or a hal.dll file that has been deleted or moved from its intended location. Additional causes may include a damaged or missing boot.ini file or possibly a physically damaged hard drive.

To fix it:
1) Restart your PC, sometimes the hall.dll error could be an error itself and your PC should boot up fine.
2) Go into the BIOS by pressing the Delete key as the laptop boots. Then navigate to disk boot priority and make sure this is set to your main hard drive (the one that has Windows installed on it). Save and exit the BIOS. Sometimes if you have a USB flash drive/Pen drive or external hard drive it may automatically switch the boot priority to that.
If these two quick steps don't fix the problem then head over to here and continue reading up about repairing the boot.ini file.
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On start up <windows root>/system32\hal.dll.

Your Hall.dll is fine but you have to repair it.

ATTRIB C:\BOOT.INI -a -h -r -s
DEL C:\BOOT.INI
BOOTCFG /rebuild
FIXBOOT
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Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: &lt;windows root&gt;\system32\hal.dll. How do i fix it?

hi, right you need to boot up using your windows disk, change the boot order so it picks your DVD drive first, now select repair once windows starts up.

Regards
GeWiz.

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HI MY ACER ASPIRE 5612 WILL NOT OPEN BECAUSE THE FOLLOWING FILE IS MISSING OR CORRUPT &lt;WINDOWS ROOT&gt;\SYSTEM32\HAL.DLL.

Read this
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/findbyerrormessage/a/missinghaldll.htm
and follow the troubleshooting protocol. If you don't know how to do that then just reinstall Windows.
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How to solve this problem <windows root>\system32\hal.dll.

Hi
If you get an error regarding a missing or corrupt hal.dll file, it might simply be the BOOT.INI file on the root of the C: drive that is misconfigured
1.Insert and boot from your WindowsXP CD.
2.At the first R=Repair option, press the R key
3.Press the number that corresponds to the correct location for the installation of Windows you want to repair.
Typically this will be #1
4.Type bootcfg /list to show the current entries in the BOOT.INI file
5.Type bootcfg /rebuild to repair it
6 Take out the CD ROM and type exit
OR
Better solution: This seems to always work
expand x:\i386\hal.dl_ y:\windows\system32\ X= cd rom drive letter

Thanks and Regards Aboobacker S
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Keep getting this message <window

Hello,
  • "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."

  • "<Winnt_root>\System32\Hal.dll missing or corrupt:
    Please re-install a copy of the above file."

  • "Cannot find \Windows\System32\hal.dll"

  • "Cannot find hal.dll"
The "missing or corrupt hal.dll" error displays shortly after the computer is first started. Windows XP has not yet fully loaded when this error message appears. CauseCauses of the "missing or corrupt hal.dll" error include, naturally, a damaged hal.dll DLL file or a hal.dll file that has been deleted or moved from its intended location.Additional causes may include a damaged or missing boot.ini file or possibly a physically damaged hard drive.

    Please let me know you have any further questions or concerns.
Thanks.
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"<Winnt_root>\System32\Hal.dll missing or corrupt:

  1. Verify the boot.ini file is found on the computer by using a boot diskette or use your Windows CD to get to the MS-DOS "C:\>" prompt.
  2. From this prompt edit the boot.ini, verify that it is pointing to the correct operating system, and that no anomalies are found within the file. Below is a listing of what to verify
  • If only one operating system is on the computer verify that the boot.ini only has one operating system listed. In some situations an alternate configuration line may be added for the same operating system, leaving the improper line.
  • Verify that the "default=" line as well as the operating system line are the same and that they are pointing to the correct operating system.
Verify that the computer has the hal.dll file

From the MS-DOS "C:\>" prompt quickly determine if your computer has the "hal.dll" file by typing "dir hal.dll /s" at the prompt. If the computer returns a "File not found" message, the hal.dll has been deleted.

To recover this file boot the Windows operating system CD and choose the option to "Restore", "Repair", or "Recover." This option will prompt you for the Windows installation to use, the administrators password and will allow you to restore the proper file. At the MS-DOS prompt type the below command.

expand C:\i386\hal.dl_ D:\windows\system32\

In the above example "D" would be the letter of your CD-ROM drive and "C" the letter of the drive your operating system is installed on. For example, your disc drive may be D: and your hard drive is likely C:.
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Windows>\system32\hal.dll. corrupt

HAL.DLL Missing or Corrupt

If you get an error regarding a missing or corrupt hal.dll file, it might simply be the BOOT.INI file on the root of the C: drive that is misconfigured

Insert and boot from your WindowsXP CD.
At the first R=Repair option, press the R key
Press the number that corresponds to the correct location for the installation of Windows you want to repair.
Typically this will be #1
Type bootcfg /list to show the current entries in the BOOT.INI file
Type bootcfg /rebuild to repair it
Take out the CD ROM and type exit

Regards
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