A30 not booting: missing file

My A30 laptop will not load windows because the following file is either missing or corrupt.
<window root>\system32\hal.dll.
It is not currently connected to the internet, which should rule out a virus, and it worked fine prior to recieving this message. (barring occasional overheating)
I have loaded the Toshiba system recovery disk, but am unsure as to how i can replace this individual file without wiping the entire system, or if the file i need is even on this disk (if not i assume i will need the windows XP disk?)
Any help would be much appreciated, cheers. MattPope
[Edited by: admin on 10-Aug-05 20:26]

Hi Matthew,
Unfortunately, it will not be possible to replace your damaged/missing file from the Toshiba Recovery CDs. Your only option will be to reinstall your system in its entirety.
This will, of course, remove any of your own files/data/programmes, and will return your system to its 'ex-works' condition so you will then need to re-apply any Microsoft Updates, anti-virus definitions, etc.
It may be worthwhile partitioning your hard drive so that you can install your OS on the C:/ drive and then put your own data on the D:/ drive. This will make future recovery much easier.
HTH

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