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Win_root System32 Hal.dll missing or corrupt

July 11, 2009 by Robert Owen

Had a dandy today.  A client called saying that their computer would no longer boot.  When I asked them if there was any kind of error message, they read me the following: Win_root\System32\Hal.dll missing or corrupt: Please re-install a copy of the above file. Sounds serious, huh?  It is.  When I arrived at the office there was an ominous “clicking” … Read more

Categories MicroSoft, Support Tags Administrator Account, Cd Drive, Cd Rom, Chkdsk R, Cue, Dl, Error Message, Hard Disk, Hard Drive, Hd Drive, Loading Press, Lt, MicroSoft, Number 1, Placeholder, Press Any Key, Scary Music, Type Exit, Windows Xp, Windows Xp Cd
Robert Owen

I lead technology organizations and perform professionally as a musician. Those worlds may seem unrelated, but both revolve around complex systems, disciplined preparation, and people working together under pressure.

Over time, that overlap has shaped how I approach leadership, collaboration, and the work I do every day.
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