Oh Dear!

[tiN]

I think my computer have a virus, im not really sure as this is the first time that is happened to me

But when i turned it on this afternoon, it says:

Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt:

<Windows root>\system32\ha.dll.
Please re-install a copy of the above file.

I dont know what will i do.. please

[KeithD]

Set the BIOS to boot CD before Hard Disk. Boot the XP CD and, instead
of Setup, take the immediate R for Repair. Assume any password
requested is blank, and TAB over.

Use
Attrib -H -R -S C:\boot,ini
DEL C:\boot.ini
to delete the bad one
BootCfg /Rebuild

to search for Windows installations and make a new one

[LadyJ]

I think my computer have a virus,

tamiflu is the solution

[IainBusby]

Set the BIOS to boot CD before Hard Disk. Boot the XP CD and, instead
of Setup, take the immediate R for Repair. Assume any password
requested is blank, and TAB over.

Use
Attrib -H -R -S C:\boot,ini
DEL C:\boot.ini
to delete the bad one
BootCfg /Rebuild

to search for Windows installations and make a new one

That should work, unless the disk is screwed up and hal.dll really is missing.

[trader dave]

tamiflu is the solution

i was thinking that stick it the spare bedroom

[Mrs Daddy]

Boss got the solution tintry downloading AVG virus as well!

[tiN]

Set the BIOS to boot CD before Hard Disk. Boot the XP CD and, instead
of Setup, take the immediate R for Repair. Assume any password
requested is blank, and TAB over.

Use
Attrib -H -R -S C:\boot,ini
DEL C:\boot.ini
to delete the bad one
BootCfg /Rebuild

to search for Windows installations and make a new one

Thanks Boss

But i think i will just need to get it to a proper technician as i dont have a XP CD. I tried to insert the recovery disk, but it is still the same.

It is really frustrating

[tiN]

tamiflu is the solution

i was thinking that stick it the spare bedroom

When i found out that my computer have virus, i run to hubby and told him " My computer have a swine flu"

Just to make things smoothly

[tiN]

Boss got the solution tintry downloading AVG virus as well!

Is AVG good? I am using Mcafee- Anti virus, is this any good?

[ivybridge]

I use mcafee and it is quite good, as long as you let it do the automatic updates when you are online. Same goes for any virus really.

Even if you have good antivirus protection occasionally something can get through.

Have a read here

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314477

[KeithD]

You DO NOT have a virus, it is a corrupt file.

Click START>RUN type in CMD then hit ENTER

Then try it again directly:
Attrib -H -R -S C:\boot,ini
DEL C:\boot.ini
to delete the bad one
BootCfg /Rebuild

[somebody]

What Mr admin po boss lord of all internet says from what you describe as the best route. But as Iain says if the HDD has really gone awry then it may not help this time.

Can you remember the last time you used the pc? When you were using did the disk drive make any funny noises or starting to get noiser did you have to switch off and not shut down as normal?

Hope it gets sorted soon for you

[Mrs Daddy]

Is AVG good? I am using Mcafee- Anti virus, is this any good?

I haven`t got a problem with it Tin so far

[tiN]

You DO NOT have a virus, it is a corrupt file.

Click START>RUN type in CMD then hit ENTER

Then try it again directly:
Attrib -H -R -S C:\boot,ini
DEL C:\boot.ini
to delete the bad one
BootCfg /Rebuild

Hi Boss;

Thanks for the info on starting my laptop again, but unfortunatly I can't even get my start menu up so that I can "push run then type in CMD?"

I think I just need to get it to PC World or technician to remedy the fault

[tiN]

What Mr admin po boss lord of all internet says from what you describe as the best route. But as Iain says if the HDD has really gone awry then it may not help this time.

Can you remember the last time you used the pc? When you were using did the disk drive make any funny noises or starting to get noiser did you have to switch off and not shut down as normal?

Hope it gets sorted soon for you

i used my laptop yesterday morning and ive downloaded some applications so i can get free games for PSP And while im downloading the application it did make a strange noise.. When i switched it off, it shut down normally, then it wouldnt start again

[GaryFifer]

I have all in one little program called Advanced System Care 3 free
It heals and speeds up my PC in just 1 click, so that I do not have to re-install my Windows or purchase a new computer. It pretty easy way to protect, clean, repair, and optimize my PC. I also find that it can scan and fix what other tools miss. I really like it and best of all, it is completely free. It will keep your PC error-free and running smoother than ever. You can download it for free at

http://www.iobit.com/advancedwindowscareper.html

Also there is Defrag link which will help too.

http://www.iobit.com/iobitsmartdefrag.html#

[KeithD]

Just borrow a bootable XP disk off someone, and run the FIX

Or make a bootable floppy on another system

Don't send it to PC Wold for God's sake They just frmat the drive.

[joebloggs]

then it wouldnt start again

whats on the screen, is it blank, stuck on the windows logo screen ? or ??