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How to Copy Hal Dll

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By Greyson Ferguson
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Dynamic link library (.dll) files are used within Microsoft Windows but with multiple sources. The files have usable information accessed by other programs throughout the computer. On occasion, a .dll file can be removed while uninstalling a program, but may still be needed by another. Because of this, it may be necessary to make copies of specific .dll files, just in case such a problem were to occur. Hal.dll is an important file often used while Windows is loading. Removing this file may cause the operating system not to launch properly, however, creating and keeping a copy can avert problems.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Open "My Computer." This can be achieved by double-clicking the desktop icon, or by selecting "Start" and then "My Computer."

  2. Step 2

    Choose the "C:" drive. This will open a wide selection of different folders. Double-click on "Windows."

  3. Step 3

    Scroll down until you reach "System32." Open the file, then search for hal.dll.

  4. Step 4

    Copy hal.dll. There are two ways to do this. Either click and drag the file to the desired location you want to file to go, or right-click hal.dll and choose "Copy" from the pull-down menu. You will now be able to navigate to the location where the copy should be placed. Right-click the location, and select "Paste" from the selection menu.

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