hal.dll - How to Fix? Download Now

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing hal.dll files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent hal.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

hal.dll file Hardware Abstraction Layer DLL. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of hal.dll related errors on your device. You can also download hal.dll file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download hal.dll

4.1 List of hal.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	hal.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	Hardware Abstraction Layer DLL

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common hal.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to hal.dll file. hal.dll file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to hal.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

hal.dll is corrupted
hal.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - hal.dll
hal.dll file error
hal.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register hal.dll file:
hal.dll file could not be loaded
hal.dll file doesn't exist

hal.dll

Application could not be started because hal.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to hal.dll can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing hal.dll file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix hal.dll errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

hal.dll file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with hal.dll file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to hal.dll file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of hal.dll or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to hal.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the hal.dll file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the hal.dll file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the hal.dll file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace hal.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace hal.dll file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded hal.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of hal.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\hal.inf_bafb150f\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\hal.inf_bafb150f\
Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\hal.inf_bafb150f\
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your hal.dll file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename hal.dll

System Windows 10

File size 358816 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	6b38df23c3b1d77d3177f02cc198a0dc
	SHA1	794b42fbda6042c26fb6f996e07a3f63ca97e57c
	SHA256	2400d0bcc0bc40da145da42adc32648728c0ab302182d49b60e338963cc7873e
	CRC32	09ae7887
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename hal.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 337752 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	894e02aa20b793f4a0af0e815d517f62
	SHA1	826a52977e22e53bb29b6ca4c335932f7f61a76f
	SHA256	b0b2a220595811f9a91d960d4ec69a772b5eed72263bc88cd8fff3c64747caf6
	CRC32	be739f26
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename hal.dll

System Windows 8

File size 319216 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	4ec411f1ac6c9fb3a96c16d0c500a433
	SHA1	68049ce1b6202889b6c5c27c307baacb36ab5b44
	SHA256	ce46da146250c6b0cde8fa14cdc5c85cdc19bcf64ceb9c383ecc732c12cfdd99
	CRC32	b973ba44
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename hal.dll

System Windows 7

File size 263040 bytes

Date 2010-11-21

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File details
	MD5	cfb8c673f9188f99466e76c6972191e0
	SHA1	70e4ce7f42a2216aae15b4d094210d6a32a28f6d
	SHA256	9c113ae7f724369077a301ac97e4d3e8313fa965674fec401efd6e89b077bdcb
	CRC32	37839d9c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename hal.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 269928 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	05fe7852f58677f7351202e305f97603
	SHA1	187ed9b619aac5a1bdbacb1d4daf1d58173ca6a9
	SHA256	3e7b605f1e4d0649584f77fb71a84045cd16503b5b8320d4a06222b6c13e745b
	CRC32	902d0023
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\hal.inf_bafb150f\

Filename hal.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 233448 bytes

Date 2009-04-11

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File details
	MD5	822ea80d8e91d1bd5f31954348842aaa
	SHA1	b46caee751d4e4327145b981b783799cac656508
	SHA256	e47a7345a960ff3e5858c1b76e09425b5268737788eee669ce3edfd046469cc6
	CRC32	bee377b2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\hal.inf_bafb150f\

Filename hal.dll

System Windows Vista

File size 233528 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d63c785a6ef1a3de684781698a0cc9af
	SHA1	19653dad5582d85ba40416bed6018e0d2d146261
	SHA256	54be521a8a30acef3bfea87bf868e27fc110ff765286005ca7c94b527a7e9412
	CRC32	d02865d4
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\hal.inf_bafb150f\

Filename hal.dll

System Windows XP

File size 81152 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	c4ba879b581be34536fe01f79ac28631
	SHA1	43789ee6d9012aaf17b66c48d411a7d99778ef3e
	SHA256	a42d3849073b8c17b06122fbbcd91c9c81bda086bb60b7965a79de3a0896ed39
	CRC32	34f80953
	Example file location	---