Corrupt Harddisk - What can I use to boot / repair it?

sonneti · #1 09-21-2007, 08:36 AM

I've been given a laptop with a dodgy hard disk, it won't boot.. stops with a hal.dll is missing message.

What program could I use to create a suitable bootable CD so I can scan & fix it. I had a superboot disk before with a bunch of tools on it but my mate f'ing lost it!!

LuckyTxGuy · #2 09-21-2007, 11:27 AM

What operating system is it running? XP?

My advice would be to reformat and reinstall no matter what OS it's running.

sonneti · #3 09-21-2007, 01:45 PM

Yeah its XP.. Can't be arsed to make a fresh install [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

sonneti · #4 09-21-2007, 02:46 PM

Got a bootable cd called "hirens bootcd" which has a bunch of tools on to fix dodgy disks [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]