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Hal.dll

Hardware Abstraction Layer DLL

Description

Hardware Abstraction Layer Dynamic Linked Library is used to access devices without knowledge of the protocols used by the underlying hardware. While most hardware drivers are contained in other files, drivers required by the kernel during startup are complied into Hall.dll.

Computer manufacturers may create their own Hal.dll to handle unique hardware requirements. They will replace the standard Hall.dll with there own version. This is often occurs with laptops, but less so with desktops.

This is a critical Windows file. Windows cannot be started (even in Safe mode) if this file is missing or damaged.

Hal.dll is a 32/64-bit Dynamic Linked Library of code components that requires no direct user interface.

Common Facts From Tracked Files

File description		Hardware Abstraction Layer DLL

File Version		5.1.2600.0 to 6.1.7600.16385

Application		Microsoft Windows Operating System

App version		5.1.2600.0 to 6.1.7600.16385

Type		32, 64 bits

Vendor		Microsoft Corporation

Copyright		(c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Variants and Default Locations

C:\Windows\System32

This directory holds the core operating system files and libraries.

Windows Version; Bits		File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
	XP RTM; 32	77 KB	23-Aug-2001	Core without updates
	XP SP1; 32	76 KB	29-Aug-2002	Core without updates
	XP SP2; 32	79 KB	28-Feb-2006	Core without updates
	XP SP3; 32	79 KB	14-Apr-2008	Core without updates
	Vista RTM; 32	132 KB	02-Nov-2006	Core without updates
	Vista SP1; 32	139 KB	20-Jan-2008	Core without updates
	Vista SP2; 32	137 KB	11-Apr-2009	Core without updates
	Vista SP2; 64	228 KB	11-Apr-2009	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 32	190 KB	13-Jul-2009	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 64	257 KB	13-Jul-2009	Core without updates

C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\hal.inf_6e4a7ef2

The DriverStore is a repository for driver packages managed by the Windows Driver Install Frameworks (DIFx). They use the driver store to store and retrieve driver packages. Drivers are not directly run from this directory.

	Windows Version; Bits			File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
			Vista SP2; 64	228 KB	11-Apr-2009	Core without updates

C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\hal.inf_8bcee68b

	Windows Version; Bits			File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
			Vista SP2; 64	264 KB	02-Nov-2006	Core without updates

C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\hal.inf_bafb150f

	Windows Version; Bits			File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
			Vista SP2; 64	228 KB	20-Jan-2008	Core without updates

C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386

This directory is used to hold new files for service packs. It is used by the file protection system to restore key files should they be damaged.

	Windows Version; Bits			File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
			XP SP1; 32	99 KB	29-Aug-2002	Core without updates

C:\Windows\WinSxS\...

The WinSxS directory holds Windows Side-by-Side DLLs. WinSxS allows multiple versions of the same DLL (code libraries) to exist on the same system. This ensures that every application will get the DLL version they were tested and designed for. The result is improved application and system stability. See details for full directory location.

Windows Version; Bits		File Size	Modified Date	Captured from	More
	Vista SP2; 64	228 KB	20-Jan-2008	Core without updates
	Vista SP2; 64	228 KB	11-Apr-2009	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 64	257 KB	13-Jul-2009	Core without updates
	7 RTM; 32	190 KB	13-Jul-2009	Core without updates

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Security

There are no known security risks in using Hal.dll assuming it has not been modified or replaced by virus or malware and it resides in the default directory. This file is installed as part of the Windows operating system.

Requires

The following files are required when running this program. These may call other files, and there can be additional required files not in this list.

Kdcom.dll*

Pshed.dll*

Ntoskrnl.exe

* indicates a file that is not required in all versions. Click on filename for details.

Additional Analysis

Hal.dll is a PE style file.
Our analysis shows that over 524 different files internally use Hal.dll.

Vendor Summary

Vendor		Microsoft Corporation
Phone		1-425-882-8080 1-800-642-7676
Web		Global USA
Assistance		Support Downloads

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