Article ID: 298898 - Last Review: March 14, 2002 - Revision: 1.2

How to Determine the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) That Is Used in Windows XP

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SUMMARY

This article describes how to determine the Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) that is loaded on a Windows XP-based computer.

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To determine the HAL that is loaded:
  1. Right-click the My Computer icon on your desktop, and then click Properties.
  2. Click the Hardware tab.
  3. Click Device Manager.
  4. Click Devices by type on the View menu if this option is not enabled.
  5. Double-click Computer to view which HAL is loaded.
APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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