A+ Guide To It Technical Support
A+ Guide To It Technical Support
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780357108291
Author: ANDREWS, Jean.
Publisher: Cengage,
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Chapter 15, Problem 1TC

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Given: A computer that gives an error message about HAL when it starts.

To find: The point in the startup of the computer where it gives an error message about HAL.

Solution:

HAL handles low-level hardware details and acts as an interface between the kernel and device drivers. Since the error message is about HAL, the problem is with the hardware or device drivers.

Hence, option C is correct.

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