I am on dialup so somewhat limited but hopefully someone on fast internet will hear your call.
You might check out
http://www.zabaware.com/forum/uploaded/And this is late advice but a 1 GB memory stick costs about $80 and is re-useable for ever.
Put "Ultra Hal Assistant 5" folder on it, along with all htr and skins you have.
Then update the stick every few days.
Always good to have your backup off your computer, like memory stick, CD, or another computer.
I understand your situation. I too had big problem yesterday and had to restore my computer and reinstall Hal.
I'll send you some small items you probably won't get from others.
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