User Guide

ERD Commander 2002
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Correcting Registry Problems
A significant number of Windows XP/2000/NT boot problems are the result of
misconfigured Registry values. The ERD Commander 2002 Registry editor
has all the capabilities and the same interface as the Windows XP/2000/NT
Registry editor, making it easy for you to inspect and change Registry
settings.
Copying Important Files off of a Dead System
ERD Commander 2002 enables you to access files on a Windows
XP/2000/NT system that fails to boot. You can copy files to removable media
such as floppy disks, Zip drives, or Jaz drives, or use ERD Commander
2002’s network capabilities to copy them to another system on your network.
Regaining Access to a System That You've Been Locked Out Of
ERD Commander 2002 allows you to list the accounts for a Windows
XP/2000/NT system and to change their passwords, including Administrator
accounts.
Viewing the Event Logs
Many times the Event Logs of a system contain clues that can help you
diagnose a boot problem, so ERD Commander 2002 includes an Event Log
Viewer with the same interface as the Windows XP/2000 Event Log Viewer
MMC-snap-in, allowing you to inspect logs for relevant records.
Accessing Fault Tolerant Drives including Mirrors, Volume Sets, and
Striped Sets
With ERD Commander 2002 you can access the fault tolerant drives defined
by a Windows XP/2000/NT system even when that system is not active.
Running CHKDSK on Corrupt Drives
ERD Commander 2002 will let you check the consistency of hard drives.