User Guide

ERD Commander 2003
User’s Guide
Correcting Registry Problems
A significant number of Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003 boot problems are
the result of misconfigured Registry values. The ERD Commander 2003
Registry editor has all the capabilities and the same interface as the Windows
NT/2000/XP/Server 2003 Registry editor, making it easy for you to inspect
and change Registry settings.
Recovering Deleted Files
ERD Commander 2003 includes FileRestore, a utility that you can use to find
and restore deleted files from any supported Windows NT/2000/XP/Server
2003 file system format, including FAT, FAT32, and NTFS.
Copying Important Files off of a Dead System
ERD Commander 2003 enables you to access files on a Windows
NT/2000/XP/Server 2003 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 2003’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 2003’s Locksmith utility allows you to list the accounts for a
Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003 system and to change their passwords,
including Administrator accounts.
Viewing Event Logs
Since the Event Logs of a system often contain clues that can help you
diagnose a boot problem, ERD Commander 2003 includes an Event Log
Viewer with the same interface as the Windows 2000/XP Event Log Viewer
MMC snap-in, allowing you to inspect logs for relevant records.
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