Tech tip fix for “Error Message: Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \winnt\system32\config\systemced”
The fix is to boot-up on a special system boot disk and complete the following:
1. change directory to c:\winnt\system32\config
2. rename system to system.old
3. rename system.alt to system
4. re-boot pc
You should now be able to boot up your computer using this older backup copy of the registy file.
Regards, Jared Blake
Filed under Tech Tips by on Dec 31st, 2009. Comment. 
Tech Tips:
Problem: Windows Explorer does not display the left folder pane (all grayed out).
Solution: Login to your computer with admin rights and from the run command or dos prompt, run the following command:
regsvr32 /i shdocvw
After command successfully runs, restart your computer.
Windows Explorer should now display the left folder pane properly again.
Regards, Jared Blake
Filed under Tech Tips by on Dec 31st, 2009. Comment.
