Windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt: \winnt\system32\config\systemced

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.

Dog not included!

Regards,
Jared Blake