Troubleshooting using Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset
We have all been stuck between a rock and a hard place at one time or another…
Stuck staring blankly at a Windows machine that just won’t boot. I have been recommending this re-branded toolkit left and right recently so here is a little more information on it for you guys:
This nifty tool allows you to boot from a CD into a special diagnostics environment which enables you to:
- Fix boot problems (boot.ini/Chkdsk)
- Edit the Registry offline
- Change Services/Drivers startup state
- Restore to an earlier Restore Point even if Windows fails to start in Safe-Mode
- Reset the administrator password (or any other account)
- Easily remove malware & viruses while scanning the system offline
- Recover lost data while the system is offline (undelete files, folders or partitions)
The tool fully supports TCP/IP networking for sharing folders and remote troubleshooting.
The environment partially-supports running other Windows applications for Virus cleaning, un-deleting files and more. Most applications that will work flawlessly are the one that designed to run without installation and no run-time libraries (.Net framework, etc.)
The original name of the product is “ERD Commander” from Winternals. Microsoft bought the company and now calls that same product by the name:
Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset
The download link above is for a fully-featured 30-days evaluation version of the product. this application is intended for Enterprise IT Professionals (as a Volume Licensing Extra).
I recommend on playing with it inside a Virtual PC/VMware workstation. you will be thankful that you’ve heard about this tool on your next BSOD!
Note that this product officially support the Windows 2000/XP systems only (although it can be used for any other version too…)
Enjoy!
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about 3 years ago
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about 3 years ago
Hi
i’m interested to know the application of this tool to rectify a booting error.The error says
“Windows cannot start because the following file is missing or corrupt.
\system 32\hal.dll ”
can this tool be used.If so,can you give a step by step of how.I’ve already used the CD to boot from my laptop and copied all data.
I’d apreciate all helpin this regard.
Thanks and regards
Sudha
about 3 years ago
You can try to use this to restore back to an earlier time otherwise you need to boot to a live cd that will allow you to edit the ntfs partition – copying the dll file back to the correct place will also resolve your issue.
How did it happen? Were you upgrading or installing something or was it a virus?
about 3 years ago
It started with a malware problem.And then the boorting errors started.i’ve a Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop.It came with the Os preloaded.So,I don’t ‘ve any installation Cd.So,what elsean I do?
Cheers
sudha
about 3 years ago
The machine should have also either came with a recovery cd or a recovery partition.
about 1 month ago
As far as I known, Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset is very useful! It can also be used to reset forgotten Windows password.