Examine the Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset

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The Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT) 10 enables you to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a Windows computer that will not start, or that generates errors when starting. DaRT 10 is an important part of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP), and you can use it to:

  • Recover Windows computers that are unusable or will not start up properly.
  • Diagnose the probable causes of problems.
  • Quickly repair nonstarting or locked-out computers.
  • Restore lost files, and detect and remove malware, quickly.
  • Create a DaRT recovery image (ISO or WIM) and save the image to CD, DVD, or USB bus device.
  • Use the recovery image files to deploy them locally or to a remote or recovery partition.

DaRT 10 consists of the following tools:

  • Computer management. Use the Computer Management tools to view system information and event logs, to manage disks, and to manage services and drivers.
  • Crash analyzer. Use this tool to determine the cause of a computer failure by analyzing the memory dump file on the computer that you are repairing.
  • Disk commander. Use this tool to repair disk partitions and volumes.
  • Disk wipe. Use this tool to perform low-level disk format by using optional multiple passes.
  • Explorer. Use this tool to browse local and network file resources.
  • File restore. Use this tool to recover accidentally deleted files.
  • File search. Use this tool to locate files when you do not know the path to a file you wish to recover.
  • Hotfix uninstall. Use this tool to remove hotfixes or service packs from a computer.
  • Locksmith. Use this tool to set or reset the password for any local account.
  • Registry editor. Use this tool to edit the local registry.
  • SFC scan. Use this tool to launch the System File Repair Wizard, which enables you repair system files that are preventing the installed operating system from starting.
  • Solution Wizard. Use this tool to present a series of questions, and then based on your answer, the tool recommends the best tool for the situation.
  • TCP/IP config. Use this tool to configure TCP/IP settings manually for a computer that you are troubleshooting.]