system file error

When I turn my laptop I get I systemced file error. What is file and how can I get the system to boot. This an office laptop so, I don't have the disk or administrative rights. Help

 

Exact, entire error message please and when it happens. And the brand/model of the laptop along with the OS you are running including SP if applicable.

Also, is this when you try a normal shutdown or some other time?

 

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When I start the computer I get the message "winnt\system32\config\systemced \" file is either missing or corrupt. I am using a dell latitude C800 running windows 2K professional

 

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I don't know which SP they have installed. My only guess is that they keep them up to date.

 

You have a problem with the system registry hive. I'm sorta surprised the system is still booting up. And that is System.ced rather than systemced but luckily in this case, it didn't matter.

Any fix will probably require admin rights and probably an install CD so this will need to be dealt with by whoever does support for your office PCs.

One possible thing you can do. It will either work or be harmless.

start~run~cmd and then chdksk /r and reboot.