Re: more GoBack problems :-(

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Richard Urban wrote:
Before trying to work on a computer with GoBack problems, it is wise
to know all about how the program operates and how it accomplishes
what it does. The program hooks "very" deeply into the operating
system and modifies the MBR. As you already know, a GoBack failure
can prevent the computer from even booting.

You can restore the MBR and GoBack will be out of the picture. Then
you will have to uninstall GoBack. There are numerous reboots in the
process. Don't be cute and think you don't have to reboot when you
are told to.
After the above, reinstall GoBack and you should be back in business.
Note: all previous restore points will be gone.

I use to blow the whistle for GoBack (years ago) but it just takes up
too much of the system resources, whenever it wants to. It is much
better to use something like TrueImage to create an image of your
system on "your" terms, like - when you know that the system is
operating without any problems what-so-ever.

You can also install a recovery option using TrueImage that is
similar to what GoBack offers. With TrueImage, you press F11 during
the boot to start the program. You can then revert to the last image
that YOU created - while the operating system was in a known good
state. This will work even if Windows XP is totally hosed and non
functioning.
And, TrueImage doesn't alter the MBR like GoBack does.



In addition to Richard's excellent instructions I'll add this. Make an image
of the drive first before doing anything. Then you can at least get back to
where you are now. There is a chance the drive is going bad. GoBack has
major problems if a drive develops bad sectors in the wrong place. Trying to
fix it may cause even more data loss. Also once/if you get GoBack
re-installed and working I highly recommend you uninstall it. Unfortunately
you can't properly uninstall it until is working properly again.

--
Kerry
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


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