-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Go Back
- From: "Tech Rose - LoveBytes" <TechRose@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2005 22:30:46 -0700
I have used Go Back..since Version 2? I think I had to go to Version 3 when
XP came out.
It records all changes you make. I will keep a history limited to the
amount of disk space your allow it or I believe 4 GB per disk.
System Restore ONLY deals with SYSTEM stuff.
System Restore will NOT restore email or a word doc..or anything else NOT
SYSTEM related.
Systems Restore was a LITE version (in that it only dealt with the System
files) of GO BACK developed by Roxio (formerly Adaptec) for Microsoft.
Roxio is the company who wrote Go Back.
I was NOT a happy camper when GO Back was first included in Norton
SystemWorks. I had the full version and did not install the Norton
Version.
I did get the newest version (4.0 I believe) as what was included in
Norton Systemworks did not have all the features.
I am happy with it...knock on wood..knock..knock...knock..... ha ha!
Go Back IS simple to use.. a few important points...
Always shut off Go Back if you are going to do anything in programs
like...Partition Magic ..which dang it..Norton also bought.
I had partitioned a drive once a couple of years ago.... and all was fine.
I wanted to re-partition it later on. I could not. I kept getting an error
code that was not in the book!
Finally got a bright Idea..called them... and they actually answered the
phone and had a tech person, Power Quest, NOT Norton......before they bought
out Power Quest....
and they asked if I had Go Back installed and told me that was the problem.
I had removed Go Back and was going to install a new version and wanted to
repartition the drive before reinstalling it. I installed Go Back and was
able to access the full drive in Partition Magic again.
I know you are suppose to shut off all programs when you install something,
but I never shut off Go Back as part of the reason is to protect me in case
the new installation is a problem.
The new Go Back has a feature.. SafeTryMode...where you can set it..so you
can install new programs or download stuff from the net..and it protects
your system from these actions..and you can reverse them and keep your
system safe
.
So, While I do not like Norton per se...mostly cause they are too big, but
the companies who make good products..or buy the rights to their
products..and then stop the creative, innovative things that have happened
with those products in the past and .have bad customer service..etc... Their
products for the most part..work for me.... and..... I will stick with them
................ for now!
Rose
Las Vegas
----- Original Message -----
From: " milady" <kg6ocz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 9:43 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Go Back
Boyyyyyyyyy that is a mouthfull...or a mind full.
OK...what is SIMPLE to use? I don't have business files to back up or any
personal info..I don't keep such stuff on computer. I store it on cd... Only
thing I really need to keep is graphic files for drawings and downloaded
purchased formats for my embroidery machine. Which of all THAT you talked
about would be worth using for what I have???
ML
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike" <mikebike@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 8:10 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Go Back
Hi ML,
Go Back was a good program last time I used it.
I quit using it when Norton/Symantec bought it I found it inconvenient to=
use as it was constantly using memory to backup things as I was using the=
computer.
That was back when I was using Win 98SE with an MMX 200 with 128 meg of=
ram.
It works in the background monitoring changes you make to to documents,=
programs, and settings.
If something goes wrong you can Go Back with a mouse click.
System Restore only makes an automatic backup point once a day unless you=
remember to make them more often.
Deep Freeze offer a program that will freeze the system state and restore=
it back to that point each time you reboot.
It is used in many libraries and internet cafe's.
In Canada a singe use licence is $39.95/29.95 US
Take a look at this free program;
http://www.alistairgeorge.com/b4win/
Back4Win=A9 Backup Software
Easy to use Backup program with many features including backup disk=
spanning to CDR(WinXP) and CDRW.
The most critical advantage of Back4Win =A9 over other backup software is=
its reliability.
Losing Data (computer files) is at least disconcerting, at most potential=
failure of your business!. Backup software used regularly , insures your=
computer against these losses by storing copies of your data in a safe=
place. Back4Win is free, and is highly regarded by thousands of users as a=
no-cost solution for data integrity. Business users should seriously=
consider the very low cost of $24.95 for Back4WinXP which, along with many=
other features, automatically keeps all versions of critical files, so you=
can go back to any version. This 'Stealth' mode makes Back4WinXP=
tremendously more secure than regular backups. * Industry standard ZIP=
compression ensures that your data will be accessible regardless of which=
PC operating system, or version you are using (eg Linux, Windows(all) Mac=
and so on).
* Optionally backup your data as an EXE file that can be expanded on most=
machines without decompression software.
* Restore from damaged backups, or even spanned backups with missing or=
damaged disks (directory disk is not needed).
* Backups are labeled with a unique easy-to-find time stamp.
* Variable compression rates to suit different machine specifications=
(older machines perform faster with lower compression rates)
* Powerful arrangement of backup size - spanning disks, predefined disk=
size to suit CDR and CDRW media etc.
* Optional Password locking of the ZIP file ensures you or your licensee=
are the only ones able to access sensitive data.
* Logical, easy to use functions without annoying pop-up windows.
* Various modes of backup operation provide easier and faster ways of=
doing your backups.
* The Restore window lets you select single, several or all files of a=
backup set to restore.
* Does not have 2Gb and 65535 file limit of other ZIP backup programs
* Burn CD to CD/CDRW Back4WinXP
* Many other useful features.
++ There is more on the web site.
Mike ~ one of the Moderators
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On 10/9/2005 at 7:42 PM milady wrote:
But THAT doesnt answer the question...what makes it better? If anything?
ML
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike" <mikebike@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 7:35 PM
Subject: -=3DPCTechTalk=3D- Re: Go Back
Hi Lyn,
Go Back was a Roxio product that Norton/Symantec bought up.
www.symantec.com/goback/
Mike the mod
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On 10/10/2005 at 11:50 AM Lyn Scott wrote:
Lionel, Is that "Go Back" specific to Nortons or can it be found elsewhere?
Lyn
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