A better way of restoring your system<\/p>\n
If you have questions or comments related to the use of
\ninformation and communications technology, please send an email
\nto zatni@cbn.net.id and we shall endeavor to provide a solution
\nvia this, our new column.<\/p>\n
Question: Apart from using the System Restore utility, is there
\nany other way I can fix my PC after I have installed some harmful
\nsoftware? What if Windows does not boot at all? --JR, Jakarta<\/p>\n
Answer: Commenting on my reply to your question last week, a
\nreader, Daniel Symmes, sent me an email and reminded me that
\nSymantec has a product called GoBack. Daniel, a computer
\nspecialist since 1980, was of the opinion that the System Restore
\nutility had only very basic functions and \"should not be relied
\non.\" This is why he strongly recommended GoBack.<\/p>\n
One of the reasons he prefers this commercial product is the
\nfact that System Restore would be useless if Windows refuses to
\nboot at all.<\/p>\n
So, if you frequently install trial versions of new software,
\nit would be a good idea to acquire a copy of Symantec GoBack.
\nThis software runs before Windows actually loads, so it is far
\nmore bulletproof than System Restore. GoBack is now up to version
\n4.0, and the web address is www.symantec.com\/goback\/.<\/p>\n
What GoBack can do and System Restore cannot is restore the
\nfiles or the folders that you choose, or even the entire hard
\ndisk. It also allows you to create a new restore point at regular
\nintervals. In short, it will give you better protection against
\nharmful software.<\/p>\n
Daniel's email also reminds me of the problems that Internet
\ncafes and computer rental shops may face on a daily basis. Their
\ncustomers may make changes to the system without the knowledge of
\nthe system administrators. Restoring the system back to its
\noriginal state is easy with a utility such as GoBack.<\/p>\n
Incidentally, I had a chat with one of my students last week,
\nand he said that he had lost a file after using GoBack on his
\ncomputer. Just remember that, each time you do a roll-back, there
\nis a chance that you will lose some of your latest data.<\/p>\n
Therefore, unless you want to use this as an excuse not to
\nsubmit your class assignment on time, do what all seasoned
\ncomputer users advise you to do: Back up your data!<\/p>\n
If you do not think you need to invest in GoBack and decide on
\njust using System Restore and Uninstall, do not forget to
\ndefragment your hard disk to restore its performance.<\/p>\n
A special thanks to Daniel for bring up this point.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/a-better-way-of-restoring-your-system-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }