If that doesn't work - uninstall Acronis OSS using ADD bootable Media disk and fixmbr AND bootcfg using Windows XP recovery console as per these...
Sounds like it might be a problem with OSS rather than your XP install as Grub works. Try uninstalling OSS using the Acronis DD Boot rescue...
One final thought- what happens if you uninstall Acronis OSS using the bootable rescue CD, sysprep again and then image the primary system using...
Thinking about this a bit more - I really should go to bed... Is there any reason why you have put OSS on the Logical Partition on your HDD. You...
To that I'd add GoZilla and Gator on the spyware front Windows DRM/ Starforce and anything else that decides how we use legimately bought...
I'm not familiar with protected MBR's but I can tell you that OSS give me the options to enter these two xp copies and also I can start the...
A few questions that might help you find a solution: Has your Dell got a protected MBR (I think I've got these on the brain at present) as...
Meant to say doesn't clean the MBR.!!
Thanks Longboard - hope the lurgy goes soon. Maybe just personal prejudice (and bad experiences++) but not happy with anything from Symantec...
Actually, thinking about it- you can use Tune Up Styler2 for LogonUI.exes but it is a bit 'hit and miss' which ones it will import and you might...
Tune Up utilities is a superb program, I've unused it since 2004 and pretty much all of it functions well. Winstyler is fine- if a bit limiting....
ErikAlbert -you're quite right there is a back-up package pre-installed on the notebook, which I've removed. HP have got a cut down Altiris...
Thanks I'll look into them.
No, that's the main issue. Doesn't seem possible from inside the BIOS or from HP Protect Tools. I have tried ATI using the recovery CD and that...
Hey, I found your replies in the FD-ISR forum really helpful with my desktop PC. Because of them I got FD-ISR and have sorted out that problem....
I have a HP Notebook with a 'protected' MBR/ Bios. I'm looking for a disaster rescue solution- ideally that does not require control of the MBR...
Thanks Leapfrog Basically my set up is 3 partitions on 1 SATA disk -2 for WinXP systems(one my main system and 1 for the kids games) plus 3rd...
Thanks for your suggestions. I'm gonna to take a look at Shadow User anyway- it might be useful. Starfish I've never heard of Mirror Folder- what...
That sounds a good idea. I've installed FD-ISR and its working fine on my main system and I can still boot to the other XP system (although its...
What about if I use the standard XP Bootloader with a multi-boot ( 2 XP installations on the same HD but 2 partitions)? I'm keen to try FD-ISR...
Is it possible to use FR-ISR on a multi-boot system? I'm currently using Acronis OSS to select between 2 different WinXP installations- 1 on a...
Thanks to all of you for your ideas. I think the fog is clearing..... Longboard - you're right- that is a llllllloooong post- not sure the answer...
I hope you'll forgive me if this question's been answered on another thread but I new to Wilders. I multiboot on my system using OS selector...
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