Get over it people! Crashguard sucked, it was an untested product and if you used it before hearing reports of success or problems it is your own fault. Even Norton admits that it sucked. There were reports all over the internet telling you not to use it, along with disklight.
As for the rest of their products, given that I have never had a single problem using any of them, I have to think it more likely a problem with the way in which it is used. Despite that little thing on the CD called an installer, it should NEVER be run from your hard drive. No disk repair utility should be run from the hard drive you are attempting to repair, despite what the manufacturer says is okay. Doing so is the likely root of most problems. I've run it successfully from a CD well over a thousand times without hosing anyone's computer or hard drive. And if you're seriously concerned about your data, it would be backed up regularly enough that such a "disaster" only sets you back by the time required to reinstall everything. Norton, DW and TTP all warn about the possibility of losing data after running their programs, and any Support tech worth his/her money will do the same (as well as back your drive to a server before touching it). I've also used Diskwarrior and TechTool Pro. Amusingly enough, Diskwarrior is the only one I've had F*** up a drive. But, I figured that one time out of a 1000 was probably a fluke. If you don't trust Norton, fine. Ultimately, it only matters that the utility of your choice works and inspires confidence in you. Personally, I have confidence in DW TTP and Norton. Just to stay on subject: Aside from USB peripherals and Norton extensions (as mentioned in previous replies), you can also try removing any additional RAM that you have installed or running a disk repair utility (while booted from a CD like the System Install CD or a Utility CD). Even the Apple Disk First Aid is better than nothing, and will catch quite a few errors, and it exists on the System Install CD. You can also try disabling other 3rd party extensions, and Shutdown items. Worst case scenario would be to format the drive and reinstall. Do a backup if you have a way, such as a second computer on a network, this will make the process much easier. > RE, it was hoseing hardrives back when (chashguard) was out, the entire > program was fault and for a small phenomenal fee they would send an > upgrade just as bad or worse,never a mention refund or sending > corrected software because they have never had corrected software for > mac,they are just not an honest outfit to me,just my experience > > On Monday, March 17, 2003, at 07:23 PM, Greg Burkman wrote: > >> On 17/03/2003 15:17, "Aaron Willems" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> Amen, >>> >>> Just say no to Norton..... >>> >>> Aaron W. >> >> Only Norton could devise an anti-virus application that can hose a hard >> drive. > Hamlin http://hamlin.artistfolios.com 'I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with equality liberty and justice for all.' -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
