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Offline midnight

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2nd user account
« on: April 17, 2013, 12:19:05 PM »
Is this issue ever going to be fixed?  ::)
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Re: 2nd user account
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2013, 12:28:23 PM »
hmmm.... i seem to remember one that said i will never test any new software again.   ;)


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Re: 2nd user account
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2013, 12:35:52 PM »
I'm not using the Beta.

No one smart enough to fix this?  ???


« Last Edit: April 17, 2013, 01:00:00 PM by -midnight »
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Re: 2nd user account
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2013, 01:07:02 PM »
hmmm.... i seem to remember one that said i will never test any new software again.   ;)

That never going to happen Pondus and you know how this is PBKAC ;)
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Re: 2nd user account
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2013, 01:12:55 PM »
hmmm.... i seem to remember one that said i will never test any new software again.   ;)

That never going to happen Pondus and you know how this is PBKAC ;)

I am not using any Avast Beta...........Version 8 1483 is what I'm using!
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Re: 2nd user account
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2013, 01:17:42 PM »
You didn't have this problem until you installed the beta, correct?

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Re: 2nd user account
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2013, 01:19:18 PM »
Correct.
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Re: 2nd user account
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2013, 01:20:57 PM »
Have you tried removing the account?

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Re: 2nd user account
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2013, 01:24:08 PM »
I'm not using the Beta.

No one smart enough to fix this?  ???

My take on this - the beta created the account, but uninstalling the beta and installing the regular version doesn't remove the user account.

You really should have kept to your comment not to use the beta versions. Unless you accept that things like this or worse could happen during beta testing and you have to be able to resolve whatever issue that comes up. This is usually achieved by having created a hard drive image (before you install the beta)  that can make an exact copy of the drive that can be restored.

If you can't accept that then don't uses beta software not just avast betas.
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Re: 2nd user account
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2013, 01:24:23 PM »
No I haven't because I can only see it on the log in screen.  I've uninstalled Avast in safe mode and when I rebooted it still showed the 2nd user account.
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Re: 2nd user account
« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2013, 01:28:37 PM »
I'm not using the Beta.

No one smart enough to fix this?  ???

My take on this - the beta created the account, but uninstalling the beta and installing the regular version doesn't remove the user account.

You really should have kept to your comment not to use the beta versions. Unless you accept that things like this or worse could happen during beta testing and you have to be able to resolve whatever issue that comes up. This is usually achieved by having created a hard drive image (before you install the beta)  that can make an exact copy of the drive that can be restored.

If you can't accept that then don't uses beta software not just avast betas.

The 2nd user account didn't show up on the day that I started using the Beta.
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Re: 2nd user account
« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2013, 03:59:27 PM »
My suggestion to you is to shift your focus off of testing beta versions of anything and concentrate on learning different system imaging programs, file backups, and syncing.

Creating system image and repair disk using Windows 7.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/4241/how-to-create-a-system-image-in-windows-7/

Other free system image options.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-drive-imaging-program.htm

I use a combination of different backups:

1. System image using Paragon Backup and Recovery Free.
I create a new image whenever there is a large change/update to my system or if I'm preparing to beta test. I always keep 2 images created at different times.

2. System image using Windows 7 Backup and Restore.
This is my virgin image of windows which is updated through service pack 1. I have this available if I want to start over but don't want to install Windows 7 from scratch. I don't anticipate using this but I like to have it just in case. For instance, if my Paragon image fails.

3. Daily file backup using Seagate Manager.

4. Real-time syncing of my most important files.

5. I have had Windows System Restore turned off for years because I don't trust it.

6. Always burn Recovery Media for each program. This is required if your system becomes unbootable and is also required to restore an image using certain software.

7. Always perform a trial run to get acquainted with the program and make certain it produces expected results.

There are other options but you need to find what works best for you.


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« Last Edit: April 17, 2013, 04:12:16 PM by Charyb »

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Re: 2nd user account
« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2013, 06:08:38 PM »
My suggestion to you is to shift your focus off of testing beta versions of anything and concentrate on learning different system imaging programs, file backups, and syncing.

n-windCreating system image and repair disk using Windows 7.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/4241/how-to-create-a-system-image-iows-7/

Other free system image options.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-drive-imaging-program.htm

I use a combination of different backups:

1. System image using Paragon Backup and Recovery Free.
I create a new image whenever there is a large change/update to my system or if I'm preparing to beta test. I always keep 2 images created at different times.

2. System image using Windows 7 Backup and Restore.
This is my virgin image of windows which is updated through service pack 1. I have this available if I want to start over but don't want to install Windows 7 from scratch. I don't anticipate using this but I like to have it just in case. For instance, if my Paragon image fails.

3. Daily file backup using Seagate Manager.

4. Real-time syncing of my most important files.

5. I have had Windows System Restore turned off for years because I don't trust it.

6. Always burn Recovery Media for each program. This is required if your system becomes unbootable and is also required to restore an image using certain software.

7. Always perform a trial run to get acquainted with the program and make certain it produces expected results.

There are other options but you need to find what works best for you.


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I'll have someone else do the backups for me.

I finally found the 2nd user account in my documents.   Removed it, rebooted and it no longer shows up.
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Re: 2nd user account
« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2013, 08:01:56 PM »
I'll have someone else do the backups for me.

I finally found the 2nd user account in my documents.   Removed it, rebooted and it no longer shows up.

Good. With this you should be able to recover quickly from any problems caused by beta testing.

Regarding someone else doing backups for you, what type of backup plan(s) will they be using? Will they be using any of the programs that I suggested? I'm always interested in other options.

Charyb
« Last Edit: April 17, 2013, 08:56:08 PM by Charyb »

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Re: 2nd user account
« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2013, 09:49:42 PM »
I'll have someone else do the backups for me.

I finally found the 2nd user account in my documents.   Removed it, rebooted and it no longer shows up.

Good. With this you should be able to recover quickly from any problems caused by beta testing.

Regarding someone else doing backups for you, what type of backup plan(s) will they be using? Will they be using any of the programs that I suggested? I'm always interested in other options.

Charyb

I'm not sure yet.  One of my neighbors is a Computer Tech and he will be doing the backups.
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