BIOS problem

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Walt G

Whenever I attempt to make any changes to my BIOS, the computer goes into an
endless rebooting cycle that I can only get out of by going into Safe mode,
where I don't actually do anything, but when I exit Safe mode I can then
boot up normally.

The only thing I can think of that might be producing this behavior is that
I have GoBack installed. Would this make any difference?
 
GoBack is known to be a problematic application at times! It is also
well known that if your hard disk develops problems or starts getting
errors there is a risk of loosing all your files with GoBack installed.
As for your immediate problem, it very well could be that it is caused
by GoBack, why not uninstall it and see if the problem persists. Let us
know of your findings!

John
 
Does anyone know if changes to the BIOS are recorded in the MBR, and if this
is the case, would GoBack interfere with them?
 
Changes to the BIOS are recorded in battery-backed up CMOS RAM on the mother
board, not on the hard drive, so no, it's not stored in the MBR. I don't
think GoBack is your issue, but it's easy enough to turn it off to find out.
When you turn it off, you will lose all past points to restore too, but if
this problem has been around for more than a couple weeks, it's probably a
good idea to reset GoBack anyway as the "problem" is now backed up in the
GoBack restore points, too IFF it's a program problem. If the problem just
showed up within the last few days, try using GoBack to go back a few days
and see what happens. If nothing, let it come back to today.
The comment that there's a risk of losing everything with GoBack
installed is malarky; And, GB will easily bring you back to where you
started out anyway. That said, it's easy enough to test out.
GoBack DOES add noticeable time to the boot process.
Unfortunately I don't know what would be causing the problem, but I think
I'd start by checking to see if the BIOS changes are "sticking", or staying,
when you make them. You could have a sick CMOS battery (the little coin
battery on the mother board). Is the computer keeping time/date properly?
If not, the battery is gone for sure; replace it.

Exactly what error messages, if any, are you seeing? Anything else you can
add to what's happening? Be precise.

HTH
Pop`
 
you might want to
see if fixmbr will help.

it wouldn't hurt to try.

boot up to the command prompt
either with your recovery console
via windows cd or emergency boot
disk.

at the prompt run:

chkdsk

fixmbr

fixboot

as mentioned the above
won't hurt anything if you try
them....

as far as bios causing the instability,
it is likely that it is. might be something
to do with the recognition of the harddrive,
maybe the settings or something - possibly
a low cmos battery....
Whenever I attempt to make any changes to my BIOS, the computer goes into an
endless rebooting cycle that I can only get out of by going into Safe mode,
where I don't actually do anything, but when I exit Safe mode I can then
boot up normally.

The only thing I can think of that might be producing this behavior is that
I have GoBack installed. Would this make any difference?
 
Walt G said:
Whenever I attempt to make any changes to my BIOS, the computer goes into an
endless rebooting cycle that I can only get out of by going into Safe mode,
where I don't actually do anything, but when I exit Safe mode I can then
boot up normally.

The only thing I can think of that might be producing this behavior is that
I have GoBack installed. Would this make any difference?
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Hello,
GoBack should have no effect on the BIOS.
GoBack does make a change in the MBR. This gives it the ability to restore
the system before Windows starts.
Do not use a bootable disc unless you use the GoBack start page when the
computer first boots up and click on the boot option in the GoBack Menu.
Before doing any kind of MBR repair GoBack needs to be disabled. Disabling
will remove all the history and also the change that GoBack made to the MBR.
This should also be done if running defrag, large file editing (video)etc.
Reason; very large files and defragging will use up all the space reserved
for GoBack history.
When you made a change in the BIOS did the change stick?
The battery that provides power for BIOS operation may be failing, if so it
needs to be replaced.
take care.
beamish.
 
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