How to Remove Norton GoBack from Your PC and Access the Hard Drive

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use a utility to remove GoBack before Windows can recognize the hard drive.

   Download the file: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_…ack/NGBBoot.iso If that link doesn’t work, you can download it from the other link below (look for a gold button that says “Download”): http://service1.symantec.com/support/gobac…nam&seg=ag
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   Step 2: Burn this image to a CD as an ISO file.

   Most CD burning programs can burn ISO images, but if you have a doubt, get a copy of Nero or PowerISO. , Restart your PC, and continually hit F12 until the one time boot selection pops up (ESC in some HP/Compaq Machines). , Choose the first option, which should read something like “Unhook Norton GoBack from MBR.” , This will take about 1-2 hours to uninstall (?) , Make sure you do this. ,
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   Step 3: Boot to this CD.

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   Step 4: You’ll get a menu.

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   Step 5: If you get another prompt to unhook GoBack from the MBR select “YES”.

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   Step 6: When everything is uninstalled

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   Step 7: you will get another prompt to “Repair the MBR”.

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   Step 8: Then your hard drive will be unhooked from the gripes of the crappy Norton’s software and you will have access to your Hard drive and Windows will now be able to see the hard drive.

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