Windows XP System Restore
Definition:
"makes it easier to resolve problems if they occur in your system. You can use System Restore to remove any system changes that were made since the last time you remember your computer working correctly..."
(Full Article: Use System Restore to Undo Changes if Problems Occur)
Problem:
Unfortunately Windows XP Professional does a backup of the default InterBase file extension 'GDB'. Every time a file with the *.gdb file extension is attached to and modified it is automatically getting backed up by XP.
Workaround:
Fast User Switching
Definition:
"Fast User Switching is a new feature in Windows XP that leverages the data separation technology of Windows NTŪ profiles and provides a fast and convenient mechanism for switching between user accounts."
(Full article: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dnwxp/html/winxpfus.asp)
Problem:
In our current release, InterBase must be installed by a member of the Administrator group and only allows users of this group to work when "Fast User Switching" is enabled.
Workaround:
The only know workaround for this is to not use "Fast User Switching".
Last Modified: 08-JAN-02