My computer has crashed. Can I still use the DVD?
Possibly not! It depends on whether or not you have backed up your data as recommended and where you have saved your back up file. You can anticipate such problems with your computer by backing up your data each week via the TIMEOUT button in the Great2Run programme. Select ‘Back Up’ from the ‘Back Up File Management’ section on the left of the screen. Save your data to another location on the hard drive or to an external disk or removable device and you will minimise the impacts of any loss of function on your computer.
In many cases, a system crash will not delete a backup file on the hard drive, and data saved to an external device can always be reinstalled. When you next try to load your disk and it can’t find any G2R data, the DVD will open a window asking you to locate it. Once you have identified the location of your backup file and accessed the disk again, the DVD will remember where to look next time, so you will be able to continue using the DVD as you did before the problem arose.
Other FAQs in this category (Great2Run) :
- Some of the G2R assessments seem awfully repetitive! Why is this?
- I’m several weeks into my programme but the computer now says it can’t find my data file!
- What if I can run the programme but not save data?
- What if the DVD doesn’t work at all in my computer?
- What if my disk doesn’t load automatically?
- Do I need to be a computer expert to do this course?
- I’m experiencing pain at the back of my leg just above my heel. What might this be?
- I’ve just been for my first run and my throat and lungs caused me more discomfort than my legs. What’s going on?
- Do I need any equipment other than shoes and clothes?
- Can I use the training plans again for a new event and distance?
- What if 20 weeks isn’t long enough for me to prepare for my event?
- How on earth am I supposed to find the time to do all of this training (and learning!)?
- How far should I run?
- How fast should I run?
- What happens if I become injured?
- What happens if I can’t keep up with my training plan?
- Should I have a running buddy?
- Should I join a club?
- When is the best time to train?
- Where should I run?
- What should I wear to run in?
- Is it necessary to get medical clearance before I start my training?
- Can anyone do the Great2Run BTEC First Certificate in Sport?
- How come the programme is free of charge?
- How will I know if I’ve passed?
- What happens if I fail the course?
- Do I have to sit in front of the computer all the time?
- Do I have to do the sessions in the Learning Zone in order?
- What if I miss a session in the Learning Zone?
- Do I have to send work to the College?
- How do the assessments work?
- What happens if there’s something I don’t understand?
- What sort of time commitment will I have to make to do the learning?
- When can I start?
- Will I have to go to the College to enrol?
- I’ve never done any distance learning before. Is it difficult?
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Registry Tool
Download the Registry Tool. This utility helps you backup and restore your Great2Run data. Read this FAQ for more information.