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 Q. file recovery - single user version - The file is damaged or does not belong to this solution

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1. Make note of the damaged filename ('mainmenu' for GA2 or 'datafile_main' for GA3)
2. Hold down the CTRL & SHIFT keys on your keyboard whilst double clicking the program icon on your desktop
3. An open damaged file window will appear. 
You must now browse to the program folder and select the damaged file

for example :

click > My Computer (to the left in the Open Damaged File Dialog)
double click > Local Disk (C)
double click > Garage Assistant V2 (or V3)

4. Then locate the filename 'mainmenu' for GA2 (or 'datafile_main' for GA3) and click open.

The file recovery will begin automatically and save the original file as mainmenu_old.sws (or datafile_main_old.sws) 

Please note, this is the original file, the repaired file will be mainmenu.sws

The sytem should now be recovered.


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