User Accounts 'DLL initialization routine failed'

I'm using XP Pro and trying to change the logon/logoff options for different
users. I don't want it to bring up the welcome screen for my users, I'd
rather use the 'classic' prompt. So I went to control panel > uesr accounts
and under 'pick a task' I chose the last option, 'Change the way users log on
or off.' When I do this is says, 'A dynaminc link library (DLL)
initialization routine failed.' I hit OK and both options (use welcome screen
and use fast user switching) were unchecked, although both features are
active. I tried checking the boxes and repeating, only to find the same error
and the options cleared. Then I made a new account and tried the same
procedure, only to have the same results. Am I missing a DLL, or is one
broken? What utility might I use to repair this problem?

I don't know exacty what has happneded though you could try System File
Checker as in sfc /scannow and if that does not help a repair installation
to try and fix the problem or live with it and try using Local Security
Policy to make your change by going to local policies/security options and
setting the security option for interactive logon: require control-alt-del
and set it to be enabled. --- Steve


"Matt" <Matt@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I'm using XP Pro and trying to change the logon/logoff options for
> different
> users. I don't want it to bring up the welcome screen for my users, I'd
> rather use the 'classic' prompt. So I went to control panel > uesr
> accounts
> and under 'pick a task' I chose the last option, 'Change the way users log
> on
> or off.' When I do this is says, 'A dynaminc link library (DLL)
> initialization routine failed.' I hit OK and both options (use welcome
> screen
> and use fast user switching) were unchecked, although both features are
> active. I tried checking the boxes and repeating, only to find the same
> error
> and the options cleared. Then I made a new account and tried the same
> procedure, only to have the same results. Am I missing a DLL, or is one
> broken? What utility might I use to repair this problem?