Problem

[Guest]

After i installed windows (XP) updates, each time that i try to log into a
user it log on and immediatly logs off. it also happens in Safe mode and also
when trying to log on to Administrator.

i tried Last Known Good Configuration, but it didn't help. the problem still
remains.

do i have to reinstall windoes and everying else or is there a solution to
this. thx.

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

After i installed windows (XP) updates, each time that i try to log
into a user it log on and immediatly logs off. it also happens in Safe
mode and also when trying to log on to Administrator.
...
do i have to reinstall windoes and everying else or is there a solution
to this.

Try the repair install.
"How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade (Reinstallation) of Windows XP"
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315341

 

[Guest]

thx but if i do that, then i might loose "My Documents" and all the
"Favorites" i have collected.

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

thx but if i do that, then i might loose "My Documents" and all the
"Favorites" i have collected.

This may or may not happen, but it's not very likely.

"You May Lose Data or Program Settings After Reinstalling, Repairing, or
Upgrading Windows XP" http://support.microsoft.com/kb/312369/en-us

| You may lose data that is stored in the All Users folder and default
| program templates and settings that are stored in the Default User folder
| after you reinstall, repair, or upgrade Windows XP. You may be missing
| Start menu shortcuts, items in the Startup group, and documents,
| pictures, or music files that are stored in the Shared Documents folder.

However, there is the need to re-install all updates after the repair
install.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

You need to check the userinit string in the registry as described here:
http://rickrogers.org/fixes.htm#Blazefind

While this bit concentrates on a bit a known malware, the problem is the
same as the userinit key is damaged.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org