Can't access anything

[Stammiam]

Hi! I was a dummy and ran a registry edit without backing up first and now
I’m having problems with my XP system. The user accounts screen pops up and
when I click on any of the accounts, the system logs in briefly and then just
as quickly logs off. As it stands now I can’t access anything on my computer
because I can’t get past the login screen. Can you tell me which file I
accidentally deleted and how to go about restoring it? Is there a way to run
XP in “safe mode†to reinstall this file? How do I access this feature?
Help!!
Thanks in advance!
Andrea

 

[Shenan Stanley]

Hi! I was a dummy and ran a registry edit without backing up first
and now I'm having problems with my XP system. The user accounts
screen pops up and when I click on any of the accounts, the system
logs in briefly and then just as quickly logs off. As it stands
now I can't access anything on my computer because I can't get past
the login screen. Can you tell me which file I accidentally
deleted and how to go about restoring it? Is there a way to run XP
in "safe mode" to reinstall this file? How do I access this
feature? Help!!

Surely you were following some advice when you edited the registry?
So you must know what key you deleted? Or what it was you were attempting
to fix, ect?

BTW - you did not delete a *file* but a *key* in the registry.

 

[Stammiam]

I removed keys relating to an old printer which I no longer use and one key
which was supposed to be a worm (according to a registry edit guide I found
online).

I can't logon in regular or safe mode. I can select a user account and it
loads my preferences (and even shows me my wallpaper), but then just as
quickly logs me off and kicks me out to the user logon screen.

ANY help you could suggest would be most appreciated!

 

[nass]

Hi! I was a dummy and ran a registry edit without backing up first and now
I’m having problems with my XP system. The user accounts screen pops up and
when I click on any of the accounts, the system logs in briefly and then just
as quickly logs off. As it stands now I can’t access anything on my computer
because I can’t get past the login screen. Can you tell me which file I
accidentally deleted and how to go about restoring it? Is there a way to run
XP in “safe mode†to reinstall this file? How do I access this feature?
Help!!
Thanks in advance!
Andrea

Andread
What about doing a Restore in Safe Mode to an earlier date and see if that
will help you going back to a normal working state then we can troubleshoot
the Printer issue!

Disable your Anti-virus then restart in Safe Mode by tapping the F8 on start
Up until you get the Boot up options and select Safe Mode.

In safe Mode click Start >> All programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >>
Ssytem Restore and pick up a Restore point to restore your system.
It will do the reboot and the rstore will procedure pay attention to it and
see if it was successful or not.
Do n't forget to Enable your Anti-virus after a successful Restore and
hopefully it will also resolved your problem.
HTH,
nass

 

[Stammiam]

Nass, thanks so much for the reply but I can't seem to logon in Safe Mode
either. Any other "work-arounds" you can suggest? TIA!

 

[Daave]

Hi! I was a dummy and ran a registry edit without backing up first
and now
I'm having problems with my XP system. The user accounts screen pops
up and
when I click on any of the accounts, the system logs in briefly and
then just
as quickly logs off. As it stands now I can't access anything on my
computer
because I can't get past the login screen. Can you tell me which file
I
accidentally deleted and how to go about restoring it? Is there a way
to run
XP in "safe mode" to reinstall this file? How do I access this
feature?

You may need to recover from a corrupted registry. Although the method
is a PITA, it should work. See:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

When you get to Part 4, be sure to select a Restore Point that was
created prior to the damage.

Now is a good time to start regularly creating images of your hard
drive. Restoring an image would get you back in business *much* quicker
and easier. Acronis True Image and Norton Ghost are popular and decent.
DriveImageXML is a free alternative, but it lacks the ability to create
incremental images. And if you don't have one already, a USB external
hard drive is an ideal backup medium.