instant return to log on screen

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Don

Problem: the logon sequence returns to the logon screen as
soon as the desktop opens (about the same time as the
logon music starts to play).

attempted solutions: I've reinstalled windows at least 3
times. works fine for one or two months then the problem
reappears for no apparent reason

this last time i rebooted in safe mode and did a sucessful
system restore to a week before the problem appeared. no
change

system does not have an internet connection (so no
possibility of a virus) and there have been no updates to
windows xp
 
The lack of an internet connection is no guarantee against viruses or
spyware. Viruses can be transferred via any digital media, floppies,
CDs, memory sticks, you name it. I've seen software installation disks
with viruses. I've seen right out of the box OEM pre-installs with
viruses. Spyware is inherent in the installation of Windows; a fresh
install of the OS without any networking at all shows up anywhere from 2
to 8 spybots running.

Steve
 
I stand corrected Steve, a virus is not impossible, just highly unlikely
especially since it has happened 4 times and virtually none of the same
software was installed except windows xp

updated of attempted solutions: as suggested to another poster I tried
running msconfig from the safe mode. using the diagnostic mode where
everything is unchecked. i still have the same problem. I dont know
what the difference is between the safe mode and the diagnostic mode but
if someone could tell me, it might help identify the problem
 
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