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[Guest]

after clicking on the default icon or my name on log in, i typed my
password;

below my password was the message: "Setting Personal Settings".

The problem: instead of displaying my desktop, I get a black screen with
only my mouse cursor visible after about 10 seconds.

HELP!

Your profile might be corrupted. Try logging on under
a different account.

Alternatively you could try logging on while in Safe Mode:
Press F8 early during the boot phase, then select Safe Mode
from the menu.

 

[Guest]

How to log on to Windows XP if you forget your password or your
password expired
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321305

Password Lost
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/lostpass.htm