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As of two hours ago, I appear to be completely locked out of my XP Pro
laptop. Very scary !!!
I have been desperately trawling the web to try and see if there is any new
virus or trojan that might have caused this. I found this thread via Google,
and was hoping that folks here might be able to shed some light on my current
predicament...
Currently I cannot log in as either my normal user (with admin rights) or as
Guest
In both cases, after choosing either user (and entering password for normal
account) XP says loading personal settings. A few seconds later the desktop
image for the account flashes up BUT then I get logged out again almost
immediately, and am then returned to the login menu.
Other symptoms appear to be that boot from CD is now disabled
Have tried logging on in SAFE mode - but same problem
Has anyone ANY idea of what might be causing this ?
I have been using this laptop (Sony PCG-Z1GP) for about 18 months without
any problems.
Am still using originally installed XP Pro, and have systematically
installed all XP security patches up to BUT excluding latest SP2
Have been running Norton Systemworks2004 with all virus fingerprint patches.
And even ran full scan earlier tonight.
This showed up a few Low risk Adware programs - nothing unusual, as I have
encountered similar files before
It may not be relevant, but in the last 48 hours I have installed the
following software:
RealPlayer 10 - as recommended from BBC Radio site
TotalRecorder v4.x - and registered it online
Agilix GoBinder 2005 - demo version, which I have not even had the chance to
run yet
Sorry for the length of this message, BUT due to data held on my laptop I am
desperate for any possible help or suggestions.
Many thanks,
Andrew
laptop. Very scary !!!
I have been desperately trawling the web to try and see if there is any new
virus or trojan that might have caused this. I found this thread via Google,
and was hoping that folks here might be able to shed some light on my current
predicament...
Currently I cannot log in as either my normal user (with admin rights) or as
Guest
In both cases, after choosing either user (and entering password for normal
account) XP says loading personal settings. A few seconds later the desktop
image for the account flashes up BUT then I get logged out again almost
immediately, and am then returned to the login menu.
Other symptoms appear to be that boot from CD is now disabled
Have tried logging on in SAFE mode - but same problem
Has anyone ANY idea of what might be causing this ?
I have been using this laptop (Sony PCG-Z1GP) for about 18 months without
any problems.
Am still using originally installed XP Pro, and have systematically
installed all XP security patches up to BUT excluding latest SP2
Have been running Norton Systemworks2004 with all virus fingerprint patches.
And even ran full scan earlier tonight.
This showed up a few Low risk Adware programs - nothing unusual, as I have
encountered similar files before
It may not be relevant, but in the last 48 hours I have installed the
following software:
RealPlayer 10 - as recommended from BBC Radio site
TotalRecorder v4.x - and registered it online
Agilix GoBinder 2005 - demo version, which I have not even had the chance to
run yet
Sorry for the length of this message, BUT due to data held on my laptop I am
desperate for any possible help or suggestions.
Many thanks,
Andrew