No log in names to select

[Guest]

I run sp2.
This morning when I switched it on, it now goes to the blue log in screen,
stating "to begin click your name" but with no name to click!
I have tried safe mode, last known working config but nothing comes up on
the log in screen - no options to select.
On Ctrl+alt+delete I can get a log on box with a name but it doesn't
remember a password for my name (I don't remeber setting one anyway) but I
have never gone through the log in screen anyway - it usually just comes
straight up to the start menu.
Any advice please? HELP!

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

Have you tried a System Restore via Safe Mode?

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[Will Denny]

Oops - should have added - try leaving the password blank, if you are using
XP Home Edition.

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[Guest]

If I hit F8 and get the safe mode option, when it boots up I still get a blue
screen with "to begin click user name" with no user name to click
Should I hit f1 on booting to get system restore? I can't remember
Thanks by the way for replying

 

[Guest]

Already tried a blank password - sorry Will
Any ideas

 

[Will Denny]

Hi Kate

I don't know what kind of XP CD you have(??) - but try a 'Repair' install of
XP. The following article by Michael Stevens will help you:

"How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install"
http://michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

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[Guest]

For some unknown reason, it thinks I have a password for administrator. I
haven't. I checked on the start screen security (hitting <del> at start up)
and there is no password set (unless this is another password).

I can't log on as an administrator as the password won't work. So when I try
to repair, it asks me for the admin password (which I haven't set - you get
my frustration here!!)
I am trying currently to find the password using
http://www.loginrecovery.com/instructions.html#cd (thanks for that link)

but the darned pc won't accept the ISO image to try and get the password. I
have no idea why.

Do you suggest a parallel load? or is there any hope?
Sorry to bother you with this
TIA
Kate
Thanks in advance
Kate

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

A 'Repair' installation doesn't ask for a password. So I'm not sure what
you are trying to do. Have you contacted your PC supplier to see if they
can help?

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[Uncle Grumpy]

If I hit F8 and get the safe mode option, when it boots up I still get a blue
screen with "to begin click user name" with no user name to click

Try selecting the option to boot from "the last known good
configuration".

 

[Guest]

Will,
Thanks for the response. I can assure you that the repair installation
(having booted from the os disc) DID ask for an administrator password. I
don't know why.
I am just plucking up the courage to double install and try and recover the
documents that way. I am resigned to having to redo everything.
THanks for the help
Kate

 

[Guest]

Any luck with your PC? We are having the same problem.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi Kate

I can assure you that a 'Repair' install doesn't ask a password. Have
another look at Michael's article. Are you trying to go into the Recovery
Console? If so, you need to bypass that.

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[Guest]

I gave up! Nothing was doing.

I double installed and, having got my data, reformatted the HD and started
again.
Most stuff is OK but I can't upload my outlook address book for love nor
money!


But thanks everyone for the help
Kate

 

[Guest]

Do you guys think this could be a virus?

I gave up! Nothing was doing.

I double installed and, having got my data, reformatted the HD and started
again.
Most stuff is OK but I can't upload my outlook address book for love nor
money!


But thanks everyone for the help
Kate