Unstable Login

[Coach]

When I log on to my computer (local login not domain
login) Windows accepts my password and starts applying my
settings but shortly after it gives me a message saying
that it's saving my settings then kicks me back out to
the CTRL-ALT-DEL screen.

I'm using Windows 2000 and I don't have additional
software on the computer.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Coach

 

[jjjdavidson]

First, try skipping the Startup menu. Type your account
and password, but hold the SHIFT key before you click OK.
Keep holding SHIFT until you reach your desktop; this
bypasses whatever is in the Start/Programs/Startup menu.

If you still get blown off, try doing a safe boot. If you
can log on after a safe boot, then check the
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run list
for any nasties.