Userinit Logon Application has encountered an error???

[Jason]

Lately when I turn on my computer it starts to bootup like
normal, goes to the logon screen where i pick my name from
the list of users. Next Windows will then start to load up
like normal and I will see my chosen desktop background
picture but then a error message will popup on the screen
saying "Userinit Logon Application has encountered
problem and needs to close." I also get other information
such as userinit.exe Appver: 5.1.2600.1106
Modver:5.1.2600.1106 Offset 0000e000 "..information
regarding condition of user init login application when
problem occured" I get the option to send error report to
microsoft or to not send. When I pick either option the
error box will disappear and then nothing will happen. I
will only see my desktop backgound (no icons or anything
else) I have tried many times and get the same results.

I have tried hitting F8 when my computer loads up and have
gone into "safe mode" but the same thing happens. I also
tried to goto command prompt but it never goes
there...only tries to startup windows like normal. I cant
think of any programs that I may have installed lately or
any settings that I may have changed.

Does anybody have any idea on how I can fix this situation
besides just reinstalling Windows XP home edition (which
will be my last resort)??

thanks,

Jason

 

[Det.John.Kimble]

A friend's system has just come down with this exact problem! Any
solutions? She can't even get into the system. Is this registry corrupt or
what? The system takes a looong time (30 minutes?) to even come up with the
error. It happens in Safe Mode as well. The hard disk LED is flashing the
whole time like its trying, but failing, to read something. Will an XP Home
system repair help?

Help!