Windows logs off sporadically

[Guest]

can anyone advise me why windows sporadically logs off - sometimes
immediately/sometimes after as much as 3 hours - often opening several copies
of calculator prior to doing so.

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi Mark,

I would suggest you start by doing a virus scan with up to date virus
software, then scan for and removing any installed spyware.
If you are in need of virus software, here are a couple to choose
from, for free.
Download the software, and in Update Manager run Update
then do a complete virus scan.
Free Offer: eTrust EZ Armor Security Suite from Computer Associates
http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/index.cfm

Grisoft Freeweb: AVG Free Edition:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/1/

Search and destroy Parasites/SpyWare/Malware/Adware:
Ad-aware is a free multi spyware removal utility that scans
your memory, registry and hard drives for known spyware
components and lets you remove them safely. After installing
Ad-Aware make sure to run the update feature before scanning.
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ For large amounts of installed
spyware and such, it may be necessary to run Ad-Aware several
times to clear them all.

Here are a couple more removal tools that should also be run.
CWShredder: http://aumha.org/freeware/freeware.php#cwshred

Spybot: http://www.safer-networking.org/

SpywareBlaster:
http://www.wilderssecurity.net/spywareblaster.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it
prevents it from ever being installed. SpywareBlaster is
a non memory resident utility. It works by setting a "kill bit"
for the CLSIDs of spyware ActiveX controls, it prevents the
installation of any of them from a webpage.

For more information:
The Parasite Fight:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Cleaning a Pest-Infested Computer:
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

 

[Guest]

Hi Bert

Thanks for your prompt reply
I have already run Mcafee virus scans (found several copies of netsky which
I deleted - computer seemed ok for 10 days or so - then problem reappeared),
spyware, adware, trend micro on line scan etc. I have now done a format
rescue and the problem seems worse than ever. Windows will now not stay on
for long enough to try any of your suggestions - either in normal or safe
mode.

Grateful for any suggestions
Regards
Mark

Hi Mark,

I would suggest you start by doing a virus scan with up to date virus
software, then scan for and removing any installed spyware.
If you are in need of virus software, here are a couple to choose
from, for free.
Download the software, and in Update Manager run Update
then do a complete virus scan.
Free Offer: eTrust EZ Armor Security Suite from Computer Associates
http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/index.cfm

Grisoft Freeweb: AVG Free Edition:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/1/

Search and destroy Parasites/SpyWare/Malware/Adware:
Ad-aware is a free multi spyware removal utility that scans
your memory, registry and hard drives for known spyware
components and lets you remove them safely. After installing
Ad-Aware make sure to run the update feature before scanning.
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ For large amounts of installed
spyware and such, it may be necessary to run Ad-Aware several
times to clear them all.

Here are a couple more removal tools that should also be run.
CWShredder: http://aumha.org/freeware/freeware.php#cwshred

Spybot: http://www.safer-networking.org/

SpywareBlaster:
http://www.wilderssecurity.net/spywareblaster.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it
prevents it from ever being installed. SpywareBlaster is
a non memory resident utility. It works by setting a "kill bit"
for the CLSIDs of spyware ActiveX controls, it prevents the
installation of any of them from a webpage.

For more information:
The Parasite Fight:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Cleaning a Pest-Infested Computer:
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/

can anyone advise me why windows sporadically logs off -
sometimes immediately/sometimes after as much as 3 hours
- often opening several copies of calculator prior to
doing so.

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi Mark,

When you say the system "logs off", does it end up at the Welcome
Screen?

Please explain exactly what's happening and if there are any error
messages post them word for word.

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/

Hi Bert

Thanks for your prompt reply
I have already run Mcafee virus scans (found several
copies of netsky which I deleted - computer seemed ok for
10 days or so - then problem reappeared), spyware,
adware, trend micro on line scan etc. I have now done a
format rescue and the problem seems worse than ever.
Windows will now not stay on for long enough to try any
of your suggestions - either in normal or safe mode.

Grateful for any suggestions
Regards
Mark

Hi Mark,

I would suggest you start by doing a virus scan with up
to date virus software, then scan for and removing any
installed spyware.
If you are in need of virus software, here are a couple
to choose from, for free.
Download the software, and in Update Manager run Update
then do a complete virus scan.
Free Offer: eTrust EZ Armor Security Suite from Computer
Associates http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/index.cfm

Grisoft Freeweb: AVG Free Edition:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/1/

Search and destroy Parasites/SpyWare/Malware/Adware:
Ad-aware is a free multi spyware removal utility that
scans
your memory, registry and hard drives for known spyware
components and lets you remove them safely. After
installing Ad-Aware make sure to run the update feature
before scanning. http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ For large
amounts of installed
spyware and such, it may be necessary to run Ad-Aware
several
times to clear them all.

Here are a couple more removal tools that should also be
run. CWShredder:
http://aumha.org/freeware/freeware.php#cwshred

Spybot: http://www.safer-networking.org/

SpywareBlaster:
http://www.wilderssecurity.net/spywareblaster.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it
prevents it from ever being installed. SpywareBlaster is
a non memory resident utility. It works by setting a
"kill bit"
for the CLSIDs of spyware ActiveX controls, it prevents
the installation of any of them from a webpage.

For more information:
The Parasite Fight:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Cleaning a Pest-Infested Computer:
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/

can anyone advise me why windows sporadically logs off -
sometimes immediately/sometimes after as much as 3 hours
- often opening several copies of calculator prior to
doing so.

 

[Guest]

Hi Bert

I have just followed advise from Ramesh re 'copy userinit...' etc - xp seems
to be remaining on. When it shuts down - i get the message 'logging off' and
the system appears to perform a normal shutdown and then switch off. I have
just performed another macafee scan and found nothing - i will now attempt to
follow the remainder of your advice.

Regards
Mark

Hi Mark,

When you say the system "logs off", does it end up at the Welcome
Screen?

Please explain exactly what's happening and if there are any error
messages post them word for word.

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/

Hi Bert

Thanks for your prompt reply
I have already run Mcafee virus scans (found several
copies of netsky which I deleted - computer seemed ok for
10 days or so - then problem reappeared), spyware,
adware, trend micro on line scan etc. I have now done a
format rescue and the problem seems worse than ever.
Windows will now not stay on for long enough to try any
of your suggestions - either in normal or safe mode.

Grateful for any suggestions
Regards
Mark

Hi Mark,

I would suggest you start by doing a virus scan with up
to date virus software, then scan for and removing any
installed spyware.
If you are in need of virus software, here are a couple
to choose from, for free.
Download the software, and in Update Manager run Update
then do a complete virus scan.
Free Offer: eTrust EZ Armor Security Suite from Computer
Associates http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/index.cfm

Grisoft Freeweb: AVG Free Edition:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/1/

Search and destroy Parasites/SpyWare/Malware/Adware:
Ad-aware is a free multi spyware removal utility that
scans
your memory, registry and hard drives for known spyware
components and lets you remove them safely. After
installing Ad-Aware make sure to run the update feature
before scanning. http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ For large
amounts of installed
spyware and such, it may be necessary to run Ad-Aware
several
times to clear them all.

Here are a couple more removal tools that should also be
run. CWShredder:
http://aumha.org/freeware/freeware.php#cwshred

Spybot: http://www.safer-networking.org/

SpywareBlaster:
http://www.wilderssecurity.net/spywareblaster.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it
prevents it from ever being installed. SpywareBlaster is
a non memory resident utility. It works by setting a
"kill bit"
for the CLSIDs of spyware ActiveX controls, it prevents
the installation of any of them from a webpage.

For more information:
The Parasite Fight:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Cleaning a Pest-Infested Computer:
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/


Mark Grunwell wrote:
can anyone advise me why windows sporadically logs off -
sometimes immediately/sometimes after as much as 3 hours
- often opening several copies of calculator prior to
doing so.

 

[Bert Kinney]

Hi Mark,

It sound like Ramesh got you all fixed up.

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/

Hi Bert

I have just followed advise from Ramesh re 'copy
userinit...' etc - xp seems to be remaining on. When it
shuts down - i get the message 'logging off' and the
system appears to perform a normal shutdown and then
switch off. I have just performed another macafee scan
and found nothing - i will now attempt to follow the
remainder of your advice.

Regards
Mark

Hi Mark,

When you say the system "logs off", does it end up at
the Welcome Screen?

Please explain exactly what's happening and if there are
any error messages post them word for word.

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/

Hi Bert

Thanks for your prompt reply
I have already run Mcafee virus scans (found several
copies of netsky which I deleted - computer seemed ok
for 10 days or so - then problem reappeared), spyware,
adware, trend micro on line scan etc. I have now done a
format rescue and the problem seems worse than ever.
Windows will now not stay on for long enough to try any
of your suggestions - either in normal or safe mode.

Grateful for any suggestions
Regards
Mark

:

Hi Mark,

I would suggest you start by doing a virus scan with up
to date virus software, then scan for and removing any
installed spyware.
If you are in need of virus software, here are a couple
to choose from, for free.
Download the software, and in Update Manager run Update
then do a complete virus scan.
Free Offer: eTrust EZ Armor Security Suite from
Computer Associates
http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/index.cfm

Grisoft Freeweb: AVG Free Edition:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/1/

Search and destroy Parasites/SpyWare/Malware/Adware:
Ad-aware is a free multi spyware removal utility that
scans
your memory, registry and hard drives for known spyware
components and lets you remove them safely. After
installing Ad-Aware make sure to run the update feature
before scanning. http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ For large
amounts of installed
spyware and such, it may be necessary to run Ad-Aware
several
times to clear them all.

Here are a couple more removal tools that should also
be run. CWShredder:
http://aumha.org/freeware/freeware.php#cwshred

Spybot: http://www.safer-networking.org/

SpywareBlaster:
http://www.wilderssecurity.net/spywareblaster.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it
prevents it from ever being installed. SpywareBlaster
is a non memory resident utility. It works by setting a
"kill bit"
for the CLSIDs of spyware ActiveX controls, it prevents
the installation of any of them from a webpage.

For more information:
The Parasite Fight:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Cleaning a Pest-Infested Computer:
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/


Mark Grunwell wrote:
can anyone advise me why windows sporadically logs
off - sometimes immediately/sometimes after as much
as 3 hours - often opening several copies of
calculator prior to doing so.

 

[Guest]

Hi Bert

Computer has stayed on for approx 40 hours without shutting
down.........until now. Same problem - system says 'logging off' and is
followed by 'windows is shutting down' - after which machine shuts down.
Whilst the machine was running, I have followed all your advice re virus
scans and spyware scans with no viruses found. I have also run a trend micro
housecall on-line virus scan - nothing found.

Any further suggestions?
Regards
Mark

Hi Mark,

It sound like Ramesh got you all fixed up.

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/

Hi Bert

I have just followed advise from Ramesh re 'copy
userinit...' etc - xp seems to be remaining on. When it
shuts down - i get the message 'logging off' and the
system appears to perform a normal shutdown and then
switch off. I have just performed another macafee scan
and found nothing - i will now attempt to follow the
remainder of your advice.

Regards
Mark

Hi Mark,

When you say the system "logs off", does it end up at
the Welcome Screen?

Please explain exactly what's happening and if there are
any error messages post them word for word.

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/


Mark Grunwell wrote:
Hi Bert

Thanks for your prompt reply
I have already run Mcafee virus scans (found several
copies of netsky which I deleted - computer seemed ok
for 10 days or so - then problem reappeared), spyware,
adware, trend micro on line scan etc. I have now done a
format rescue and the problem seems worse than ever.
Windows will now not stay on for long enough to try any
of your suggestions - either in normal or safe mode.

Grateful for any suggestions
Regards
Mark

:

Hi Mark,

I would suggest you start by doing a virus scan with up
to date virus software, then scan for and removing any
installed spyware.
If you are in need of virus software, here are a couple
to choose from, for free.
Download the software, and in Update Manager run Update
then do a complete virus scan.
Free Offer: eTrust EZ Armor Security Suite from
Computer Associates
http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft/index.cfm

Grisoft Freeweb: AVG Free Edition:
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/1/

Search and destroy Parasites/SpyWare/Malware/Adware:
Ad-aware is a free multi spyware removal utility that
scans
your memory, registry and hard drives for known spyware
components and lets you remove them safely. After
installing Ad-Aware make sure to run the update feature
before scanning. http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ For large
amounts of installed
spyware and such, it may be necessary to run Ad-Aware
several
times to clear them all.

Here are a couple more removal tools that should also
be run. CWShredder:
http://aumha.org/freeware/freeware.php#cwshred

Spybot: http://www.safer-networking.org/

SpywareBlaster:
http://www.wilderssecurity.net/spywareblaster.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it
prevents it from ever being installed. SpywareBlaster
is a non memory resident utility. It works by setting a
"kill bit"
for the CLSIDs of spyware ActiveX controls, it prevents
the installation of any of them from a webpage.

For more information:
The Parasite Fight:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Cleaning a Pest-Infested Computer:
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

--
Regards,
Bert Kinney [MS-MVP DTS]
http://dts-l.org/


Mark Grunwell wrote:
can anyone advise me why windows sporadically logs
off - sometimes immediately/sometimes after as much
as 3 hours - often opening several copies of
calculator prior to doing so.