Windows XP Login Screen Change

[DeeJayNYC]

I struck out on this post last week... trying it again...

I recently attempted to set up one of my laptops to join my home metwork. I had previously added two other computers to the home network, without problems. Now, however, on this latest laptop (a Dell Inspiron 600m), which runs Windows XP Professional, whenever I go to log in, instead of my former icons, with pictures, etc., I get a screen that looks like something from Windows NT or 2000, with a drop-down screen for logging in. None of the "Help" files seem to address the problem (or even mention it). In addition, every time I sign in, I get a message about the unit looking for the network (though it is rarely used at home, where the network is).

Any suggestions as to how to restore the former setup? If that means deleting the network (another subject not addressed in the help files), I'd be perfectly happy to do that.

Thanks.

DJ

 

[JS]

See if this helps: http://www.pchell.com/support/welcomescreen.shtml
or Kelly's Korner: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_wel_screen.htm

JS

I struck out on this post last week... trying it again...

I recently attempted to set up one of my laptops to join my home metwork. I had previously added two other computers to the home network, without problems. Now, however, on this latest laptop (a Dell Inspiron 600m), which runs Windows XP Professional, whenever I go to log in, instead of my former icons, with pictures, etc., I get a screen that looks like something from Windows NT or 2000, with a drop-down screen for logging in. None of the "Help" files seem to address the problem (or even mention it). In addition, every time I sign in, I get a message about the unit looking for the network (though it is rarely used at home, where the network is).

Any suggestions as to how to restore the former setup? If that means deleting the network (another subject not addressed in the help files), I'd be perfectly happy to do that.

Thanks.

DJ

 

[DeeJayNYC]

Thanks for the tip. I'll check it out.

DJ
See if this helps: http://www.pchell.com/support/welcomescreen.shtml
or Kelly's Korner: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_wel_screen.htm

JS

I struck out on this post last week... trying it again...

I recently attempted to set up one of my laptops to join my home metwork. I had previously added two other computers to the home network, without problems. Now, however, on this latest laptop (a Dell Inspiron 600m), which runs Windows XP Professional, whenever I go to log in, instead of my former icons, with pictures, etc., I get a screen that looks like something from Windows NT or 2000, with a drop-down screen for logging in. None of the "Help" files seem to address the problem (or even mention it). In addition, every time I sign in, I get a message about the unit looking for the network (though it is rarely used at home, where the network is).

Any suggestions as to how to restore the former setup? If that means deleting the network (another subject not addressed in the help files), I'd be perfectly happy to do that.

Thanks.

DJ

 

[Guest]

CLICK---Control Panel/and USER Accounts should offer a Log-on set-up..you may
need to check each Work Station on your Network..Its called "How User's Log
on and Off"..two check boxes appear..I perform this action.

 

[DeeJayNYC]

Mct47:

Thanks for the tip. I tried your suggestion, but received the following message:
"A recently installed program has disabled the Welcome Screen and Fast User Switching. To restore these features, you must uninstall the program. The following file name might help you identify the program that made the change: C:\WINDOWS\System32\BCMLogon.dll"
I went to that DLL file, but frankly, I'm not sure what to do with it. I didn't install any new programs, though, as noted in my initial post, I did set up the computer for home networking. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

DJ

 

[Guest]

Networking is way down the road for me..but I'm heading in that
direction..since I only use ONE PC...I rely on a Complete Re-Install as a
NOVICE..I check out as many rules as possible to understand the
process..So...with no evidence at all....I would start w/MY
Administrator(use)Normal Start-Up(msconfig)...<<<---from a CLEAN Re-Install
of the OS....complete at least 5-RESTARTS....let the DESKTOP just sit about
20-minutes....and move onto your NETWORK WIZARD from that approach...I'm
suggesting a slower set up of your NETWORK PC's....also...remove any type of
Media Software(not Microsoft)...there are times I wait 3-4 days prior to
adding WORKS Suite...I have learned that some slow process seems GOOD....I
would be doing this when my NETWORK comes along...I would think that cables
would be OK...I have NOT seen any junky stuff..if your NETWORK is the WI-FI
stuff/I have no way of knowing anything....about
interference...proximity....what-ever.....If your NOT running a BUSINESS/I'd
start all over again and proceed slower.

 

[DeeJayNYC]

JS:

Thanks again for the tip. On the "Kelly's Korner" website, I found a file, fix_xp_logon.vbs, that, when opened, solved the problem. The file deletes from the registry something called ""HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\GinaDLL." I'm not sure what the significance of this change is, as it's not inherently obvious, but it works. The actual text is as follows:

Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WshShell.RegDelete "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\GinaDLL"
I'll now go back to trying to join this laptop to the home network.

Thanks.

DJ
See if this helps: http://www.pchell.com/support/welcomescreen.shtml
or Kelly's Korner: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_wel_screen.htm

JS

I struck out on this post last week... trying it again...

I recently attempted to set up one of my laptops to join my home metwork. I had previously added two other computers to the home network, without problems. Now, however, on this latest laptop (a Dell Inspiron 600m), which runs Windows XP Professional, whenever I go to log in, instead of my former icons, with pictures, etc., I get a screen that looks like something from Windows NT or 2000, with a drop-down screen for logging in. None of the "Help" files seem to address the problem (or even mention it). In addition, every time I sign in, I get a message about the unit looking for the network (though it is rarely used at home, where the network is).

Any suggestions as to how to restore the former setup? If that means deleting the network (another subject not addressed in the help files), I'd be perfectly happy to do that.

Thanks.

DJ

 

[Lem]

JS:

Thanks again for the tip. On the "Kelly's Korner" website, I
found a file, fix_xp_logon.vbs, that, when opened, solved the problem.
The file deletes from the registry something called
""HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\GinaDLL." I'm not sure what the significance
of this change is, as it's not inherently obvious, but it works. The
actual text is as follows:


Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WshShell.RegDelete
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\GinaDLL"

I'll now go back to trying to join this laptop to the home network.

Thanks.

DJ

See if this helps: http://www.pchell.com/support/welcomescreen.shtml
or Kelly's Korner: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_wel_screen.htm

JS


"DeeJayNYC" <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>>
wrote in message I struck out on this post last week... trying it again...

I recently attempted to set up one of my laptops to join
my home metwork. I had previously added two other computers to
the home network, without problems. Now, however, on this
latest laptop (a Dell Inspiron 600m), which runs Windows XP
Professional, whenever I go to log in, instead of my former
icons, with pictures, etc., I get a screen that looks like
something from Windows NT or 2000, with a drop-down screen for
logging in. None of the "Help" files seem to address the
problem (or even mention it). In addition, every time I sign
in, I get a message about the unit looking for the network
(though it is rarely used at home, where the network is).

Any suggestions as to how to restore the former setup?
If that means deleting the network (another subject not
addressed in the help files), I'd be perfectly happy to do that.

Thanks.

DJ

See the following thread:
http://www.stuckiniowa.com/bcmlogon...come-screen-and-fast-user-switching-blog-198/
also at http://tinyurl.com/hulxh

Of course, since "BCMlogon.dll" appears to have something to do with
your Broadcom wireless networking hardware, you may get fast user
switching back and end up causing problems with your wifi setup.

 

[DeeJayNYC]

Lem:

I suppose I'll find out the next time I try to connect this laptop to the wireless network in my home. Specifically, I'll find out if it still knows the relevant encryption information, etc.

Thanks for the information.

DJ

 

[JS]

I Googled Gina and found a number of hits: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Gina.dll&btnG=Google+Search

JS

JS:

Thanks again for the tip. On the "Kelly's Korner" website, I found a file, fix_xp_logon.vbs, that, when opened, solved the problem. The file deletes from the registry something called ""HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\GinaDLL." I'm not sure what the significance of this change is, as it's not inherently obvious, but it works. The actual text is as follows:

Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WshShell.RegDelete "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\GinaDLL"
I'll now go back to trying to join this laptop to the home network.

Thanks.

DJ
See if this helps: http://www.pchell.com/support/welcomescreen.shtml
or Kelly's Korner: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_wel_screen.htm

JS

I struck out on this post last week... trying it again...

I recently attempted to set up one of my laptops to join my home metwork. I had previously added two other computers to the home network, without problems. Now, however, on this latest laptop (a Dell Inspiron 600m), which runs Windows XP Professional, whenever I go to log in, instead of my former icons, with pictures, etc., I get a screen that looks like something from Windows NT or 2000, with a drop-down screen for logging in. None of the "Help" files seem to address the problem (or even mention it). In addition, every time I sign in, I get a message about the unit looking for the network (though it is rarely used at home, where the network is).

Any suggestions as to how to restore the former setup? If that means deleting the network (another subject not addressed in the help files), I'd be perfectly happy to do that.

Thanks.

DJ

 

[DeeJayNYC]

JS:

I've looked at some of the various GINA ("Graphical Identification and Authentication," I gather, though why that's not "GIA" I don't know) hits, but while I now have a better sense of what the .dll does, I still have no idea what I did that caused the change in that file that would disable the regular Windows XP Welcome Screen. I suppose the best answer might be "It doesn't matter," but there is something frustrating about that.

Thanks again for the info.

DJ
I Googled Gina and found a number of hits: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Gina.dll&btnG=Google+Search

JS

JS:

Thanks again for the tip. On the "Kelly's Korner" website, I found a file, fix_xp_logon.vbs, that, when opened, solved the problem. The file deletes from the registry something called ""HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\GinaDLL." I'm not sure what the significance of this change is, as it's not inherently obvious, but it works. The actual text is as follows:

Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WshShell.RegDelete "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\GinaDLL"
I'll now go back to trying to join this laptop to the home network.

Thanks.

DJ
See if this helps: http://www.pchell.com/support/welcomescreen.shtml
or Kelly's Korner: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_wel_screen.htm

JS

I struck out on this post last week... trying it again...

I recently attempted to set up one of my laptops to join my home metwork. I had previously added two other computers to the home network, without problems. Now, however, on this latest laptop (a Dell Inspiron 600m), which runs Windows XP Professional, whenever I go to log in, instead of my former icons, with pictures, etc., I get a screen that looks like something from Windows NT or 2000, with a drop-down screen for logging in. None of the "Help" files seem to address the problem (or even mention it). In addition, every time I sign in, I get a message about the unit looking for the network (though it is rarely used at home, where the network is).

Any suggestions as to how to restore the former setup? If that means deleting the network (another subject not addressed in the help files), I'd be perfectly happy to do that.

Thanks.

DJ

 

[JS]

It been mentioned that this DLL can be customized. I presume this could be by a valid application, users customization or a Virus!

JS

JS:

I've looked at some of the various GINA ("Graphical Identification and Authentication," I gather, though why that's not "GIA" I don't know) hits, but while I now have a better sense of what the .dll does, I still have no idea what I did that caused the change in that file that would disable the regular Windows XP Welcome Screen. I suppose the best answer might be "It doesn't matter," but there is something frustrating about that.

Thanks again for the info.

DJ
I Googled Gina and found a number of hits: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Gina.dll&btnG=Google+Search

JS

JS:

Thanks again for the tip. On the "Kelly's Korner" website, I found a file, fix_xp_logon.vbs, that, when opened, solved the problem. The file deletes from the registry something called ""HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\GinaDLL." I'm not sure what the significance of this change is, as it's not inherently obvious, but it works. The actual text is as follows:

Set WshShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
WshShell.RegDelete "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\GinaDLL"
I'll now go back to trying to join this laptop to the home network.

Thanks.

DJ
See if this helps: http://www.pchell.com/support/welcomescreen.shtml
or Kelly's Korner: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_wel_screen.htm

JS

I struck out on this post last week... trying it again...

I recently attempted to set up one of my laptops to join my home metwork. I had previously added two other computers to the home network, without problems. Now, however, on this latest laptop (a Dell Inspiron 600m), which runs Windows XP Professional, whenever I go to log in, instead of my former icons, with pictures, etc., I get a screen that looks like something from Windows NT or 2000, with a drop-down screen for logging in. None of the "Help" files seem to address the problem (or even mention it). In addition, every time I sign in, I get a message about the unit looking for the network (though it is rarely used at home, where the network is).

Any suggestions as to how to restore the former setup? If that means deleting the network (another subject not addressed in the help files), I'd be perfectly happy to do that.

Thanks.

DJ