XP login problems

[Binker]

When I start my computer I get the login screen. When I try to login it loads
my settings, saves my settings then logs me off back to the login screen. I
have tried safe mode and tried using Administrator but the same thing.

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

When I start my computer I get the login screen. When I try to login it
loads
my settings, saves my settings then logs me off back to the login screen.
I
have tried safe mode and tried using Administrator but the same thing.

This happens when the system is unable to locate userinit.exe.
It would be useful to know the recent history of this machine.

There are several ways to fix the problem. One way is
described here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];249321
and another way would be a manual system restore:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307545

 

[windmap]

Try this Microsoft article about starting system restore from command prompt
when windows xp Fails.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304449/en-us

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Try this Microsoft article about starting system restore from command
prompt when windows xp Fails.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304449/en-us

Here is what this link says: "This article describes how to
start the System Restore tool in Safe mode by using Command
Prompt." How does the OP get to the Command Prompt
if he is unable to log on?

 

[windmap]

Start the System Restore tool at a command prompt
1. Restart your computer, and then press F8 during the initial startup
to start your computer in Safe Mode with a command prompt.

For additional information about the Safe mode with a command prompt,
click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft
Knowledge Base:
315222 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222/) A description of the
Safe mode boot options in Windows XP
2. Log on to your computer with an administrator account or with an
account that has administrator credentials.
3. Type the following command at a command prompt, and then press
ENTER:
%systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe
4. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to restore your
computer to an earlier state

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Start the System Restore tool at a command prompt
1. Restart your computer, and then press F8 during the initial
startup to start your computer in Safe Mode with a command prompt.

The OP stated explicitly that he cannot logon in Normal
or in Safe Mode. In other words, he cannot get to the
Command Prompt.

 

[windmap]

Iam sorry pegasus,I Posted the article without reading it properly.I didnt
even checked whats i will get if i enter the safe mode with command prompt.I
thought safemode with command prompt would offer interface similar to
Recovery console.

Sorry once again.

 

[PD43]

Iam sorry pegasus,I Posted the article without reading it properly

twice.