Win XP stuck in sign-in/logoff loop?

[Guest]

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Hi,
Sorry I should have said. I am able to get into safe mode on the affected pc.
That registry entry is there.

"WTC" wrote:

> "Stephen O''''''''Hara" <StephenOHara@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news:FB2A3EFF-0351-47E8-A3CC-38523D9F3296@microsoft.com...
> > Yes. I tried all that already. No good.
> > Machine is still doing this.
> >
>
>
> Can you verify that you have this entry in the problematic computer. This
> would be located in the registry.
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
>
> Find "Userinit", the value for this key should read.
>
> C:\WINDOWS\System32\userinit.exe,
>
> If this key is not present then add it. It will be a REF_SZ type.
> Note: Make sure the comma (,) is included at the end of userinit.exe and if
> windows is not installed on C, then make the necessary changes.
>
> By the way, how are looking at the problematic computer's registry? BartPE
> or a networked machine?
>
> --
> William
>
>
>
>

 

[Guest]

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"Stephen O''''''''Hara" <StephenOHara@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:4B857E1E-EE47-4AA7-8458-BD12F13B64C7@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> Sorry I should have said. I am able to get into safe mode on the affected
> pc.
> That registry entry is there.
>


When you log into the computer when not going into safe mode, how long does
it take to automatically log you out?

Also, does this happen on other user accounts?

Could you look in the following registry location

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run Once
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

and see if there is any entry containing "shutdown -l"

Also look in your Start up folder

c:\documents and settings\all users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
c:\documents and settings\<your user name>\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

and see if there is any unreconized entries such as "shutdown -l", a cmd
file, or a bat file.

When in Safe Mode, type "msconfig" in the Run dialog box and uncheck all
Startup entries in the StartUp tab, then try to log in normally.

--
William

 

[Guest]

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I get logged out immediately after it tries to log in.
This happens on all the user accounts.

I've checked the registry entries you suggested and
the appear to be fine. No entry regarding shutdown.

Checked the start up folder. Again this appears to fine.

I also disabled all the start up entries from safe mode
but i still unable to log in.

I'm thinking about hitting it with a rather large hammer to see
if that help. (lol)

Stephen.



"WTC" wrote:

> "Stephen O''''''''Hara" <StephenOHara@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news:4B857E1E-EE47-4AA7-8458-BD12F13B64C7@microsoft.com...
> > Hi,
> > Sorry I should have said. I am able to get into safe mode on the affected
> > pc.
> > That registry entry is there.
> >
>
>
> When you log into the computer when not going into safe mode, how long does
> it take to automatically log you out?
>
> Also, does this happen on other user accounts?
>
> Could you look in the following registry location
>
> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run Once
> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnceEx
> HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
>
> and see if there is any entry containing "shutdown -l"
>
> Also look in your Start up folder
>
> c:\documents and settings\all users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
> c:\documents and settings\<your user name>\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
>
> and see if there is any unreconized entries such as "shutdown -l", a cmd
> file, or a bat file.
>
> When in Safe Mode, type "msconfig" in the Run dialog box and uncheck all
> Startup entries in the StartUp tab, then try to log in normally.
>
> --
> William
>
>
>
>

 

[Guest]

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"Stephen O''''''''Hara" <StephenOHara@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:68ACDF99-F592-4F13-9DFC-BA920104D7FF@microsoft.com...
>I get logged out immediately after it tries to log in.
> This happens on all the user accounts.
>
> I've checked the registry entries you suggested and
> the appear to be fine. No entry regarding shutdown.
>
> Checked the start up folder. Again this appears to fine.
>
> I also disabled all the start up entries from safe mode
> but i still unable to log in.
>
> I'm thinking about hitting it with a rather large hammer to see
> if that help. (lol)
>

Sorry, I do not know what is happening. I would suggest a repair install of
the operating system and see if that helps. This shouldn't affect your data
and programs but you will need to update Windows.

Follow the direction on this page.
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm


--
William

 

[sunil_65]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?)

Try going into Safe Mode and check the Startup Folder or the Run option in
the registry.

"FRAK!" wrote:

> I have a machine that seems to be stuck in a loop in the sign-in/logoff
> process..
> When I start the machine, I get to the "hit ctrl-alt-del" to begin window..
> I do ctrl-alt-del
> I arrive at the "Log on to windows" dialogue box..
> I enter my username and password.. and hit enter
> windows starts to "load my personal settings"..
> plays the log-on music..
> and then almost immediatley plays the log-off music..
> and I see a brief "logging off" message..
> now I'm back at the "hit ctrl-alt-del" to begin window..
>
> Argh.. been through this loop about 30 times now..

 

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