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I can't logon to local admin/system.

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by bry_ftg

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I can't logon to local admin [log on to :mycomputer (this computer)].i'm using windows 2000 server NT.And my problem is i had try to logon to local admin several times with correct user and password but its always returning me to logon screen again,also its was happened with same thing while i had try logon at safe mode.pls help me on this.your effort i'm very apprecited.thanks very much..:)

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by bry_ftg

sorry for my previous question if it's sound like a hacking for windows.but the my real scenario is I couldn't to login to win2000 server, it was immediately logged me out.and it takes me to loading user preferences, then immediately to saving user settings without showing the desktop.and its will presented me with User name and Password dialogue box again.that's why i asking for another way to logon on safe mode to undo system retore or make any changes on registry.i hope someone can understand me and help me on this...thanks a lots...

by w2ktechman

but it logs you out, there was probably a logon script to log the admin account out if it was ever logged in. In this case, you need to use the created administrator account (whatever it was named) instead of the built in admin account.
My only other suggestion would be recovery console or reload the OS.

by rob miners

Boot the system using the Windows XP CD-ROM. In the first screen when the Setup begins, read the instructions press "R" (in the first screen) enter the Recovery Console.

1: C:\WINDOWS

Which Windows Installation would you like to log on to
(To cancel, press ENTER)?
After you enter the number for the appropriate Windows installation, Windows will then prompt you to enter the Administrator account password.

Note If you use an incorrect password three times, the Windows Recovery Console closes. Also, if the Security Accounts Manager (SAM) database is missing or damaged, you cannot use the Windows Recovery Console because you cannot have correct authentication. After you enter your password and the Windows Recovery Console starts, type exit to restart the computer.

Type the following command and press Enter.

CD SYSTEM32
(If that does not work, try CHDIR SYSTEM32)
At the prompt type in
COPY USERINIT.EXE WSAUPDATER.EXE

Quit Recovery Console by typing EXIT and restart Windows.

You'll be able to login successfully as you've created the wsaupdater.exe file (now, a copy of userinit.exe)

"WARNING MODIFYING REGISTRY INFORMATION IS DANGEROUS"
Backup the Key before making changes.

Now, change the USERINIT value in the registry
Click Start, Run and type Regedt32 and press Enter.

Navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

In the right pane you will see that the value of the Userinit key is incorrectly set to "wsaupdater.exe,"

In the right-pane, change the value of Userinit to C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

Type the above value exactly as given, including the comma. Also, change the path to userinit.exe appropriately if Windows is installed in a different drive.

Close Registry Editor and restart Windows.

Keep us informed as to your progress if you require further assistance.

by bry_ftg

Is it same steps to use if on windows 2000 server CD?And could be any problems if i want to reinstall back the OS.thanks very much....

((Boot the system using the Windows XP CD-ROM. In the first screen when the Setup begins, read the instructions press "R" (in the first screen) enter the Recovery Console. ))

by rob miners

but if you use the 2000 CD you should be able to get to the recovery console.

If you are planning to reinstall it won't really matter so long as you wipe the drive first.

by bry_ftg

hi again,
i just want to confirm,is there got another way to copy USERINIT.EXE and WSAUPDATER.EXE into my c:windows/winnt/system32 folder instead of using
recovery console.this is because my server didn't have cd-rom to run CD.thanks again

by rob miners

and use that?

This may allow you you to do it but they will have to be created from the 2000 Server CD.
How To Create Setup Boot Disks for Windows 2000

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/197063

You are only copying userinit.exe over wsaupdater.exe you are not copying files to the folder.
Make sure that you are in the C:\windows\system32 directory
At the prompt type in COPY USERINIT.EXE WSAUPDATER.EXE

by bry_ftg

thanks for your second way to get in to recovery console.OK i had copy the COPY USERINIT.EXE WSAUPDATER.EXE into my C:\windows\system32 directory.but its still get me same problem like i had before after tried to login...any suggestion for me before i run the new installation of windows(i would like to prefer is not to reinstall the windows)..thanks in advance...

by rob miners

and run regedt32 to check if the Registry settings match the right ones and if it doesn't work reinstall.
EDIT: to add, unless you are lucky enough to have a complete backup.
Navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

In the right pane see if the value of the Userinit key is incorrectly set to "wsaupdater.exe,"

If it is in the right-pane, change the value of Userinit to C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

Type the above value exactly as given, including the comma. Also, change the path to userinit.exe appropriately if Windows is installed in a different drive.

Keep us informed as to your progress if you require further assistance.

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by bry_ftg

Finally i've already get to fix it the problems.
but for windows 2000 server,we need to make sure:-

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

In the right pane see if the value of the Userinit key is incorrectly set to "wsaupdater.exe,"

If it is in the right-pane, change the value of Userinit to C:\WINNT\system32\userinit.exe,

thanks from me....

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