On Windows XP, trying to log on to any account (including Administrator, even in Safe Mode) results in the following sequence: Message says "Loading personal settings" Within 3 seconds, message says "Logging Off". Screen goes back to logon screen (user menu). I have searched the Internet and seen several similar postings to newsgroups but no answers.
This conversation is currently closed to new comments.
I experienced this problem also. I had made a mistake in one of the regisry settings. I wanted Xp to auto logon a user. I soon found out of the control userpasswords2 feature. Anyways i had to reimage the machine. You can try to repair it but i dont think that will help. just putting my experience with it out there, maybe someone actually has a solution sorry
Try this...if u have XP CD..where i found this in other form
1. Boot using your winxp cd. 2. Enter recovery console. 3. at the command prompt go to C:/windows/system32 4. next type: copy userinit.exe wsaupdater.exe 5. exit and reboot normally. You should now be able to logon. But you're not done yet! 6. run regedit 7. find the Userinit key in: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\ 8. modify the entry: C:\WINDOWS\System32\wsaupdater.exe so that it reads:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\userinit.exe
That should do the trick! no reinstalling windows required!
Ok, this is not an "answer." It's a comment, but alas, there's no comment option for Joe Passerby and no way to contact other members.
I've been pulling my hair out over this "instant log off" problem for two days and finally stumbled over Teamadmin's answer this evening. It worked!!! I was (and still am) absolutely thrilled at not having to reinstall. Teamadmin, you are my hero!!!
And "MICROS~1"... What can I say... XP is a *vast* improvement over your previous OSes, but is it REALLY too much to ask to print a stupid "Failed loading xxxxxx" message to the screen?? What a bunch of amateurs...
If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem. Also please exercise your best judgment when posting in the forums--revealing personal information such as your e-mail address, telephone number, and address is not recommended.
XP Accounts Log on, Immediately Log off
Message says "Loading personal settings"
Within 3 seconds, message says "Logging Off".
Screen goes back to logon screen (user menu).
I have searched the Internet and seen several similar postings to newsgroups but no answers.