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Windows XP: Logs off immediatly after logging on
Logs off immediatly after logging on
by Oracla - 11/21/08 10:49 AMHi all, i'm using a Dell inspiron 6400 laptop, windows XP.
Can anyone help me out?
The Problem:
-I turn my laptop on
-I get to the screen where you choose a user
-Whatever user i choose, it goes to log on and then immediatly logs off and goes back to the user screen.
How can i fix this?
Sorry if i've missed off any info needed to help on this
Thanks in advance for any pointers 
First thing to try.
by Kees Bakker
- 11/21/08 10:51 AM
In reply to: Logs off immediatly after logging on by Oracla
Boot into Safe Mode. Then logon. What happens?
Kees
Same
by Oracla - 11/21/08 11:39 AM In reply to: First thing to try. by Kees Bakker
Thanks for reply,
Tried it, same thing happens.
Then you have a problem.
by Kees Bakker - 11/21/08 12:01 PM
In reply to: Same by Oracla
Get your XP CD and try a repair install. Success not guaranteed at all, but worth a try.
The next step is a clean install, erasing the full contents of the hard disk. I think the chances for having to do that exceed 50%.
Kees
No CD
by Oracla - 11/21/08 12:58 PM In reply to: Then you have a problem. by Kees Bakker
Ok. My laptop came with no CD, just XP already installed. Do do a system restore, i'd have to log on, bummer!
Maybe if i take it to a PC store they could do something?
Good news!
by R. Proffitt - 11/21/08 1:02 PM
In reply to: Logs off immediatly after logging on by Oracla
Dell is still shipping out restore CDs for many of those machines. It's much cheaper to order that than take it to a store.
Back up
by Oracla - 11/21/08 1:08 PM In reply to: Good news! by R. Proffitt
What are the chances of being able to backup my files before i do anything?
We just offered a solution to another member at this link.
by R. Proffitt - 11/21/08 1:24 PM
In reply to: Back up by Oracla
Thanks, but i need laymans terms!
by Oracla - 11/21/08 1:47 PM In reply to: We just offered a solution to another member at this link. by R. Proffitt
Sorry, i'm not a pro at this, i looked at the other thread but still not sure what i need to do...
how do i access the files i need to back up when i can't get my laptop to turn on?
Thanks for your patience!
Dig just a little deeper.
by R. Proffitt - 11/21/08 2:04 PM
In reply to: Thanks, but i need laymans terms! by Oracla
I offered a link to some advice I sent out a few years ago. It seems you didn't follow the link or you might have asked a new question.
If you can't use that advice I strongly suggest you remove the hard disk and put in a new hard disk to reload the machine. The old hard disk is then fitted into some external USB case and you copy your files back later.
Hope this helps,
Bob
Thanks Bob
by Oracla - 11/21/08 2:41 PM In reply to: Dig just a little deeper. by R. Proffitt
I've just managed to get my laptop to start up in diagnostic mode, by pressing and holding the 'function' key before i turn the pc on. It's still testing as i write this but so far it's highlighted a problem with the hard drive. Hopefully it'll give details of the problem, which might be able to be resolved.
Thanks for your help
Did you try this?
by amr_adn - 11/22/08 2:35 AM In reply to: Logs off immediatly after logging on by Oraclapress f8 and select last known good configuration from the options listed...
There may be a problem with userinit.exe try restoring it from recovery console
Logs off immediately
by petealdred - 11/22/08 8:09 AM In reply to: Logs off immediatly after logging on by OraclaJust had a similar problem,only mine stayed on for 30 minutes before shutting down.All that was needed was to clean out the cooling fan and filter and hey presto back to normal,my laptop is only 3 months old.
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