while fixing virus cant log in.

Glennster · Nov 29, 2009

While going through the read and run me I ran the SuperAntispyware.exe. There were problems found and I fixed then was asked to reboot. I did this and now I can not log in to any of the profiles on the computer. I even tried safe mode and administrator. Each time the log in begins then within 15 to 30 seconds the computer immediately logs off and goes back to the log in screen. I am running windows XP most current sp3 and updates. Is there a way to get logged in to complete the Read & Run me steps?

chaslang · Dec 1, 2009

Welcome to Major Geeks!

Sounds like you have either lost the userinit.exe file or the registry keys responsible for loading it have been corrupted. Normally this requires booting to the Recovery Console of your Windows boot CD to fix using this:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307545&sd=tech

However you could also try the below procedure which you can use even if you do not have a CD.

http://thinkinginpixels.com/quick-fixes/fix-windows-xp-log-onlog-off-loop/

Glennster · Jan 22, 2010

Never did Thank YOU It was fixed.

chaslang · Jan 23, 2010

You're welcome. What did you do?

It would be nice if you could attach the previous log from SUPERAntiSpyware so we can see what it deleted? Logs are by default save to the below location:

C:\Documents and Settings\UserName\Application Data\SUPERAntiSpyware.com\SUPERAntiSpyware\Logs

where UserName is the real user account name being used.

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