Re: Cannot change the was users log on or off

From: Sammaad (Sammaad_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/20/04 

Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 13:23:03 -0700

Dear Michael Solomon,

I appreciate your advise. I carried out the steps you suggested, but my
problme is half solved. By reinstalling/repairing my windoes files, I fixed
my USER accounts in the control panel (i can save settings n select options
like fast user). However, whenever i reboot my computer, the booting process
don;t stop at welcome screen. It continues to logon to my administrator
account. Booting process use to stop at welcome screen, but now it doesn't.
I have enable welcome screen in the USER settings. If there are any more
suggestions, I will appreciate them.

Thanks Again.

"Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/Us" wrote:

>
> First, be sure your antivirus software has the latest definitions and run a
> virus scan.
>
> Second, download, install and run Ad Aware:
> www.lavasoftusa.com
>
> If this is a relatively recent issue, you might try using System Restore to
> take you back to a time when this worked properly. Start\All
> Programs\Accessories\System Tools\System Restore. If that doesn't resolve
> it, try the information below.
>
> The following assumes you have an actual XP CD as opposed to a restore CD or
> restore partition supplied by your PC manufacturer.
>
> Go to Start, type sfc /scannow in the run box and press enter. Note, there
> is a space between sfc and the forward slash. You will be asked for your XP
> CD. Be aware, upon inserting the CD the XP setup screen may appear, this is
> not a part of sfc /scannow, rather it is being invoked by autorun. Simply
> minimize the screen and allow sfc to continue.
>
> If the above fails to resolve the issue, try a repair install as follows:
>
> Be sure you are well backed up in case there is a problem from which you are
> unable to recover. NOTE, while a repair install should leave your data
> files intact, if something goes wrong during the repair install, you may be
> forced to start over and do a clean install of XP. If you don't have your
> data backed up, you would lose your data should that eventuality occur.
>
> Assuming your system is set to boot from the CD-ROM drive, boot with the XP
> CD in the drive. If it isn't or you are not sure, you need to enter the
> system's BIOS. When you boot the system, the first screen usually has
> instructions that if you wish to enter setup press a specific key, when you
> see that, do so. Then you will have to navigate to the boot sequence, if
> the CD-ROM drive is not first line, set it first in the boot sequence. Save
> your settings and exit with the XP CD in the drive. The system will reboot.
>
> Boot from the CD. If your system is set to be able to boot from the CD, it
> should detect the disk and give a brief message, during the boot up, if you
> wish to boot from the CD press any key.
>
> Once you have pressed a key, setup should begin. You will see a reference
> asking if you need to load special drivers and another notice that if you
> wish to begin the ASR (Automatic Recovery Console) depress F2. Just let
> setup run past all of that. It will continue to load files and drivers.
>
> Then it will bring you to a screen. Eventually, you will come to a screen
> with the option to (1) setup Windows or (2) Repair Windows Installation
> using the Recovery console.
>
> The first option, to setup Windows is the one you want and requires you to
> press enter. When asked, press F8 to accept the end user agreement. Setup
> will then search for previous versions of Windows. Upon finding your
> version, it will ask if you wish to Repair your current installation or
> install fresh. Press R, that will run a repair installation. From there
> on, follow the screens.
>
> --
> Michael Solomon MS-MVP
> Windows Shell/User
> Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
> "Sammaad" <Sammaad@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F2305037-8333-49E9-BD9E-969F21525F08@microsoft.com...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have a two users and when ever i used to boot my computer, my accounts
> > were shown on the welcome screen. However, now, whenever i boot my
> > computer,
> > i see a welcome screen, but instead of giving me right to choose, computer
> > automatically logs on to the first account.
> >
> > I thought there is a problem in Users Account, so i tried to access
> > 'Change
> > the way users log on or off' in Users Accounts (in control panel).
> > However,
> > when i click on the button, it says "the specific module cannot be found."
> > HEnce, it doesn't save any changes or as a matter of fact, cannot even
> > access
> > the help file for Users Accoutns. I would Appreciate your help and time.
> >
> > Thanks
>
>
>