Re: Cannot change the was users log on or off

From: Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\) (user_at_#notme.com)
Date: 09/27/04 

Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 11:06:24 -0700

You're welcome, good luck. 

-- 
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:F9687D04-1070-4403-91C8-8E3E70CA957E@microsoft.com...
> Dear Mr. Solomon,
>
> Thank you for your help.  It works perfectly.  Thanks again
>
> Kind Regards
>
> Sammaad Shams
>
> "Michael Solomon (MS-MVP Windows Shell/Us" wrote:
>
>> Try the following:
>>
>> Click on Start and run: type in control userpasswords2
>> Place a check in the box "User must enter a username and password."
>>
>>
>> -- 
>> 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:A77C3172-D3B3-4023-9E2B-AB1CFC9E1E30@microsoft.com...
>> > 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
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>
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