Re: Guest Login Password

First of all, I am sorry I put you thru so much trouble for my mis-spelling.
The file that they say is missing is ieframe.dll. I searched and found it
in the System32 folder so it is not missing - just some pointer.

I used one of my other computers and found that I can save ie file (7 beta).
Installing completed I get error message saying that it is already installed
and to use the Add/Remove. I can not find it there. I used another program
to uninstall it and it also could not find it. (No browse). DL ie6. Tried
installing and found that it balked at a newer version.

I used a CD XP Pro SP2

You also assumed that I can get to IE to get the tools section - I can't. I
may have to use Firefox or something else.

I am not worried about the icons. They are the least of my worry.

Hope that answers your questions.

Chuck
"Larry Gardner" <newscience83@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I've seen this happen ... in fact to me. The problem you have is that you
know have a mix and match Windows XP system.

If you were updated fully prior to the re-install, you now have Windows XP
from the re-install (whatever version - SP1? SP2?) and any leftover
patches from the previous install.

Basically, you have bit-and-pieces of original, Service Packs, and
patches. I searched my system, Windows XP, and I don't have a reframe.dll.
SO in the final version (I'm fully updated ... there is no reframe.dll).

You may want to check IE Add-ins .... open Tools | Manage Add-ins and see
if you have any third party add-ins that you can disable until you get
updated.

Check Desktop Icons:

1. Open Windows Explorer
2. CLick on Desktop
3. Are there any to show?

If so, right-click on desktop somewhere and see under Arrange Icons by...
if Show Desktop Icons is unchecked.


I would expect that in this late state in the game, any pre-Vista System
Restore Ceheckpoints are gone.

What version is your Windows XP on your installation CD? Do you have SP1
on CD, and do you have a copy of SP2 to install?

Do you have any backups?

Have you tried System Restore? See if you get an empty blank page!


"Chuck" <seasnake_us@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Putting in Administrator log in got me in but......

All desktop icons missing, programs still in Program Files. Seems normal
except some of the items below.

I went to Control Panel to setup a User. Just a blank window.

Able to update the virus definitions so internet still working and
connected.

Tried IE and got reframe.dll missing. Is that file available on the XP
CD? Can the IE program be saved to a hard drive or must you Run from
location? I ask this because I have three computers networked. I can then
download one and install on another, if that will work.

Thanks for at least getting me this far.

Vista partition still there.
"Chuck" <seasnake_us@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Thanks. Your response is so much easier than re-installing XP. When a
MVP says something, I normally bow to superior knowledge. Win some, lose
some.

I will try your suggestions and get back to you.

Yes, the partition is still there. I was never able to get by the login
screen. Does that make a difference?

Thanks again.
Chuck

"Larry Gardner" <newscience83@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Why did that MVP tell you to re-install. Wish you would have ask
earlier.

Next time, just do this:

1. Control Panel | System Properties | Advanced | Startup and Recovery
2. Click on Edit button
3. Delete the entry for Windows Vista partitions
4. Set Default Operating System to Windows XP

After you reboot in Windows Xp:

1. Administrative Tools | Computer Management | Disk Management
2. Delete Vista partition.

Now to the current problem.

When the system reboots, and you are at the Welcome Screen, have you
tried:

1. Ctrl+Alt+Del, Ctrl+Alt+Del (this should bring up the old Windows
Logon screen - basically it really is Ctrl+Alt+Del+Del)
2. Type in Administrator (or some Administrator name - did you ever
rename the Administrator's name) for username
3. Type in password for your Adminstrator (or leave blank). Since you
reinstalled, it may have reset your old password - if you had set one
up).

If that doesn't work, did you have any user names?
Did you ever set up an Emergency Password Reset Disk?

It sounds like the re-install wiped out your Account names.
Administrator should still be there ... but the default is not to show
on Welcome screen. It should still be there ... you just need to know
the password if it was saved from previous install ... or it maybe just
blank.

By the way, is the Vista partiton still there?

"Chuck" <seasnake_us@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I hope that this is the right newsgroup to present this problem.
I installed Vista Beta 2 in a separate partition giving me a dual boot
system. Worked well.
I wanted to uninstall Vista and could not find any solution. Posted a
request in another newsgroup and had a MVP advise to re-install XP to
change the Boot.ini back to original booting. Then delete the Vista
partition.
After completing the re-install process, the first screen to appear
(never did this before) was a log in for Guest asking for a password.
To my limited knowledge, The default password for Guest is BLANK. That
gave an error saying that the configuration was not set to accept
blank passwords.
I can not get past this screen. Safe mode does not work nor does
trying to boot from the CD
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

TIA
Chuck











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