Re: XP Home start to log on then logs off

You'll need to purchase a conventional "Full Version"
of Windows XP Home Edition and proceed with a
"Repair Install".

How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
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"Sinatra" wrote:

| I have Win XP Home Edition. Since yesterday, when I try to log on from
| the Welcome screen (any user or Admin) it starts to load my personal
| settings, then immediately logs me back off without a message. I am
| able to log on in Safe Mode with Networking in all profiles.
|
| Searching this topic online, I found many solutions recommending fixes
| involving viruses that affect userinit.exe (wsaupdater.exe, for
| example) but I don't think that's the case here - the Registry
| (Winlogon) looks fine, and I am able to log on in Safe Mode.
|
| I have tried creating new user accounts, "changing how users log on"
| and other instructions from various support websites.
|
| I bought this refurbished machine last year with I386 Win files on the
| hard disk, but no CD.
|
| I should mention that I was trying to set up a wireless SMC router
| network when the problems started, but I can't imagine what I could
| have done to cause this issue...
|
| Any help/suggestion would be appreciated.

.

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