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Windows stuck at login screen

Discussion in 'Windows OS' started by Transform, Oct 19, 2008.

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  1. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter

    Yes I would be interested to read sent12b's suggestions on this, and then him sticking with the thread and fully resolving the matter. :)
    kimsland, Nov 12, 2008
    #41

  2. Transform Newcomer, in training

    Tried this but the registry values were the same as above...
    Transform, Nov 13, 2008
    #42

  3. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter

    Yes well if you look back at Post#2 (the second post in this long thread) this was already covered fully. So the last few posts (7 of them!), resolved, well nothing!

    You were being helped by Bobbye, who is probably one of the best (expert that is) on this. (you can tell this by any single one, of his posts)


    I believe for you to get Explorer working again, you may need to do the following:
    Un-install any live protecting software, this includes Antivirus; Firewall; Spyware monitoring programs.
    Run a Repair on Windows, see h e r e on instructions
    Once the repair is complete, please inform us of the outcome
    Note: Running a repair will involve re-activating Windows, and then updating all Windows security updates again

    Please try that
    Note: No data is normally (ever) lost whilst doing a repair, but it is always stated to backup first.
    kimsland, Nov 13, 2008
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  4. Transform Newcomer, in training

    I guess I should uninstall these things with the Internet disconnected to stop anything accessing the computer?

    Do I need to uninstall all the spyware programs even if they are not running all the time?

    The only thing always running is the AVG anti virus software.
    Transform, Nov 13, 2008
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  5. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter

    Yes.... All of them :)
    kimsland, Nov 13, 2008
    #45

  6. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe

    You can use File> Work Offline for the security uninstalls.

    Check one thing for me please: Control Panel>Folder options> View tab> CHECK 'do NOT show hidden files and folders'> Apply> OK. Some have noticed- myself included-that if 'show' is left, it can sometimes cause Explorer crashes.
    Bobbye, Nov 13, 2008
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  7. Transform Newcomer, in training

    Here are the results:

    Tried 'do not show hidden files and folders' technique but didnt work.

    Removed all antispyware/virus programs and also removed other programs not being used on the system.

    Next I ran the XP repair however I still had to bring up task manager as the user profile stalled on the wallpaper screen.

    Does this mean that the problem isn't with the operating system but some file(s) from a piece of software on the computer?
    Transform, Nov 14, 2008
    #47

  8. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe

    Do you understand that every time you run a repair you undo what we've done?! We're at Post #48 and getting nowhere! Maybe you should just reformat and be done with it.
    Bobbye, Nov 14, 2008
    #48

  9. Transform Newcomer, in training

    Well excuse me but I am following kimsland's advice. Anyhow, I dont think I can reformat because I will lose all the extras that are given by dell.
    Transform, Nov 14, 2008
    #49

  10. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe

    Please review Post #5. It was NOT kimsland who told you to do the repair:
    kimsland and I have both told you that doing this undoes all the previous work we have done.
    Bobbye, Nov 15, 2008
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  11. Transform Newcomer, in training

    Please review post #43, as he did tell me to do so there. Either way, I just want to get this fixed, I'm not trying to pick arguements. Does anyone have anymore ideas?
    Transform, Nov 15, 2008
    #51

  12. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter

    How did the Repair go?
    Yes I have resorted to asking this, as you have said that you do not want to format
    kimsland, Nov 16, 2008
    #52

  13. Transform Newcomer, in training

    its still the same as before :(
    Transform, Nov 16, 2008
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  14. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter

    So just to re-confirm
    Each time you start Windows you are then opeing Task Manager and running Explorer? To see the Desktop and everything

    And everything has been turned off that can be
    No Virus\Malware present
    Gina values in registry checked, and possibly re-typed over the top (just in case of blank spaces or something)
    Windows Repair done
    Safe mode, I can't remember what's happening??

    ok try this
    Start->Run-> sfc /scannow (best to copy and paste this into run)
    kimsland, Nov 16, 2008
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  15. Transform Newcomer, in training

    Do you want me to do that in safemode?
    Transform, Nov 16, 2008
    #55

  16. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter

    No normal Mode
    Then open Task Manager (ctrl + alt + del)
    File->Run-> explorer
    Start->Run-> sfc /scannow
    kimsland, Nov 16, 2008
    #56
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