Cannot log in to a user

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Dan

When I boot up my computer everything seems to load fine
up to the point that you get the screen allowing you to
choose which user to log into. When you select a user it
appears to start to log on to the user but then
immediately logs back off so your back where you
started. I've also been noticing extremely slow
performance of the machine. Suggestions?
 
Hi Dan,

Run a spyware cleaner lately? The userinit value may have been corrupted by
the removal of blazefind. It adds wsaupdater.exe to the logon value in the
system registry, sometimes appending it, sometimes replacing it. Running
Adaware or other cleaners detects and removes wsaupdater.exe, but doesn't
correct the registry damage. If this is the case, then you may need to load
the registry hive from another installation and change it. This is the key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Userinit string value should be:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

On the damaged installations it's one of these:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wsaupdater.exe,
C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\WINDOWS\system32\wsaupdater.exe,

Another "quickie" method of resolution is to load the Recovery Console (see
below), copy userinit.exe as wsaupdater.exe from the command prompt, then
restart normally. Once in, go and change the registry value back to what
it's supposed to be and delete the copied file. To do this, use these
commands:

C:\Windows>
C:\Windows>copy C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wsaupdater.exe

Then you can exit once completed.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP [Q307654]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

This can also be done by using the 6 disk boot floppy set mentioned in the
above article, as it loads enough of the Recovery Console so that you can
copy the file. This is particularly useful if you have an OEM installation
that includes only a Restore CD, or no disk at all.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Rick,
Looks like I have the same problem. After I ran the
Adaware last night - it started with my Internet Explorer
not responding then today when I tried to logon, it
kicked me right out. I'm just not sure about the recovery
console. I have a compaq computer - it came with
a "system recovery" CDs. Is this the same console?

Help! Harry

-----Original Message-----
Hi Dan,

Run a spyware cleaner lately? The userinit value may have been corrupted by
the removal of blazefind. It adds wsaupdater.exe to the logon value in the
system registry, sometimes appending it, sometimes replacing it. Running
Adaware or other cleaners detects and removes wsaupdater.exe, but doesn't
correct the registry damage. If this is the case, then you may need to load
the registry hive from another installation and change it. This is the key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Userinit string value should be:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

On the damaged installations it's one of these:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wsaupdater.exe,
C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\WINDOWS\system32 \wsaupdater.exe,

Another "quickie" method of resolution is to load the Recovery Console (see
below), copy userinit.exe as wsaupdater.exe from the command prompt, then
restart normally. Once in, go and change the registry value back to what
it's supposed to be and delete the copied file. To do this, use these
commands:

C:\Windows>
C:\Windows>copy C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wsaupdater.exe

Then you can exit once completed.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP [Q307654]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

This can also be done by using the 6 disk boot floppy set mentioned in the
above article, as it loads enough of the Recovery Console so that you can
copy the file. This is particularly useful if you have an OEM installation
that includes only a Restore CD, or no disk at all.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

When I boot up my computer everything seems to load fine
up to the point that you get the screen allowing you to
choose which user to log into. When you select a user it
appears to start to log on to the user but then
immediately logs back off so your back where you
started. I've also been noticing extremely slow
performance of the machine. Suggestions?
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Thanks for the help Rick. I have been running adaware. Unfortunately my PC
proficiency is not quite to your level. Can you help me in more laymen
terms? In the section where you were comparing the userinit strings, are you
saying that if I look at the userinit string and it does not say
C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe that I should change it to that string? Do
I start up in safe mode and get to a DOS screen to change this? Thanks for
helping out the "computer dummy"

Rick "Nutcase" Rogers said:
Hi Dan,

Run a spyware cleaner lately? The userinit value may have been corrupted by
the removal of blazefind. It adds wsaupdater.exe to the logon value in the
system registry, sometimes appending it, sometimes replacing it. Running
Adaware or other cleaners detects and removes wsaupdater.exe, but doesn't
correct the registry damage. If this is the case, then you may need to load
the registry hive from another installation and change it. This is the key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Userinit string value should be:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

On the damaged installations it's one of these:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wsaupdater.exe,
C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\WINDOWS\system32\wsaupdater.exe,

Another "quickie" method of resolution is to load the Recovery Console (see
below), copy userinit.exe as wsaupdater.exe from the command prompt, then
restart normally. Once in, go and change the registry value back to what
it's supposed to be and delete the copied file. To do this, use these
commands:

C:\Windows>
C:\Windows>copy C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wsaupdater.exe

Then you can exit once completed.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP [Q307654]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

This can also be done by using the 6 disk boot floppy set mentioned in the
above article, as it loads enough of the Recovery Console so that you can
copy the file. This is particularly useful if you have an OEM installation
that includes only a Restore CD, or no disk at all.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

Dan said:
When I boot up my computer everything seems to load fine
up to the point that you get the screen allowing you to
choose which user to log into. When you select a user it
appears to start to log on to the user but then
immediately logs back off so your back where you
started. I've also been noticing extremely slow
performance of the machine. Suggestions?
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Hi Harry,

No, it's not. You will want to use the boot floppy set:

Home edition:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?ReleaseID=33290

Professional edition:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?ReleaseID=33291

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

Harry said:
Rick,
Looks like I have the same problem. After I ran the
Adaware last night - it started with my Internet Explorer
not responding then today when I tried to logon, it
kicked me right out. I'm just not sure about the recovery
console. I have a compaq computer - it came with
a "system recovery" CDs. Is this the same console?

Help! Harry

-----Original Message-----
Hi Dan,

Run a spyware cleaner lately? The userinit value may have been corrupted by
the removal of blazefind. It adds wsaupdater.exe to the logon value in the
system registry, sometimes appending it, sometimes replacing it. Running
Adaware or other cleaners detects and removes wsaupdater.exe, but doesn't
correct the registry damage. If this is the case, then you may need to load
the registry hive from another installation and change it. This is the key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Userinit string value should be:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

On the damaged installations it's one of these:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wsaupdater.exe,
C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\WINDOWS\system32 \wsaupdater.exe,

Another "quickie" method of resolution is to load the Recovery Console (see
below), copy userinit.exe as wsaupdater.exe from the command prompt, then
restart normally. Once in, go and change the registry value back to what
it's supposed to be and delete the copied file. To do this, use these
commands:

C:\Windows>
C:\Windows>copy C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wsaupdater.exe

Then you can exit once completed.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP [Q307654]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

This can also be done by using the 6 disk boot floppy set mentioned in the
above article, as it loads enough of the Recovery Console so that you can
copy the file. This is particularly useful if you have an OEM installation
that includes only a Restore CD, or no disk at all.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

When I boot up my computer everything seems to load fine
up to the point that you get the screen allowing you to
choose which user to log into. When you select a user it
appears to start to log on to the user but then
immediately logs back off so your back where you
started. I've also been noticing extremely slow
performance of the machine. Suggestions?
Click to expand...


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Hi Dan,

First, you will need to get into the system. To do that, you need to load
the Recovery Console, either through the boot floppy set or by booting the
CD. Then copy the userinit file to wsaupdater using the command line as I
already mentioned. This is what will allow you to logon, though it is not
the end of the work you need to do.

Then click start/run, type regedit and click ok. Click the plus (+) signs to
reach the logon key, then look at the userinit value in the right pane by
double clicking it. You need to change it as indicated.
In the section where you were comparing the userinit strings, are you
saying that if I look at the userinit string and it does not say
C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe that I should change it to that string?
Click to expand...

Yes, but don't forget the trailing comma.
Do I start up in safe mode and get to a DOS screen to change this?
Click to expand...

Not from Safe mode. You use the Recovery Console to copy the userinit file,
this allows you to get past the logon screen. Then you can fix the registery
from normal mode.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

Dan said:
Thanks for the help Rick. I have been running adaware. Unfortunately my
PC
proficiency is not quite to your level. Can you help me in more laymen
terms? In the section where you were comparing the userinit strings, are
you
saying that if I look at the userinit string and it does not say
C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe that I should change it to that string?
Do
I start up in safe mode and get to a DOS screen to change this? Thanks
for
helping out the "computer dummy"

Rick "Nutcase" Rogers said:
Hi Dan,

Run a spyware cleaner lately? The userinit value may have been corrupted
by
the removal of blazefind. It adds wsaupdater.exe to the logon value in
the
system registry, sometimes appending it, sometimes replacing it. Running
Adaware or other cleaners detects and removes wsaupdater.exe, but doesn't
correct the registry damage. If this is the case, then you may need to
load
the registry hive from another installation and change it. This is the
key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Userinit string value should be:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

On the damaged installations it's one of these:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wsaupdater.exe,
C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\WINDOWS\system32\wsaupdater.exe,

Another "quickie" method of resolution is to load the Recovery Console
(see
below), copy userinit.exe as wsaupdater.exe from the command prompt, then
restart normally. Once in, go and change the registry value back to what
it's supposed to be and delete the copied file. To do this, use these
commands:

C:\Windows>
C:\Windows>copy C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wsaupdater.exe

Then you can exit once completed.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP [Q307654]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

This can also be done by using the 6 disk boot floppy set mentioned in
the
above article, as it loads enough of the Recovery Console so that you can
copy the file. This is particularly useful if you have an OEM
installation
that includes only a Restore CD, or no disk at all.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

Dan said:
When I boot up my computer everything seems to load fine
up to the point that you get the screen allowing you to
choose which user to log into. When you select a user it
appears to start to log on to the user but then
immediately logs back off so your back where you
started. I've also been noticing extremely slow
performance of the machine. Suggestions?
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
-----Original Message-----
When I boot up my computer everything seems to load fine
up to the point that you get the screen allowing you to
choose which user to log into. When you select a user it
appears to start to log on to the user but then
immediately logs back off so your back where you
started. I've also been noticing extremely slow
performance of the machine. Suggestions?
.
I seem to be having similar probems. No answers
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yet...Brad
 
Rick,
Thanks for your help. I got XP up and
going!!!!!!! .....opps, my Internet Explorer is not
responding...any suggestion.

Harry
-----Original Message-----
Hi Harry,

No, it's not. You will want to use the boot floppy set:

Home edition:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp? ReleaseID=33290

Professional edition:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp? ReleaseID=33291

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

Rick,
Looks like I have the same problem. After I ran the
Adaware last night - it started with my Internet Explorer
not responding then today when I tried to logon, it
kicked me right out. I'm just not sure about the recovery
console. I have a compaq computer - it came with
a "system recovery" CDs. Is this the same console?

Help! Harry

-----Original Message-----
Hi Dan,

Run a spyware cleaner lately? The userinit value may have been corrupted by
the removal of blazefind. It adds wsaupdater.exe to the logon value in the
system registry, sometimes appending it, sometimes replacing it. Running
Adaware or other cleaners detects and removes wsaupdater.exe, but doesn't
correct the registry damage. If this is the case, then you may need to load
the registry hive from another installation and change it. This is the key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Userinit string value should be:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

On the damaged installations it's one of these:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wsaupdater.exe,
C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\WINDOWS\system32 \wsaupdater.exe,

Another "quickie" method of resolution is to load the Recovery Console (see
below), copy userinit.exe as wsaupdater.exe from the command prompt, then
restart normally. Once in, go and change the registry value back to what
it's supposed to be and delete the copied file. To do this, use these
commands:

C:\Windows>
C:\Windows>copy C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wsaupdater.exe

Then you can exit once completed.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP [Q307654]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

This can also be done by using the 6 disk boot floppy set mentioned in the
above article, as it loads enough of the Recovery Console so that you can
copy the file. This is particularly useful if you have an OEM installation
that includes only a Restore CD, or no disk at all.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

When I boot up my computer everything seems to load fine
up to the point that you get the screen allowing you to
choose which user to log into. When you select a
Click to expand...
user
it
appears to start to log on to the user but then
immediately logs back off so your back where you
started. I've also been noticing extremely slow
performance of the machine. Suggestions?


.
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Click to expand...
 
Hi,

Does restarting it help?

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

Rick,
Thanks for your help. I got XP up and
going!!!!!!! .....opps, my Internet Explorer is not
responding...any suggestion.

Harry
-----Original Message-----
Hi Harry,

No, it's not. You will want to use the boot floppy set:

Home edition:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp? ReleaseID=33290

Professional edition:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp? ReleaseID=33291

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

Rick,
Looks like I have the same problem. After I ran the
Adaware last night - it started with my Internet Explorer
not responding then today when I tried to logon, it
kicked me right out. I'm just not sure about the recovery
console. I have a compaq computer - it came with
a "system recovery" CDs. Is this the same console?

Help! Harry

-----Original Message-----
Hi Dan,

Run a spyware cleaner lately? The userinit value may
have been corrupted by
the removal of blazefind. It adds wsaupdater.exe to the
logon value in the
system registry, sometimes appending it, sometimes
replacing it. Running
Adaware or other cleaners detects and removes
wsaupdater.exe, but doesn't
correct the registry damage. If this is the case, then
you may need to load
the registry hive from another installation and change
it. This is the key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Userinit string value should be:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

On the damaged installations it's one of these:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wsaupdater.exe,
C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\WINDOWS\system32
\wsaupdater.exe,

Another "quickie" method of resolution is to load the
Recovery Console (see
below), copy userinit.exe as wsaupdater.exe from the
command prompt, then
restart normally. Once in, go and change the registry
value back to what
it's supposed to be and delete the copied file. To do
this, use these
commands:

C:\Windows>
C:\Windows>copy C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wsaupdater.exe

Then you can exit once completed.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows
XP [Q307654]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

This can also be done by using the 6 disk boot floppy
set mentioned in the
above article, as it loads enough of the Recovery
Console so that you can
copy the file. This is particularly useful if you have
an OEM installation
that includes only a Restore CD, or no disk at all.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

message
When I boot up my computer everything seems to load
fine
up to the point that you get the screen allowing you to
choose which user to log into. When you select a user
it
appears to start to log on to the user but then
immediately logs back off so your back where you
started. I've also been noticing extremely slow
performance of the machine. Suggestions?


.
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It works with the other four users. It just don't
respond when I logon into my account. Everything else
seem to work except this one.
Harry
-----Original Message-----
Hi,

Does restarting it help?

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

Rick,
Thanks for your help. I got XP up and
going!!!!!!! .....opps, my Internet Explorer is not
responding...any suggestion.

Harry
-----Original Message-----
Hi Harry,

No, it's not. You will want to use the boot floppy set:

Home edition:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp? ReleaseID=33290

Professional edition:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp? ReleaseID=33291

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

Rick,
Looks like I have the same problem. After I ran the
Adaware last night - it started with my Internet Explorer
not responding then today when I tried to logon, it
kicked me right out. I'm just not sure about the recovery
console. I have a compaq computer - it came with
a "system recovery" CDs. Is this the same console?

Help! Harry

-----Original Message-----
Hi Dan,

Run a spyware cleaner lately? The userinit value may
have been corrupted by
the removal of blazefind. It adds wsaupdater.exe to the
logon value in the
system registry, sometimes appending it, sometimes
replacing it. Running
Adaware or other cleaners detects and removes
wsaupdater.exe, but doesn't
correct the registry damage. If this is the case, then
you may need to load
the registry hive from another installation and change
it. This is the key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Userinit string value should be:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

On the damaged installations it's one of these:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wsaupdater.exe,
C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\WINDOWS\system32
\wsaupdater.exe,

Another "quickie" method of resolution is to load the
Recovery Console (see
below), copy userinit.exe as wsaupdater.exe from the
command prompt, then
restart normally. Once in, go and change the registry
value back to what
it's supposed to be and delete the copied file. To do
this, use these
commands:

C:\Windows>
C:\Windows>copy C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wsaupdater.exe

Then you can exit once completed.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows
XP [Q307654]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

This can also be done by using the 6 disk boot floppy
set mentioned in the
above article, as it loads enough of the Recovery
Console so that you can
copy the file. This is particularly useful if you have
an OEM installation
that includes only a Restore CD, or no disk at all.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

message
When I boot up my computer everything seems to load
fine
up to the point that you get the screen allowing
Click to expand...
you
to
choose which user to log into. When you select a user
it
appears to start to log on to the user but then
immediately logs back off so your back where you
started. I've also been noticing extremely slow
performance of the machine. Suggestions?


.



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Hi,

You can reinstall it by running the ie.inf file under C:\Windows\Inf, though
I'm thinking that there is something specific to your profile that is
causing the problem.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

It works with the other four users. It just don't
respond when I logon into my account. Everything else
seem to work except this one.
Harry
-----Original Message-----
Hi,

Does restarting it help?

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

Rick,
Thanks for your help. I got XP up and
going!!!!!!! .....opps, my Internet Explorer is not
responding...any suggestion.

Harry

-----Original Message-----
Hi Harry,

No, it's not. You will want to use the boot floppy set:

Home edition:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?
ReleaseID=33290

Professional edition:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?
ReleaseID=33291

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

message
Rick,
Looks like I have the same problem. After I ran the
Adaware last night - it started with my Internet
Explorer
not responding then today when I tried to logon, it
kicked me right out. I'm just not sure about the
recovery
console. I have a compaq computer - it came with
a "system recovery" CDs. Is this the same console?

Help! Harry

-----Original Message-----
Hi Dan,

Run a spyware cleaner lately? The userinit value may
have been corrupted by
the removal of blazefind. It adds wsaupdater.exe to the
logon value in the
system registry, sometimes appending it, sometimes
replacing it. Running
Adaware or other cleaners detects and removes
wsaupdater.exe, but doesn't
correct the registry damage. If this is the case, then
you may need to load
the registry hive from another installation and change
it. This is the key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon

Userinit string value should be:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

On the damaged installations it's one of these:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wsaupdater.exe,
C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\WINDOWS\system32
\wsaupdater.exe,

Another "quickie" method of resolution is to load the
Recovery Console (see
below), copy userinit.exe as wsaupdater.exe from the
command prompt, then
restart normally. Once in, go and change the registry
value back to what
it's supposed to be and delete the copied file. To do
this, use these
commands:

C:\Windows>
C:\Windows>copy C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wsaupdater.exe

Then you can exit once completed.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows
XP [Q307654]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

This can also be done by using the 6 disk boot floppy
set mentioned in the
above article, as it loads enough of the Recovery
Console so that you can
copy the file. This is particularly useful if you have
an OEM installation
that includes only a Restore CD, or no disk at all.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

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When I boot up my computer everything seems to load
fine
up to the point that you get the screen allowing you
to
choose which user to log into. When you select a
user
it
appears to start to log on to the user but then
immediately logs back off so your back where you
started. I've also been noticing extremely slow
performance of the machine. Suggestions?


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Rick

I've had the same problem now for over a week and so was extremely
relieved to find a fix for the problem!

I've done the copy thing through the recovery console, which seemed to
work fine, but I'm still getting the log on problem and so can't get at
the registry to make the necessary changes.

Is it possible that I'm doing something wrong with the copy command?

Here's hoping you can help

Thanks

Dave.

Rick,
Looks like I have the same problem. After I ran the
Adaware last night - it started with my Internet Explorer
not responding then today when I tried to logon, it
kicked me right out. I'm just not sure about the recovery
console. I have a compaq computer - it came with
a "system recovery" CDs. Is this the same console?

Help! Harry

-----Original Message------
Hi Dan,

Run a spyware cleaner lately? The userinit value may-
have been corrupted by-
the removal of blazefind. It adds wsaupdater.exe to the-
logon value in the-
system registry, sometimes appending it, sometimes-
replacing it. Running-
Adaware or other cleaners detects and removes-
wsaupdater.exe, but doesn't-
correct the registry damage. If this is the case, then-
you may need to load-
the registry hive from another installation and change-
it. This is the key:-

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows-
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon-

Userinit string value should be:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

On the damaged installations it's one of these:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wsaupdater.exe,
C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\WINDOWS\system32-
\wsaupdater.exe,-

Another "quickie" method of resolution is to load the-
Recovery Console (see-
below), copy userinit.exe as wsaupdater.exe from the-
command prompt, then-
restart normally. Once in, go and change the registry-
value back to what-
it's supposed to be and delete the copied file. To do-
this, use these-
commands:

C:\Windows
C:\Windowscopy C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wsaupdater.exe

Then you can exit once completed.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows-
XP [Q307654]-
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

This can also be done by using the 6 disk boot floppy-
set mentioned in the-
above article, as it loads enough of the Recovery-
Console so that you can-
copy the file. This is particularly useful if you have-
an OEM installation-
that includes only a Restore CD, or no disk at all.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Dan" (e-mail address removed) wrote in-
message-
When I boot up my computer everything seems to load--
fine--
up to the point that you get the screen allowing you to
choose which user to log into. When you select a user--
it--
appears to start to log on to the user but then
immediately logs back off so your back where you
started. I've also been noticing extremely slow
performance of the machine. Suggestions?-


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What command line are you using? Try:

copy %systemroot%\system32\userinit.exe %systemroot%\system32\wsaupdater.exe

Notee there should be a space after "copy" and after "userinit.exe"

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

kopdave said:
Rick

I've had the same problem now for over a week and so was extremely
relieved to find a fix for the problem!

I've done the copy thing through the recovery console, which seemed to
work fine, but I'm still getting the log on problem and so can't get at
the registry to make the necessary changes.

Is it possible that I'm doing something wrong with the copy command?

Here's hoping you can help

Thanks

Dave.

Rick,
Looks like I have the same problem. After I ran the
Adaware last night - it started with my Internet Explorer
not responding then today when I tried to logon, it
kicked me right out. I'm just not sure about the recovery
console. I have a compaq computer - it came with
a "system recovery" CDs. Is this the same console?

Help! Harry

-----Original Message------
Hi Dan,

Run a spyware cleaner lately? The userinit value may-
have been corrupted by-
the removal of blazefind. It adds wsaupdater.exe to the-
logon value in the-
system registry, sometimes appending it, sometimes-
replacing it. Running-
Adaware or other cleaners detects and removes-
wsaupdater.exe, but doesn't-
correct the registry damage. If this is the case, then-
you may need to load-
the registry hive from another installation and change-
it. This is the key:-

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows-
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon-

Userinit string value should be:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

On the damaged installations it's one of these:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wsaupdater.exe,
C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\WINDOWS\system32-
\wsaupdater.exe,-

Another "quickie" method of resolution is to load the-
Recovery Console (see-
below), copy userinit.exe as wsaupdater.exe from the-
command prompt, then-
restart normally. Once in, go and change the registry-
value back to what-
it's supposed to be and delete the copied file. To do-
this, use these-
commands:

C:\Windows
C:\Windowscopy C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wsaupdater.exe

Then you can exit once completed.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows-
XP [Q307654]-
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

This can also be done by using the 6 disk boot floppy-
set mentioned in the-
above article, as it loads enough of the Recovery-
Console so that you can-
copy the file. This is particularly useful if you have-
an OEM installation-
that includes only a Restore CD, or no disk at all.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Dan" (e-mail address removed) wrote in-
message-
When I boot up my computer everything seems to load--
fine--
up to the point that you get the screen allowing you to
choose which user to log into. When you select a user--
it--
appears to start to log on to the user but then
immediately logs back off so your back where you
started. I've also been noticing extremely slow
performance of the machine. Suggestions?-


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Ok now I really am pulling my hair out!!!!!

I've deffinately done the copy correctly. The wsaupdater.exe file i
clearly visible in the system32 folder but I still cannot log on at th
welcome screen. Is it possible that the problems that I have are jus
coincidence or am I on the right track.

Please help!!!!!!!

Thanks
Dave



What command line are you using? Try:

copy %systemroot%\system32\userinit.ex
%systemroot%\system32\wsaupdater.exe

Notee there should be a space after "copy" and after "userinit.exe"

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"kopdave" (e-mail address removed) wrote in message

Rick

I've had the same problem now for over a week and so was extremely
relieved to find a fix for the problem!

I've done the copy thing through the recovery console, which seeme
to
work fine, but I'm still getting the log on problem and so can't ge
at
the registry to make the necessary changes.

Is it possible that I'm doing something wrong with the copy command?

Here's hoping you can help

Thanks

Dave.


Harry Wrote:-
Rick,
Looks like I have the same problem. After I ran the
Adaware last night - it started with my Internet Explorer
not responding then today when I tried to logon, it
kicked me right out. I'm just not sure about the recovery
console. I have a compaq computer - it came with
a "system recovery" CDs. Is this the same console?

Help! Harry

-----Original Message------
Hi Dan,

Run a spyware cleaner lately? The userinit value may-
have been corrupted by-
the removal of blazefind. It adds wsaupdater.exe to the-
logon value in the-
system registry, sometimes appending it, sometimes-
replacing it. Running-
Adaware or other cleaners detects and removes-
wsaupdater.exe, but doesn't-
correct the registry damage. If this is the case, then-
you may need to load-
the registry hive from another installation and change-
it. This is the key:-

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows-
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon-

Userinit string value should be:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

On the damaged installations it's one of these:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wsaupdater.exe,
C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\WINDOWS\system32-
\wsaupdater.exe,-

Another "quickie" method of resolution is to load the-
Recovery Console (see-
below), copy userinit.exe as wsaupdater.exe from the-
command prompt, then-
restart normally. Once in, go and change the registry-
value back to what-
it's supposed to be and delete the copied file. To do-
this, use these-
commands:

C:\Windows
C:\Windowscopy C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wsaupdater.exe

Then you can exit once completed.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows-
XP [Q307654]-
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

This can also be done by using the 6 disk boot floppy-
set mentioned in the-
above article, as it loads enough of the Recovery-
Console so that you can-
copy the file. This is particularly useful if you have-
an OEM installation-
that includes only a Restore CD, or no disk at all.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Dan" (e-mail address removed) wrote in-
message-
When I boot up my computer everything seems to load--
fine--
up to the point that you get the screen allowing you to
choose which user to log into. When you select a user--
it--
appears to start to log on to the user but then
immediately logs back off so your back where you
started. I've also been noticing extremely slow
performance of the machine. Suggestions?-


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Hi,

If the file is present and you still cannot logon, then it is not the same
problem. You will need to approach this differently. Have you ever used
remote registry (from another networked machine) or something like BartPE?
We will need to look at the affected registry key. Some other possibilities
include a corrupt userinit file or a corrupt registry. I am assuming this
affects all accounts and happens in Safe mode as well?

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

kopdave said:
Ok now I really am pulling my hair out!!!!!

I've deffinately done the copy correctly. The wsaupdater.exe file is
clearly visible in the system32 folder but I still cannot log on at the
welcome screen. Is it possible that the problems that I have are just
coincidence or am I on the right track.

Please help!!!!!!!

Thanks
Dave



What command line are you using? Try:

copy %systemroot%\system32\userinit.exe
%systemroot%\system32\wsaupdater.exe

Notee there should be a space after "copy" and after "userinit.exe"

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"kopdave" (e-mail address removed) wrote in message

Rick

I've had the same problem now for over a week and so was extremely
relieved to find a fix for the problem!

I've done the copy thing through the recovery console, which seemed
to
work fine, but I'm still getting the log on problem and so can't get
at
the registry to make the necessary changes.

Is it possible that I'm doing something wrong with the copy command?

Here's hoping you can help

Thanks

Dave.


Harry Wrote:-
Rick,
Looks like I have the same problem. After I ran the
Adaware last night - it started with my Internet Explorer
not responding then today when I tried to logon, it
kicked me right out. I'm just not sure about the recovery
console. I have a compaq computer - it came with
a "system recovery" CDs. Is this the same console?

Help! Harry

-----Original Message------
Hi Dan,

Run a spyware cleaner lately? The userinit value may-
have been corrupted by-
the removal of blazefind. It adds wsaupdater.exe to the-
logon value in the-
system registry, sometimes appending it, sometimes-
replacing it. Running-
Adaware or other cleaners detects and removes-
wsaupdater.exe, but doesn't-
correct the registry damage. If this is the case, then-
you may need to load-
the registry hive from another installation and change-
it. This is the key:-

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows-
NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon-

Userinit string value should be:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,

On the damaged installations it's one of these:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wsaupdater.exe,
C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\WINDOWS\system32-
\wsaupdater.exe,-

Another "quickie" method of resolution is to load the-
Recovery Console (see-
below), copy userinit.exe as wsaupdater.exe from the-
command prompt, then-
restart normally. Once in, go and change the registry-
value back to what-
it's supposed to be and delete the copied file. To do-
this, use these-
commands:

C:\Windows
C:\Windowscopy C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe
C:\Windows\system32\wsaupdater.exe

Then you can exit once completed.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows-
XP [Q307654]-
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

This can also be done by using the 6 disk boot floppy-
set mentioned in the-
above article, as it loads enough of the Recovery-
Console so that you can-
copy the file. This is particularly useful if you have-
an OEM installation-
that includes only a Restore CD, or no disk at all.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Dan" (e-mail address removed) wrote in-
message-
When I boot up my computer everything seems to load--
fine--
up to the point that you get the screen allowing you to
choose which user to log into. When you select a user--
it--
appears to start to log on to the user but then
immediately logs back off so your back where you
started. I've also been noticing extremely slow
performance of the machine. Suggestions?-


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