endless loop at login screen


  1. garbanzo
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    endless loop at login screen


    my work machine started acting up yesterday. even though i have it set to log in automatically, the log in screen started appearing suddenly when i boot. the only option is my regular account.

    when i click it, the monitor (old crt) clicks off and on, like it's changing resolution. it goes blank for a second, then the login screen comes back up.

    it takes some messing about, restarting, and lots of clicking, but eventually it logs in and i can work.

    any thoughts? i'm baffled. and i'd rather not spend half the day reinstalling everything...
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  3. Captain Zero
    Posts : 990
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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    Bad drive? May sound strange but I wouldn't be surprised.
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  4. denverjomo
    Posts : 5
    Windows 7
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    Maybe a video driver problem?
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