Can Not Log In Now To Load Desktop

[av8r]

I just purchased a new laptop with Windows 7 64-bit.

Everything was going fine until today.

Powered on laptop.
Windows got to my log in screen in the boot process.
Log in screen shows my correct user name.
I enter my password and get an error message that I have an incorrect user name or password.
So now, I am effectively locked out of using my new laptop.

Please, please help.

 

[richc46]

Try in safe mode
Hit f8 during boot.

 

[av8r]

Thanks for the quick reply.

I just tried hitting F8 during boot. Nothing different happened. The login screen showed up and still will not take the password.

I am familiar with hitting the trusty F12 in Windows XP during boot to get in the back door, but Windows 7 does not seem to present the same opportunity when it is booting up.

Still locked out.

 

[richc46]

As soon as boot starts, quickly and rapidly, many times, hit f8. That part will work.

 

[Brink]

Hello Av8r, and welcome to Seven Forums.

If all else fails, you can use METHOD THREE in the tutorial below to reset your password and gain access again.

Reset User Account Password - Vista Forums

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[av8r]

The quickly and rapidly advice worked.
I got into safe mode.
I removed the login password requirement from the profile.
Restarted the laptop.
It did not ask for a password this time, but at the same Windows 7 start up screen, I get this message:
"The User Profile Service service failed the logon. User profile cannot be loaded."
I have an OK button under that message.
When I press that OK button, it just logs out and loops me back to the same screen.
Can't get past that screen.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello av8r, welcome to Seven Forums!



Have a look at the tutorial at the link below to see if you can do a system restore to a point before the password issue started; be sure to post back to keep us informed.


How to Do a System Restore in Windows 7

 

[richc46]

If you are able to get to boot, this should work

The User Profile Service failed the logon. User profile cannot be loaded. - Vista Forums

For Seven and Vista.

 

[av8r]

I just tried the System Restore from the safe mode.
It seems to be working now.
I think I dodged a bullet on that one.
Thanks for all of the quick replies and assistance everyone!!!!!!!

 

[richc46]

Read what I said about a second account.

Have a second Adm account that is used just for emergencies like this.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello again.



Glad you've forund a solution; thanks for the update; now create a new restore point to be on the safe side for use later.


How to Create a System Restore Point in Windows 7

 

[av8r]

Great advice on a 2nd admin account and create a new restore point.
Will do.
Thanks Again!!!

 

[richc46]

You are very welcome. And thanks for acknowledging our ideas.

 

[av8r]

Great advice on a 2nd admin account and create a new restore point.
Will do.
Thanks Again!!!

I just did both while it was fresh.
Feels better to have a Plan B before the next occurance.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Have a look at the tutorial at the link below.


How to Automatically Create A System Restore Point

 

[richc46]

Let me tell you what I do.

Right now make a system image and put it away.

Make another system image every month or so.

Problems? Restore with system image.

Cant use the curren one torestore, it has a virus, maybe?

Hey you have the one that you made, today and forgot about.

 

[av8r]

Have a look at the tutorial at the link below.


How to Automatically Create A System Restore Point

Very Cool! Thanks.

 

[richc46]

Let me tell you what I do.

Right now make a system image and put it away.

Make another system image every month or so.

Problems? Restore with system image.

Cant use the curren one torestore, it has a virus, maybe?

Hey you have the one that you made, today and forgot about.

Don't overlook this for full protection

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/663-backup-complete-computer-create-image-backup.html

 

[av8r]

Let me tell you what I do.

Right now make a system image and put it away.

Make another system image every month or so.

Problems? Restore with system image.

Cant use the curren one torestore, it has a virus, maybe?

Hey you have the one that you made, today and forgot about.

Don't overlook this for full protection

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/663-backup-complete-computer-create-image-backup.html

Geez, you guys are a great resource to save us from ourselves. Thanks.

 

[richc46]

Dont thank us, thank yourself for picking the best windows 7 help on the net.

Be sure to tell your friends about our service.

We also have a Vista web site.
http://www.vistax64.com/