Logon problems.

[Dom]

Hi again everyone, I'm back with another problem

This one has baffled me. Just before I go through the problem, I want to say I don't have an external drive for backups/system images, nor can I afford one, the only backup I have on the laptop HD is way back, just after a clean install, which is useless.

Now, this has only started when I was on holiday, a few days back. After a shut down for the night, I booted up the laptop. As normal, I typed in my password (I know I have typed it up right, which will become clear later) and pressed enter. Also, as normal, the screen flashed, has the 'Welcome' word loading, flashed again then came straight back to the logon screen, without any password entered. So the first thing I thought of, was to boot up in safe mode, remove the password from my account, then restarting. I noticed, the problem did not reoccur in any of the Safe Mode options. When restarting though, the same problem occurs. I booted in Safe mode yet again to try the SFC command. It had found errors, said they were repaired, so I restarted. The problem is still there. Next command, chkdsk. Still not working. before the problem, I had not changed any settings in Windows, programs or the registry at all. Right now I am in Safe mode with networking.

Now am back home with an internet connection (Can't live without one ), I am hoping I can get help from you guys.

Thanks,

Dom.

 

[richc46]

Hi Dom

I really hope that I can help after all the help that you have given. Sounds like a system restore from a week before the problem would do the trick.

If that does not work, try a clean boot, to find the source of the problem
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

If one of the suggestions work just to be on the safe side download malwebytes and run a scan and the seme for the anti virus.

Truly wishing you luck

 

[Dom]

Hi Dom

I really hope that I can help after all the help that you have given. Sounds like a system restore from a week before the problem would do the trick.

If that does not work, try a clean boot, to find the source of the problem
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

If one of the suggestions work just to be on the safe side download malwebytes and run a scan and the seme for the anti virus.

Truly wishing you luck

Hi Rich,
Thank you for the compliment And also for the help. The clean boot does nothing to help I'm afraid. As stated in the OP, I only have a system restore point after a clean install (I would lose all the latest graphic work, and programs). I am currently downloading malwarebytes. I will also run a scan with MSE. Again, thanks for the help.

 

[Lemur]

Hi Dom

I really hope that I can help after all the help that you have given. Sounds like a system restore from a week before the problem would do the trick.

If that does not work, try a clean boot, to find the source of the problem
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

If one of the suggestions work just to be on the safe side download malwebytes and run a scan and the seme for the anti virus.

Truly wishing you luck

Hi Rich,
Thank you for the compliment And also for the help. The clean boot does nothing to help I'm afraid. As stated in the OP, I only have a system restore point after a clean install (I would lose all the latest graphic work, and programs). I am currently downloading malwarebytes. I will also run a scan with MSE. Again, thanks for the help.

I don't think you would lose your graphic work, but would lose your programs.

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

Hello Dom,

That is true. I have seen similar problem actually. It happen when i tried to patch the dlls to Enable the custom themes also tried to install the software to avoid patching at the same time. Finally i went to Safe Mode and uninstalled the software. If you not sure what changes you made it's best to do a System restore.

Good Luck,
Captain

 

[Dom]

Hi Dom

I really hope that I can help after all the help that you have given. Sounds like a system restore from a week before the problem would do the trick.

If that does not work, try a clean boot, to find the source of the problem
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

If one of the suggestions work just to be on the safe side download malwebytes and run a scan and the seme for the anti virus.

Truly wishing you luck

Hi Rich,
Thank you for the compliment And also for the help. The clean boot does nothing to help I'm afraid. As stated in the OP, I only have a system restore point after a clean install (I would lose all the latest graphic work, and programs). I am currently downloading malwarebytes. I will also run a scan with MSE. Again, thanks for the help.

I don't think you would lose your graphic work, but would lose your programs.

I'd lose the programs to open the graphics work

Hello Dom,

That is true. I have seen similar problem actually. It happen when i tried to patch the dlls to Enable the custom themes also tried to install the software to avoid patching at the same time. Finally i went to Safe Mode and uninstalled the software. If you not sure what changes you made it's best to do a System restore.

Good Luck,
Captain

Thanks for the help. Malwarebytes has just finished scanning, it has found 2 infections. Now waiting for MSE. I will update on the problem.

PS: Come to think of it, I recently bought and installed Windows Style Builder, and not every time, when I tried to test a theme, the Custom theme enabler would crash (comes up in a UAC prompt, then WSB gives an error).

 

[Dom]

Okay guys, very good news and bad news.

I'll start off with the bad news
Both MSE and MB found infections, removed them, then I restarted to complete the process. Still same problem.

Good news: In startup repair options, I've found I have an auto-made restore point just before I installed Windows Style Builder I didn't know it was there, but it is I'm going to move my theme files/pictures to a separate partition, and go ahead with the restore. I'll let you guys know how it goes

 

[richc46]

Hope it works
So many times I suggest malwarebytes and infections are found. Dom, after this problem, scan once a week with malwarebytes.

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

PS: Come to think of it, I recently bought and installed Windows Style Builder, and not every time, when I tried to test a theme, the Custom theme enabler would crash (comes up in a UAC prompt, then WSB gives an error).

That make sense. Try to uninstall the Custom theme enabler from Safe Mode and reboot in Normal Mode and see if that works.

 

[CarlTR6]

I'm glad to hear you got rid of the nasties.

 

[Dom]

PS: Come to think of it, I recently bought and installed Windows Style Builder, and not every time, when I tried to test a theme, the Custom theme enabler would crash (comes up in a UAC prompt, then WSB gives an error).

That make sense. Try to uninstall the Custom theme enabler from Safe Mode and reboot in Normal Mode and see if that works.

I am about to try the system restore as explained in post above yours
I'm just waiting for someone's reply before I go doing it, in case I do anything wrong

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

Okay guys, very good news and bad news.

I'll start off with the bad news
Both MSE and MB found infections, removed them, then I restarted to complete the process. Still same problem.

Good news: In startup repair options, I've found I have an auto-made restore point just before I installed Windows Style Builder I didn't know it was there, but it is I'm going to move my theme files/pictures to a separate partition, and go ahead with the restore. I'll let you guys know how it goes

Great ! First one is not a complete bad news because the infection is removed . System restore is good option please try that. Don't worry that should take care of the problem.

*Fingers Crossed*

 

[heaumanepunk]

avast! catches alot of stuff when u set it to the pre boot scan. Sadly for me it didnt remove the malware I had. So i had to do a system restore. Maybe im going to have to do a clean Instal and start fro scrsatch, good luck.

 

[Dom]

It worked!!!! Wooo!!!!



System restore worked perfectly!! And the installation files for WSB are back as well so I don't have to go getting them from a friend !!

Everyone, thank you so much for the help, this is why I love the forum!!

Again, thank you so much!!


Hmm, the viruses will still be there though! Just gonna sort that out

 

[richc46]

So glad that the advice helped. I really feel so good that we could help you buddy.

 

[Capt.Jack Sparrow]

I'm Glad everything has sorted out. If you want to figure the Virus problem post it under Security Jacee or Corrine would replay.

Have a good one,
Captain

 

[richc46]

Usually MB takes care of most infections when they are found. Did you quarrantine?

 

[heaumanepunk]

It worked for me also, but i did scan with forefront in safemode after the sys restore and it picked up a couple viruses. No more blue screen for me!A safemode scan would be recommended just in case. This forums is very lovable

Keep it clean

 

[CarlTR6]

It worked!!!! Wooo!!!!



System restore worked perfectly!! And the installation files for WSB are back as well so I don't have to go getting them from a friend !!

Everyone, thank you so much for the help, this is why I love the forum!!

Again, thank you so much!!


Hmm, the viruses will still be there though! Just gonna sort that out

Great news, Dom!! Take the Captain's advice and post in the Security section. Those two ladies know their stuff.

 

[CarlTR6]

It worked for me also, but i did scan with forefront in safemode after the sys restore and it picked up a couple viruses. No more blue screen for me!A safemode scan would be recommended just in case. This forums is very lovable

Keep it clean

Glad to hear you got it sorted!