I've screwed up my xp ... can someone help?

February 1, 2003 10:42 PM from

Okay, I accidentally deleted my boot.ini and bootbak.bat and other boots files like that. I was deleting all my boot and logon randomizer program. now everytime i try to switch user it asks for the user and pass like it would in a networked win 98 or 2000 not the usual nice lookin xp style user and pass logins.

The program i used was LogonUi Boot Randomizer found at ......... http://members.rogers.com/userxp/indexlbr.htm

how can i reset my logon settings to its very original ...setting ?

thanks
newbage

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Reply #1 February 1, 2003 10:54 PM from

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Reformat .... reload XP, cease fiddling with that Logon prog.

Reply #2 February 1, 2003 11:04 PM from

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deleting boot.ini is a very serious blunder....
I'd say you got to start from scratch.
Unless one of our more savvy programmers can help you re-create it.

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Reply #3 February 1, 2003 11:06 PM from

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Might try ststem restore

Reply #4 February 1, 2003 11:07 PM from

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I'm not sure if this will work or not, but in this case it might be worth a try. Download and install Logonstudio https://www.stardock.com/products/logonstudio/download.html then selectct restore XP defaults. The button is on the bottom left of center. It might work for you and save you a re-install of XP. Like I said it may or may not work.

Chris

Reply #5 February 1, 2003 11:07 PM from

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How about looking in your recycle bin first. If the files you deleted are there, restore them. Or you could also try using system restore. If all else fails reformat and re-load as wombat_1 suggests

Reply #6 February 1, 2003 11:08 PM from

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Grrrrr "Selectct" = "Select"

Reply #7 February 1, 2003 11:09 PM from

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System restore

Reply #8 February 1, 2003 11:10 PM from

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It's possible that System Restore might work in this case....

Reply #9 February 1, 2003 11:11 PM from

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Use the newest restore point to where you actually deleted the files....

Reply #10 February 1, 2003 11:12 PM from

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Times like this 'Go Back' is a 'Good Thing', but maybe sysrestore might work.

Reply #11 February 1, 2003 11:12 PM from

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Install safe mode while your at it Help and support will tell you How to do it
any future blunders can be fixed with safe mode I think. I should Know I've made some big blunders myself.

Reply #12 February 1, 2003 11:14 PM from

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system Restore then install safe mode if you don't Have it allready

Reply #13 February 1, 2003 11:18 PM from

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and how do i system restore ?
grade a newb

Reply #14 February 1, 2003 11:19 PM from

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I remember the time my computer was crashing at start up due to a blunder.
Task manager hit Ctrl alt delete buttons at the same time Saved my azz

Reply #15 February 1, 2003 11:21 PM from

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I'll explane restore give me a minut to right it

Reply #16 February 1, 2003 11:23 PM from

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Click on Start, All programs, Accessories, System tools, System restore...

Reply #17 February 1, 2003 11:23 PM from

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phew
i fixed thanks to all of you . if i'm able to pay all of you i would

thanks very plenty

Reply #18 February 1, 2003 11:24 PM from

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pick the newest restore point just before you deleted the files...

Reply #19 February 1, 2003 11:25 PM from

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Program menu, accessories, system tools ,system restore.
you can restore back to a date before problem .as long as system restore has been on .
It can be turned off I don't recomend it.

Reply #20 February 1, 2003 11:28 PM from

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JamMeister33 wins the fast tiping contest

Reply #21 February 1, 2003 11:33 PM from

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Iben, you tried hard brother....

Reply #22 February 1, 2003 11:34 PM from

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Reply #23 February 1, 2003 11:55 PM from

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Yagbols...reboot XP...

keep hitting the F8 key...

This will bring you into the Safe-mode

All kinds of options there for you. Take your pick...at this point it can't be too bad.

Reply #24 February 2, 2003 6:35 AM from

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actually. looking at your origional post again....

Load Windows XP and once the task bar is loaded, click start, Control Panel, User Accounts

the on the right side in the darker blue click on "Change the way users log on or off"

then on the next page check the box that says "Use Welcome Screen"

you have it set now to default to the older system login....

Reply #25 February 2, 2003 8:28 PM from

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cool

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