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waqar
Edit these values and type the correct path of shell :
Shell = explorer.exe
Userinit=X:\windows\system32\userinit.exe
NOTE: These files may also be deleted by spywares. You may need to extract them using Windows CD.
Steps for rectifying this problem:
Log on to a networked computer.
Run Regedit.exe
Point your cursor to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Select File > Connect Remote Registry
Type computer name (infected computer)
Navigate to the following location in registry of destination or infected computer
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Edit these two values in right pane:
Shell
Userinit
Change these two values to
Shell=explorer.exe
Userinit = x:\windows\system32\userinit.exe
Exit from Registry
Restart Infected computer.
You should be able to log on to computer.
if it not work then go to back steps and just copy orwrite the file userinit.exe
workded successfully tested 100 percent gauranted
WAQAR GILGITI
Shell = explorer.exe
Userinit=X:\windows\system32\userinit.exe
NOTE: These files may also be deleted by spywares. You may need to extract them using Windows CD.
Steps for rectifying this problem:
Log on to a networked computer.
Run Regedit.exe
Point your cursor to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Select File > Connect Remote Registry
Type computer name (infected computer)
Navigate to the following location in registry of destination or infected computer
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Edit these two values in right pane:
Shell
Userinit
Change these two values to
Shell=explorer.exe
Userinit = x:\windows\system32\userinit.exe
Exit from Registry
Restart Infected computer.
You should be able to log on to computer.
if it not work then go to back steps and just copy orwrite the file userinit.exe
workded successfully tested 100 percent gauranted
WAQAR GILGITI
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Hi There
You can try one of two things to start with.
Try booting into safe mode
On starting your pc hold down the F8 key you should be taken to a menu to boot in safe mode.
When you get to the logon screen select the Administrator account.
If you cant do that take you Hard drive out and put it in your mates pc or another pc if you have one and transfer the files that way.
These will only work If your hard drive is not faulty.
Let me know how you get on
Regards Tony B.
You can try one of two things to start with.
Try booting into safe mode
On starting your pc hold down the F8 key you should be taken to a menu to boot in safe mode.
When you get to the logon screen select the Administrator account.
If you cant do that take you Hard drive out and put it in your mates pc or another pc if you have one and transfer the files that way.
These will only work If your hard drive is not faulty.
Let me know how you get on
Regards Tony B.
lsi
this one worked for me:
1. login to XP recovery console (after booting off XP CD)
2. from the c:\windows> prompt, type:
expand d:\i386\userinit.ex_ system32
Change d: to the drive letter of your CD-ROM.
Note that you must be in the c:\windows directory to type this command (this is the default directory in the Recovery Console)
The second parameter on the expand commandline tells it to write the expanded file into the system32 directory. (type expand /? for more info on the expand utility)
Cheers chaps! ;)
1. login to XP recovery console (after booting off XP CD)
2. from the c:\windows> prompt, type:
expand d:\i386\userinit.ex_ system32
Change d: to the drive letter of your CD-ROM.
Note that you must be in the c:\windows directory to type this command (this is the default directory in the Recovery Console)
The second parameter on the expand commandline tells it to write the expanded file into the system32 directory. (type expand /? for more info on the expand utility)
Cheers chaps! ;)
lsi-92
Current malware seems to trash userinit's registry key as well as the file, userinit.exe. To fix:
http://www.cyberdelix.net/adminz/4bf060b5_20877_6cbe6d63.html
http://www.cyberdelix.net/adminz/4bf060b5_20877_6cbe6d63.html
Chiran
Hey ALL
I found the Solution of the problem.
When I lost my Userinit.exe file it may cause automatic logoff when we try to log on with any user.
Don`t try enything else.
Just bring a windows xp Bootable Cd Then Boot form that Disk
And Follow these Steps.
Start Recovery Console ( Press R in the First Screen)\
Choose your windows 1/2/3 or Other
provide password
Command Prompt will appears
type
copy g:\I386\USERINIT.EX_ C:\WINDOWS\system32\USERINIT.EXE
(G is the CD Rom Drive Replace it with your CD Rome Drive alphabet)
if 1 files coppied massege appears
You have done all well
type exit : The system will rebooted
You have done well Enjoy
I found the Solution of the problem.
When I lost my Userinit.exe file it may cause automatic logoff when we try to log on with any user.
Don`t try enything else.
Just bring a windows xp Bootable Cd Then Boot form that Disk
And Follow these Steps.
Start Recovery Console ( Press R in the First Screen)\
Choose your windows 1/2/3 or Other
provide password
Command Prompt will appears
type
copy g:\I386\USERINIT.EX_ C:\WINDOWS\system32\USERINIT.EXE
(G is the CD Rom Drive Replace it with your CD Rome Drive alphabet)
if 1 files coppied massege appears
You have done all well
type exit : The system will rebooted
You have done well Enjoy
BokiSergy
THIS SOLUTION WORKS 100%
Let me explain what happen with ur computer (why u cant login into ur windows account).
1) u got a virus
2) it copied itslef, or it made a copy simmilar name to itself into ur WINDOWS/system32
3) it cahnged the registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ WindowsNT \ CurrentVersion \ Winlogon, and instead "Userinit.exe", it wrote its name
So, heres an example:
1) u got a virus, for an example, "winupdate86.exe"
2) it made a copy inside system32 as "winlogon86.exe"
3) changed registry key, and in entry putted "winlogon86.exe"
So, ur computer actualy loged on via virus, all time until ur antivirus deleted it (after that u couldnt be able to login). After ur antivurs detected and removed the virus( both "winupdate86.exe" and "winlogon86.exe") ur windows continues to look for "winlogon86.exe", couse it is on current place in registry,and its all it knowsto look for, when it try to login.
So, to solve the problem u need to (SOLUTION!!!)
1) only way to recover ur login is to find a copy of "userinit.exe" file (from XP DVD, from another computer...)
2) rename it to be as name of virus u had (u maybe dont know it, couse ur antivirus deleted it, but if u know u llbe able to fix ur login). So, sopy of "userinit.exe" rename to "winlogon86.exe"
3) put new renamed copy into ur system32 (Ofc, u dont have windows on ur computer, couse u cant login, but ucan plug off hard disk and plugin it to another computer. Other solution is if u can make bottable USB or Floppy disk DOS, and use simple copy function. 3th solution is if u have another operative system on ur computer, and manage coping there)
4) login ur windows normaly (now after u tricked ur regystry key, it still looks for same entry when it login, which was name of virus. But trick is u made a copy of real userinit.exe, and renamed to trick registry)
5) find via regedit HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ WindowsNT \ , and instead name of virus, put "userinit.exe"
Thats all, ofc if u still have virus would be great if u write its name before ur Antivirus delete.. If u still know it, just do steps. If u dont know actual name of virus u can do steps, but not gonna help u. Couse u need to know whats written in entry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ WindowsNT \ . I found alctual name of my antivirus in way I go to search files inside my WINDOWS folder. And after it finished, I sorted all files with Modified Date, and Created Date... I found all files of virus in my system32... Deleted them and I had this problem... but after I saw all u people worte here I knew how to fix. Ofc I was lucky cuz I before deleting them, made a carantine. So I knew names. And with another comuter fixed.
Hope I gonna help
Let me explain what happen with ur computer (why u cant login into ur windows account).
1) u got a virus
2) it copied itslef, or it made a copy simmilar name to itself into ur WINDOWS/system32
3) it cahnged the registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ WindowsNT \ CurrentVersion \ Winlogon, and instead "Userinit.exe", it wrote its name
So, heres an example:
1) u got a virus, for an example, "winupdate86.exe"
2) it made a copy inside system32 as "winlogon86.exe"
3) changed registry key, and in entry putted "winlogon86.exe"
So, ur computer actualy loged on via virus, all time until ur antivirus deleted it (after that u couldnt be able to login). After ur antivurs detected and removed the virus( both "winupdate86.exe" and "winlogon86.exe") ur windows continues to look for "winlogon86.exe", couse it is on current place in registry,and its all it knowsto look for, when it try to login.
So, to solve the problem u need to (SOLUTION!!!)
1) only way to recover ur login is to find a copy of "userinit.exe" file (from XP DVD, from another computer...)
2) rename it to be as name of virus u had (u maybe dont know it, couse ur antivirus deleted it, but if u know u llbe able to fix ur login). So, sopy of "userinit.exe" rename to "winlogon86.exe"
3) put new renamed copy into ur system32 (Ofc, u dont have windows on ur computer, couse u cant login, but ucan plug off hard disk and plugin it to another computer. Other solution is if u can make bottable USB or Floppy disk DOS, and use simple copy function. 3th solution is if u have another operative system on ur computer, and manage coping there)
4) login ur windows normaly (now after u tricked ur regystry key, it still looks for same entry when it login, which was name of virus. But trick is u made a copy of real userinit.exe, and renamed to trick registry)
5) find via regedit HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ WindowsNT \ , and instead name of virus, put "userinit.exe"
Thats all, ofc if u still have virus would be great if u write its name before ur Antivirus delete.. If u still know it, just do steps. If u dont know actual name of virus u can do steps, but not gonna help u. Couse u need to know whats written in entry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ WindowsNT \ . I found alctual name of my antivirus in way I go to search files inside my WINDOWS folder. And after it finished, I sorted all files with Modified Date, and Created Date... I found all files of virus in my system32... Deleted them and I had this problem... but after I saw all u people worte here I knew how to fix. Ofc I was lucky cuz I before deleting them, made a carantine. So I knew names. And with another comuter fixed.
Hope I gonna help
Blakey
@BokiSergy ....Your post is SPOT ON. Thank you!!!!
Yes, I did delete a bunch of viruses right before this happened to me. Only problem now is my virus was the deadly, ignorantly evil Win32 Virut. Soooo I'm going to cry now.
Reformatting is never an option, it's failure!
Fight Virut and put your results on YouTube.com so everyone can learn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, I did delete a bunch of viruses right before this happened to me. Only problem now is my virus was the deadly, ignorantly evil Win32 Virut. Soooo I'm going to cry now.
Reformatting is never an option, it's failure!
Fight Virut and put your results on YouTube.com so everyone can learn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ICEM3N
Manual steps to recover a corrupted registry that prevents Windows XP from starting
The procedure that this article describes uses Recovery Console and System Restore. This article also lists all the required steps in specific order to make sure that the process is fully completed. When you finish this procedure, the system returns to a state very close to the state before the problem occurred. If you have ever run NTBackup and completed a system state backup, you do not have to follow the procedures in parts two and three. You can go to part four.
Part one
In part one, you start the Recovery Console, create a temporary folder, back up the existing registry files to a new location, delete the registry files at their existing location, and then copy the registry files from the repair folder to the System32\Config folder. When you have finished this procedure, a registry is created that you can use to start Windows XP. This registry was created and saved during the initial setup of Windows XP. Therefore any changes and settings that occurred after the Setup program was finished are lost.
To complete part one, follow these steps:
1. Insert the Windows XP startup disk into the floppy disk drive, or insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then restart the computer.
Click to select any options that are required to start the computer from the CD-ROM drive if you are prompted to do so.
2. When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.
3. If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot computer, select the installation that you want to access from the Recovery Console.
4. When you are prompted to do so, type the Administrator password. If the administrator password is blank, just press ENTER.
5. At the Recovery Console command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after you type each line:
md tmp
copy c:\windows\system32\config\system c:\windows\tmp\system.bak
copy c:\windows\system32\config\software c:\windows\tmp\software.bak
copy c:\windows\system32\config\sam c:\windows\tmp\sam.bak
copy c:\windows\system32\config\security c:\windows\tmp\security.bak
copy c:\windows\system32\config\default c:\windows\tmp\default.bak
delete c:\windows\system32\config\system
delete c:\windows\system32\config\software
delete c:\windows\system32\config\sam
delete c:\windows\system32\config\security
delete c:\windows\system32\config\default
copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config\system
copy c:\windows\repair\software c:\windows\system32\config\software
copy c:\windows\repair\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam
copy c:\windows\repair\security c:\windows\system32\config\security
copy c:\windows\repair\default c:\windows\system32\config\default
6. Type exit to quit Recovery Console. Your computer will restart.
Note This procedure assumes that Windows XP is installed to the C:\Windows folder. Make sure to change C:\Windows to the appropriate windows_folder if it is a different location.
This is the Best of the Best But with One Problem I am Not responsible For Lost Data if You Lose data Just Get a Recovery data Software For your Pictures and Music Files...
The procedure that this article describes uses Recovery Console and System Restore. This article also lists all the required steps in specific order to make sure that the process is fully completed. When you finish this procedure, the system returns to a state very close to the state before the problem occurred. If you have ever run NTBackup and completed a system state backup, you do not have to follow the procedures in parts two and three. You can go to part four.
Part one
In part one, you start the Recovery Console, create a temporary folder, back up the existing registry files to a new location, delete the registry files at their existing location, and then copy the registry files from the repair folder to the System32\Config folder. When you have finished this procedure, a registry is created that you can use to start Windows XP. This registry was created and saved during the initial setup of Windows XP. Therefore any changes and settings that occurred after the Setup program was finished are lost.
To complete part one, follow these steps:
1. Insert the Windows XP startup disk into the floppy disk drive, or insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, and then restart the computer.
Click to select any options that are required to start the computer from the CD-ROM drive if you are prompted to do so.
2. When the "Welcome to Setup" screen appears, press R to start the Recovery Console.
3. If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot computer, select the installation that you want to access from the Recovery Console.
4. When you are prompted to do so, type the Administrator password. If the administrator password is blank, just press ENTER.
5. At the Recovery Console command prompt, type the following lines, pressing ENTER after you type each line:
md tmp
copy c:\windows\system32\config\system c:\windows\tmp\system.bak
copy c:\windows\system32\config\software c:\windows\tmp\software.bak
copy c:\windows\system32\config\sam c:\windows\tmp\sam.bak
copy c:\windows\system32\config\security c:\windows\tmp\security.bak
copy c:\windows\system32\config\default c:\windows\tmp\default.bak
delete c:\windows\system32\config\system
delete c:\windows\system32\config\software
delete c:\windows\system32\config\sam
delete c:\windows\system32\config\security
delete c:\windows\system32\config\default
copy c:\windows\repair\system c:\windows\system32\config\system
copy c:\windows\repair\software c:\windows\system32\config\software
copy c:\windows\repair\sam c:\windows\system32\config\sam
copy c:\windows\repair\security c:\windows\system32\config\security
copy c:\windows\repair\default c:\windows\system32\config\default
6. Type exit to quit Recovery Console. Your computer will restart.
Note This procedure assumes that Windows XP is installed to the C:\Windows folder. Make sure to change C:\Windows to the appropriate windows_folder if it is a different location.
This is the Best of the Best But with One Problem I am Not responsible For Lost Data if You Lose data Just Get a Recovery data Software For your Pictures and Music Files...
drwka
Hi ICEM3N,
I am tempted to try your solution, since it doesn't seem to involve the Bart PE CD (which I cannot burn, since we only have one PC, and we can't log on to it), but....you say there are four 'parts' to the procedure but there is only Part One listed, and this makes me think I'm going to get to the end of what you describe and find that there are more steps to follow.
Is what you have here the whole procedure? If not, any chance you've got the time and energy to write out the rest of the steps for us poor schlubs for whom the other solutions posted have not worked? (I've got the xp install cd, and can get into the recovery window, so that's not a problem).
And: is typing:
md tmp
part of the process? What does 'md tmp' do?
I am mostly a mac user trying to help my partner fix his pc, so I really need the step by step handholding, thanks for your patience!
I am tempted to try your solution, since it doesn't seem to involve the Bart PE CD (which I cannot burn, since we only have one PC, and we can't log on to it), but....you say there are four 'parts' to the procedure but there is only Part One listed, and this makes me think I'm going to get to the end of what you describe and find that there are more steps to follow.
Is what you have here the whole procedure? If not, any chance you've got the time and energy to write out the rest of the steps for us poor schlubs for whom the other solutions posted have not worked? (I've got the xp install cd, and can get into the recovery window, so that's not a problem).
And: is typing:
md tmp
part of the process? What does 'md tmp' do?
I am mostly a mac user trying to help my partner fix his pc, so I really need the step by step handholding, thanks for your patience!
Nathan
I have also the same problem... can you help somebody to solve this issues... I've tried in both modes Normal & Safe but no luck
Sandy
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feeling_good
So let me get this clear I download PE to a working computer, run it, then use my Windows disc for it to extract whatever files it needs then burn them to a disc. Then do I just put the disc in my "bad" computer, start it up and it will let me fix it by adding the strings discussed here? Do I just put it in or have to shut it down and put it in at start up? Will I still have all my original programs and files on my computey? Sorry to ask dumb questions when you all sound you know what you are doing and I am bumbling around like an idiot.
wdcarp
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bongo
THANKS TONS!!!! This worked perfectly.... Anyone with this problem needs to check this out... http://www.logicnest.com/archives/90
https://www.winhelponline.com/blog/create-bartpe-bootable-cd-using-pe-builder/
https://www.winhelponline.com/blog/create-bartpe-bootable-cd-using-pe-builder/
Anand
Hi,
My name is Anand.
I system was infected this problem. so please send me solution if you have.
i am really thank to you..
My name is Anand.
I system was infected this problem. so please send me solution if you have.
i am really thank to you..
vulpine
I had the same problem and you guys pointed me in the right direction.
I had neither of these files so I copied userinit.exe from another machine in my house to the laptop and that fixed it.
I had neither of these files so I copied userinit.exe from another machine in my house to the laptop and that fixed it.
BokiSergy
OK, I see many people still have this problem.. and some of them didnt have their own computer for Christmas/NewYear, spent vacations tring to find solution, whats sad...
I) Read this: https://ccm.net/forum/affich-22087-xp-auto-log-off?page=4#179
II) Try this
To solve the problem u need:
1) To know whats written in registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ WindowsNT \ CurrentVersion \ Winlogon
Should be written userini.exe, if isnt change it to be using some software which can change registry of instalaion of windows in another operative system other, computer, or from MSdos. Somehow, try to find one good program for changing registry from DOS... I dont know any, but u try.
2) make a copy of original userinit.exe in ur WINDOWS\system32
3) Login regulary, should works!
Or
II' ) If u know the name of virus which was deleted from antivirus:
1) Copy userinit.exe from other computer into ur WIDNOWS\system32
2) Rename it to be like name of virus u had (if ur virus was updaterServer.exe, rename userinit.exe to be updaterServer.exe. Why? Because its written in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ WindowsNT \ CurrentVersion \ Winlogon, and ur computer try to login on virus. But virus is deleted, and ur comp dont have with what to init a user. )
3) Login regulary, should works!
FAQ: How to copy file into system, or cahnge the registry when I cant login? Use any DOS, or plug hard disk to another computer...
Good luck;)
https://ccm.net/forum/affich-22087-xp-auto-log-off?page=4#179
I) Read this: https://ccm.net/forum/affich-22087-xp-auto-log-off?page=4#179
II) Try this
To solve the problem u need:
1) To know whats written in registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ WindowsNT \ CurrentVersion \ Winlogon
Should be written userini.exe, if isnt change it to be using some software which can change registry of instalaion of windows in another operative system other, computer, or from MSdos. Somehow, try to find one good program for changing registry from DOS... I dont know any, but u try.
2) make a copy of original userinit.exe in ur WINDOWS\system32
3) Login regulary, should works!
Or
II' ) If u know the name of virus which was deleted from antivirus:
1) Copy userinit.exe from other computer into ur WIDNOWS\system32
2) Rename it to be like name of virus u had (if ur virus was updaterServer.exe, rename userinit.exe to be updaterServer.exe. Why? Because its written in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ WindowsNT \ CurrentVersion \ Winlogon, and ur computer try to login on virus. But virus is deleted, and ur comp dont have with what to init a user. )
3) Login regulary, should works!
FAQ: How to copy file into system, or cahnge the registry when I cant login? Use any DOS, or plug hard disk to another computer...
Good luck;)
https://ccm.net/forum/affich-22087-xp-auto-log-off?page=4#179
Rans
Thank you so much for the information. This was a nasty virus/trojan. The following worked for me...
1) I was able to remove the hard drive and install it on a clean computer as a slave drive. I used Norton 360 to scan and rescan the drive until it was clean of virus.
2) I copied userinit.exe and winlogon.exe from the clean computer to the 2nd HD and replaced the existing files. And reinstalled the HD in the computer. Still had problems.
3) Created a BartPE recovery disk - best thing! Used BartPE to get access to the computer and used regedit to update the required information. (http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/
4) This link was extremely valuable on how to load and edit the registry once BartPE had worked, as loading registries is not easy. https://www.winhelponline.com/xp/peboot.htm
5) Added Shell and Winlogon information to Registry keys (as the antivirus had removed them altogether)
Under HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Shell=explorer.exe
Userinit = C:\windows\system32\userinit.exe,
(don't forget the , at the end)
System works now... Thank you all
1) I was able to remove the hard drive and install it on a clean computer as a slave drive. I used Norton 360 to scan and rescan the drive until it was clean of virus.
2) I copied userinit.exe and winlogon.exe from the clean computer to the 2nd HD and replaced the existing files. And reinstalled the HD in the computer. Still had problems.
3) Created a BartPE recovery disk - best thing! Used BartPE to get access to the computer and used regedit to update the required information. (http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/
4) This link was extremely valuable on how to load and edit the registry once BartPE had worked, as loading registries is not easy. https://www.winhelponline.com/xp/peboot.htm
5) Added Shell and Winlogon information to Registry keys (as the antivirus had removed them altogether)
Under HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Shell=explorer.exe
Userinit = C:\windows\system32\userinit.exe,
(don't forget the , at the end)
System works now... Thank you all
ball_licker
Here's an easy fix if you have the XP install disk.
Enter the Recovery Console
Boot the system using the Windows XP CD-ROM. In the first screen when the Setup begins, read the instructions press "R" (in the first screen) enter the Recovery Console. Type-in the built-in Administrator password to enter the Console. You'll see the prompt reading C:\Windows (Or any other drive-letter where you've installed XP)
Type the following command and press Enter.
CD SYSTEM32
(If that does not work, try CHDIR SYSTEM32)
COPY USERINIT.EXE WSAUPDATER.EXE
Quit Recovery Console by typing EXIT and restart Windows.
You'll be able to login successfully as you've created the wsaupdater.exe file (now, a copy of userinit.exe)
Now, change the USERINIT value in the registry and change it accordingly.
Click Start, Run and type REGEDIT. Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ WindowsNT \ CurrentVersion \ Winlogon
In the right-pane, change the value of Userinit to "C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,"
Type the above value exactly as given, including the comma - exclude the quotes. Also, change the path to userinit.exe appropriately if Windows is installed in a different drive.
Close Registry Editor and restart Windows. The Quick Launch settings should be retained now.
Enter the Recovery Console
Boot the system using the Windows XP CD-ROM. In the first screen when the Setup begins, read the instructions press "R" (in the first screen) enter the Recovery Console. Type-in the built-in Administrator password to enter the Console. You'll see the prompt reading C:\Windows (Or any other drive-letter where you've installed XP)
Type the following command and press Enter.
CD SYSTEM32
(If that does not work, try CHDIR SYSTEM32)
COPY USERINIT.EXE WSAUPDATER.EXE
Quit Recovery Console by typing EXIT and restart Windows.
You'll be able to login successfully as you've created the wsaupdater.exe file (now, a copy of userinit.exe)
Now, change the USERINIT value in the registry and change it accordingly.
Click Start, Run and type REGEDIT. Navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ WindowsNT \ CurrentVersion \ Winlogon
In the right-pane, change the value of Userinit to "C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,"
Type the above value exactly as given, including the comma - exclude the quotes. Also, change the path to userinit.exe appropriately if Windows is installed in a different drive.
Close Registry Editor and restart Windows. The Quick Launch settings should be retained now.
DancinFish
IveTriedEnter the Recovery Console
Boot the system using the Windows XP CD-ROM. In the first screen when the Setup begins, read the instructions press "R" (in the first screen) enter the Recovery Console. Type-in the built-in Administrator password to enter the Console. You'll see the prompt reading C:\Windows (Or any other drive-letter where you've installed XP)
Type the following command and press Enter.
CD SYSTEM32
(If that does not work, try CHDIR SYSTEM32)
COPY USERINIT.EXE WSAUPDATER.EXE
Quit Recovery Console by typing EXIT and restart Windows.
You'll be able to login successfully as you've created the wsaupdater.exe file (now, a copy of userinit.exe)
Now, change the USERINIT value in the registry and change it accordingly.
ive tried all the ones listed above actually not a single one worked anyone know anotherfix
Boot the system using the Windows XP CD-ROM. In the first screen when the Setup begins, read the instructions press "R" (in the first screen) enter the Recovery Console. Type-in the built-in Administrator password to enter the Console. You'll see the prompt reading C:\Windows (Or any other drive-letter where you've installed XP)
Type the following command and press Enter.
CD SYSTEM32
(If that does not work, try CHDIR SYSTEM32)
COPY USERINIT.EXE WSAUPDATER.EXE
Quit Recovery Console by typing EXIT and restart Windows.
You'll be able to login successfully as you've created the wsaupdater.exe file (now, a copy of userinit.exe)
Now, change the USERINIT value in the registry and change it accordingly.
ive tried all the ones listed above actually not a single one worked anyone know anotherfix
freak
hi,
hi to every one I have the same problem as what you have guys and it really pizz me off, I tried most of the procedures posted in this forum and it ends up on nothing..i tried to download PE builder and created a BARTPE, yes batrPE will boot on CD and you can edit registry but it is none sense, I tried to load a hive namely SOFTWARE and try to modify it, I restart my PC and it doesn't do anything or any progress. I also tried to repair it using windows xp but it doesn't do anything. Guys don't waste your on doing this procedure, the best thing to do is take out your hard drive connect it to other computer scan the hard drive, and back up your important files, then reformat you hard drive. For those who cannot remove their drive try to use BARTPE or ERD commander to back up your files.. ..
hi to every one I have the same problem as what you have guys and it really pizz me off, I tried most of the procedures posted in this forum and it ends up on nothing..i tried to download PE builder and created a BARTPE, yes batrPE will boot on CD and you can edit registry but it is none sense, I tried to load a hive namely SOFTWARE and try to modify it, I restart my PC and it doesn't do anything or any progress. I also tried to repair it using windows xp but it doesn't do anything. Guys don't waste your on doing this procedure, the best thing to do is take out your hard drive connect it to other computer scan the hard drive, and back up your important files, then reformat you hard drive. For those who cannot remove their drive try to use BARTPE or ERD commander to back up your files.. ..
max_Jhon
Thanks for all the help on this issue.
I have tried to fix if you have the XP install disk.
COPY USERINIT.EXE WSAUPDATER.EXE
but I get the error
The system cannot find the file specified.
thanks.,
I have tried to fix if you have the XP install disk.
COPY USERINIT.EXE WSAUPDATER.EXE
but I get the error
The system cannot find the file specified.
thanks.,
draven
heya's, my gf's comp has this same problem, cannot log in through safe mode iether
i understand that a virus or something has changes the "shell" and "userinit" files so that u cannot log in
we never had our comps networked and am unsure how to, so I connected her HD to my PC
but i'm not sure how to edit her
Shell
or Userinit
files.
i can edit my own though regedit.exe
so I know what to edit and i'm pretty sure I have to make them
Shell=explorer.exe
Userinit = x:\windows\system32\userinit.exe
i jus don't know how to do it to her HD
i have read about making a BartPE bootable CD, but then I have to use some windows xp disc that I cannot find. I would rather not do this, is there any other easier solution?
i understand that a virus or something has changes the "shell" and "userinit" files so that u cannot log in
we never had our comps networked and am unsure how to, so I connected her HD to my PC
but i'm not sure how to edit her
Shell
or Userinit
files.
i can edit my own though regedit.exe
so I know what to edit and i'm pretty sure I have to make them
Shell=explorer.exe
Userinit = x:\windows\system32\userinit.exe
i jus don't know how to do it to her HD
i have read about making a BartPE bootable CD, but then I have to use some windows xp disc that I cannot find. I would rather not do this, is there any other easier solution?
yk299
To do it on her PC,
A: Connect her PC and your PC to the same switch (or network)
B: Open Reged edit on YOUR PC
C: Right click File Connect Network Registry or right click computer and select connect network registry
D: Type in her PC name and then modify the registry settings you have stated above.
A: Connect her PC and your PC to the same switch (or network)
B: Open Reged edit on YOUR PC
C: Right click File Connect Network Registry or right click computer and select connect network registry
D: Type in her PC name and then modify the registry settings you have stated above.
Jetalley
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greg1a2b
Just to put in my 2 cents.
I had this issue and here is what I did with just a Windows XP CD
1. Boot to recovery console
2. Go to C:\Windows\System32\Config
3. In this folder I found a file named Software.iobit
4. I renamed Software to Software.bak and renamed Software.iobit to Software
5. Rebooted computer and was able to log in fine
6. Ran Regedit, clicked on HKLM, then click File, Load Hive, browse to C:\Windows\System32\Config and select Software.bak. When asked, name it anything (I used banana) This will be the Software portion of HKLM
7. Went to \Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon and the key for Userinit was C:\Windows\System32\Winlogon32.exe
8. I then Changed this to C:\Windows\System32\Userinit.exe
9. Rebooted back to Windows XP CD recovery console
10. Went back to C:\Windows\System32\Config and renamed Software to Software.bak2 and renamed Software.bak to Software
11. Rebooted back to Windows normally and everything was fine, except for the Security Essentials 2010 Malware running, which I removed also.
Hope this helps some of you.
JETalley
I had this issue and here is what I did with just a Windows XP CD
1. Boot to recovery console
2. Go to C:\Windows\System32\Config
3. In this folder I found a file named Software.iobit
4. I renamed Software to Software.bak and renamed Software.iobit to Software
5. Rebooted computer and was able to log in fine
6. Ran Regedit, clicked on HKLM, then click File, Load Hive, browse to C:\Windows\System32\Config and select Software.bak. When asked, name it anything (I used banana) This will be the Software portion of HKLM
7. Went to \Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon and the key for Userinit was C:\Windows\System32\Winlogon32.exe
8. I then Changed this to C:\Windows\System32\Userinit.exe
9. Rebooted back to Windows XP CD recovery console
10. Went back to C:\Windows\System32\Config and renamed Software to Software.bak2 and renamed Software.bak to Software
11. Rebooted back to Windows normally and everything was fine, except for the Security Essentials 2010 Malware running, which I removed also.
Hope this helps some of you.
JETalley
Jetalley
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greg1a2b
Just to put in my 2 cents.
I had this issue and here is what I did with just a Windows XP CD
1. Boot to recovery console
2. Go to C:\Windows\System32\Config
3. In this folder I found a file named Software.iobit
4. I renamed Software to Software.bak and renamed Software.iobit to Software
5. Rebooted computer and was able to log in fine
6. Ran Regedit, clicked on HKLM, then click File, Load Hive, browse to C:\Windows\System32\Config and select Software.bak. When asked, name it anything (I used banana) This will be the Software portion of HKLM
7. Went to \Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon and the key for Userinit was C:\Windows\System32\Winlogon32.exe
8. I then Changed this to C:\Windows\System32\Userinit.exe
9. Rebooted back to Windows XP CD recovery console
10. Went back to C:\Windows\System32\Config and renamed Software to Software.bak2 and renamed Software.bak to Software
11. Rebooted back to Windows normally and everything was fine, except for the Security Essentials 2010 Malware running, which I removed also.
Hope this helps some of you.
JETalley
I had this issue and here is what I did with just a Windows XP CD
1. Boot to recovery console
2. Go to C:\Windows\System32\Config
3. In this folder I found a file named Software.iobit
4. I renamed Software to Software.bak and renamed Software.iobit to Software
5. Rebooted computer and was able to log in fine
6. Ran Regedit, clicked on HKLM, then click File, Load Hive, browse to C:\Windows\System32\Config and select Software.bak. When asked, name it anything (I used banana) This will be the Software portion of HKLM
7. Went to \Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon and the key for Userinit was C:\Windows\System32\Winlogon32.exe
8. I then Changed this to C:\Windows\System32\Userinit.exe
9. Rebooted back to Windows XP CD recovery console
10. Went back to C:\Windows\System32\Config and renamed Software to Software.bak2 and renamed Software.bak to Software
11. Rebooted back to Windows normally and everything was fine, except for the Security Essentials 2010 Malware running, which I removed also.
Hope this helps some of you.
JETalley
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Hello,
So I think I got the blazefind virus because my comp gets stuck in this logon-logoff loop. I googled this problem and found that other people have had the same problem. I booted in safe mode, ran avg virus scan which told me all files were "blocked" and "not able to analyze" so I turned the comp off. next day I googled again and found the BartPE thing which I downloaded and made a cd from. then I went into Bios menu, changed my boot sequence to cd rom first, tried to boot in safe mode again but two new problems occured. First of all I was unable to boot from cd rom, and second in safe mode, the logon-logoff loop thing happened again. So I went back into Bios, in the boot sequence I unchecked the "diskette and Hard drive" options completeley therefore leaving only the cd rom option checked and tried to reboot from cd rom again. this time it gave me a "strike F1 to reboot, F2 to got to settings" message. When I hit F1, it just beeps and shows the same message again. Is there anything I can do at this point to save my comp?
So I think I got the blazefind virus because my comp gets stuck in this logon-logoff loop. I googled this problem and found that other people have had the same problem. I booted in safe mode, ran avg virus scan which told me all files were "blocked" and "not able to analyze" so I turned the comp off. next day I googled again and found the BartPE thing which I downloaded and made a cd from. then I went into Bios menu, changed my boot sequence to cd rom first, tried to boot in safe mode again but two new problems occured. First of all I was unable to boot from cd rom, and second in safe mode, the logon-logoff loop thing happened again. So I went back into Bios, in the boot sequence I unchecked the "diskette and Hard drive" options completeley therefore leaving only the cd rom option checked and tried to reboot from cd rom again. this time it gave me a "strike F1 to reboot, F2 to got to settings" message. When I hit F1, it just beeps and shows the same message again. Is there anything I can do at this point to save my comp?
Raj
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If you have OS CD you can repair the window That would be your best option.
Boot from OS CD then When first "R" option comes just hit Enter then it's going to scan for previous OS then it's going to give you options to repair choose "R" then and it will repair all windows files and that will fix your problem. Good Luck
Boot from OS CD then When first "R" option comes just hit Enter then it's going to scan for previous OS then it's going to give you options to repair choose "R" then and it will repair all windows files and that will fix your problem. Good Luck
rwright142
What worked for me was to copy c:\windows\system32\userinit.exe from one user's computer to the others. The file was missing.
After I copied it and rebooted all is fine.
After I copied it and rebooted all is fine.
It fanatastic to my PC back working.