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I am working on an emachine EL1200 - 06w and it will not go past the log on page. It will let me click on a user name, then goes right to logging you off and saving you settings. No matter which name I chose it does the same thing. Any ideas? None of the user names seems to have a password, at least it doesnt show any.
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Symptom described here — selecting any account and Windows immediately says "logging you off and saving your settings" — is commonly caused by either malware that interrupts the shell/login process, a damaged user profile, or a failing shell (explorer.exe) so Windows logs you out. was right to suggest Safe Mode and an offline virus scan as first steps; those are the least-destructive checks and will often reveal or remove infections that create this loop.

Try these steps in order (quick triage):

  • Boot Safe Mode (press F8). If the built-in Administrator can log in, create a new local user and copy personal files from the old profile. Run a full anti-malware sweep from inside Safe Mode and check Event Viewer for profile or shell errors.
  • If Safe Mode fails, boot from rescue media (bootable antivirus ISO or a Linux live CD). From there run offline scans and copy any important data off the disk before doing repairs.
  • Run filesystem and system checks: chkdsk /r and, from a working Windows environment, sfc /scannow. Corrupt profile registry hives can also cause loops; if comfortable with registry repair, export data first or restore from a recent System Restore point.
  • If a repair is needed, prefer a repair/upgrade install over a full wipe to keep programs and settings. If a full reinstall is unavoidable, back up data first and download chipset, LAN and storage drivers for the EL1200 before wiping.

A final note: older XP machines are vulnerable — keep antivirus updated, maintain regular backups, and consider moving to a supported OS when feasible. This thread highlights the typical path: quick Safe Mode/rescue-disk checks, then data backup and, if necessary, reinstall with drivers prepared beforehand (lesson echoed by ).

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Ouch. If memory server me correctly there is a virus that creates this type of loop. Try booting in safe mode and see if you can get past it. If not try booting with something like the "Ultimate boot CD for windows" and run the virus checker.

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Ouch. If memory server me correctly there is a virus that creates this type of loop. Try booting in safe mode and see if you can get past it. If not try booting with something like the "Ultimate boot CD for windows" and run the virus checker.

I figured that out when I tried to reload windows xp and the motherboard had alot of the drives missing. I had to reload all of them too. So maybe now they will keep the antivirus up to date!!
Thanks for your help

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