Is there a way to bypass the login screen?
Can't get passed the enter password login
Started by
Calicoe
, May 08 2006 10:17 AM
#1
Posted 08 May 2006 - 10:17 AM
Is there a way to bypass the login screen?
#2
Posted 08 May 2006 - 10:22 AM
have you tried booting into safe mode? (press f8 during boot then choose safe mode)...is the situation the same?
#3
Posted 08 May 2006 - 03:44 PM
Yes, the same thing happens. I get to the windows login and the mouse and keyboard just die. There is no password so all I have to do is hit OK and I'd be in. I just can't do it.
I have the feeling that my best option is format and reinstall.
I have the feeling that my best option is format and reinstall.
#4
Posted 09 May 2006 - 06:32 AM
do you have an actual XP disk or just recovery disks?
#5
Posted 09 May 2006 - 10:23 AM
Yes, I have the original XP disk and a third party ERD.
#6
Posted 09 May 2006 - 10:25 AM
Boot up with the XP CD in the drive and let Setup run. Go past the "C" and "R" repair options by presssing Enter just as if you're doing a clean install and you'll eventually get an option to "Repair an existing installation". That's the one you want. If it asks about formatting you've gone wrong, so start over.
You'll get to keep your existing apps & settings, but you need to re-install SP2, Windows Updates & any unsigned drivers afterwards. NOTE: Be aware that you'll lose any protection from Blaster / Sasser type worms. Don't go online without a firewall, whether the built in Windows one or 3rd party.
How to Perform A Re-Install Of XP
Repair XP
You'll get to keep your existing apps & settings, but you need to re-install SP2, Windows Updates & any unsigned drivers afterwards. NOTE: Be aware that you'll lose any protection from Blaster / Sasser type worms. Don't go online without a firewall, whether the built in Windows one or 3rd party.
How to Perform A Re-Install Of XP
Repair XP
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