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    weird xp log-in problem

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by andy_tok, Feb 2, 2007.

  1. andy_tok

    andy_tok Notebook Consultant

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    Hi
    I just did a clean install on my inspiron 6400. But after I rebooted it, I can't login at the welcome page. I choose my account, and it says"Loading your personal settings" but disappearred after a while as though I didn't even click the icon. :confused:

    Thanks!
     
    andy_tok, Feb 2, 2007
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  2. WackyT

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    See if you have more luck logging in by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Del twice on the Welcome screen, then logging in with the classic login.
     
    WackyT, Feb 2, 2007
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    :confused: Tried, but it doesn't work. I tired safe mode too the same thing occured.
     
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    Have you tried the Administrator account?
     
    WackyT, Feb 2, 2007
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    ya, but it doesn't work either.
     
    andy_tok, Feb 2, 2007
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    i tried recovery console but I don't know how to fix this problem using it
     
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    It may not help but if you are not logging in this way already then change the way you log in so it prompts for a name and password. You can leave the password blank so all you have to do is press the enter key. Also, if you don't have another account, create one and see if the same thing happens.
     
    Skye2, Feb 2, 2007
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    Seeing as this is a fresh install, I'd say reformat and do the install again.
     
    WackyT, Feb 2, 2007
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    Thanks, but doesn't work :confused:
     
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    i did a windows update before reboot, is it the problem?
     
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    I agree with WackyT on the fresh install and do the full format.
     
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    okay, i'll try then
     
    andy_tok, Feb 2, 2007
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