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    Sony won't log on

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by WillEat4F00d, May 25, 2009.

  1. WillEat4F00d

    WillEat4F00d Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a Sony VGN-A690 that won't log on. It would boot up and I could see my desktop. Right before I could see any icons, it logs out automatically. After that, I click on my username and it doesn't even attempt to log in at all. Before all of this, my computer would log in by itself because I never set a username or password. What would I need to do?

    Thanks.
     
    WillEat4F00d, May 25, 2009
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  2. heavenly_wild

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    You may have a virus or Windows is corrupted. I would say your best bet is to store your computer back to factory condition with your recovery CDs or load Windows in Safe Mode.
     
    heavenly_wild, May 25, 2009
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  3. WillEat4F00d

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    I've tried safe mode, but the same thing happens. Right now, I don't want to reformat the HD because there are things in there I don't want to lose.
     
    WillEat4F00d, May 25, 2009
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  4. heavenly_wild

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    Isn't there a repair function when you put in the recovery CDs? Give that a go :)
     
    heavenly_wild, May 25, 2009
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  5. WillEat4F00d

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    Do I have to have the recovery cd?
     
    WillEat4F00d, May 25, 2009
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    Yes you would need it.

    Or, worst case scenario - take our the hard drive, load the files onto another computer via USB cable and restore your entire system.
     
    heavenly_wild, May 26, 2009
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  7. WillEat4F00d

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    I can't figure out how to take out the hard drive.
     
    WillEat4F00d, May 27, 2009
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    If you want send me a pm and I will tell you how to get a Vista recovry cd and also I couyld help you how to get the hard drive off.
     
    Periklis_Pap, May 28, 2009
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    an easy way (which I have done before), is to boot an ubuntu live cd so that you can boot (linux os). then plug in a flash drive or external drive and copy all your important files on it. once everything you need is saved, do your recovery/restore.
    you'll need to download the ubuntu .iso file and burn it to dvd on another computer.
     
    Primes, May 28, 2009
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