Re: Cannot not log on as administrator

From: 2a's and 2j's (aljack_at_msa.attmil.ne.jp)
Date: 11/30/03 

Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 16:20:29 +0900

This did not help either. The key for explorer.exe was not in my registry
nor was it in my Windows\System32. I could not access TrendMicro house call
or any other online virus scanning because I was not logged as an
administrator. My administrator accounts were not being recognized as
administrator accounts either. Plus I really could not use them. I tried
safe mode and no go there also. Any more suggestions?

"Doug Knox MS-MVP" <dknox@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:OgzcpKvtDHA.2508@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Ok, Al. Here's a previous post by Chris Lanier. See if it applies to
your
> situation.
>
> Reboot Windows XP into Safe Mode
> --How to start Windows XP in Safe mode--
> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001060608000039
>
> 1) Goto Start>>Run>>Type "regedit"
> 2) Navigate to
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run and
delete
> "Explorer %SYSTEM%\Explorer.exe"
> 3) Reboot your PC as normal.
>
> If that doesnt work...
>
> Reboot Windows XP into Safe Mode
> --How to start Windows XP in Safe mode--
> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001060608000039
>
> 1) Open My Computer and navigate to C:\Windows\System32. Search in the
> System32 directory for "explore.exe" or "explorer.exe" If the file exists
> delete it.
> 2) Goto http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ and scan your either system for
> virus.
> 3) Reboot your PC.
>
> NOTE: Do NOT delete "explorer.exe" from your C:\Windows directory!
>
> You may try the following if you don't boot into Safe Mode.
>
> 1) Press CTRL+SHIFT+ESC
> 2) Goto the Applications Tab
> 3) Click New Task...
> 4) Type "C:\Windows\explorer.exe", hit Enter
> 5) Open My Computer and navigate to C:\Windows\System32. Search in the
> System32 directory for "explore.exe" or "explorer.exe" If the file exists
> delete it.
>
> NOTE: Do NOT delete "explorer.exe" from your C:\Windows directory!
>
> Also try a virus scan to clean things up.
> 1) Open Internet Explorer
> 2) Goto http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ and scan your either system for
> virus.
> 3) Reboot your PC and see if you now have a desktop.
>
> If that doesnt work goto...
>
>
> --
> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> http://www.dougknox.com
> --------------------------------
> Associate Expert
> ExpertZone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> --------------------------------
> Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
>
> "AlJack" <aljack@msa.attmil.ne.jp> wrote in message
> news:eJLBQBvtDHA.1744@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > I was using the taskbar is missing option. I tried all suggestions
again.
> > And nothing. I still have nothing. The program by Kelly does not work
> and
> > the VBScript does not work. Any other options?
> >
> > Al
> >
> > "Doug Knox MS-MVP" <dknox@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > news:%23t02QTutDHA.3496@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > For Kelly's utility, make sure you're using the Taskbar is Missing
> option,
> > > it should also correct the Desktop icons issue.
> > >
> > > If its a registry corruption, on the user level, then reinstalling
won't
> > > help, in most cases.
> > >
> > > If the Taskbar is Missing option of Kelly's utility doesn't solve your
> > > problem, see http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm, Line 195,
> > right
> > > column, Restore Desktop Icons and Taskbar. This is the original VB
> Script
> > > that was created to correct this issue. If it does solve your
problem,
> > post
> > > back, so I can pass this information to Kelly. Instructions for VB
> Script
> > > usage can be found at the top of Kelly's "tweaks" page.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
> > > Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> > > http://www.dougknox.com
> > > --------------------------------
> > > Associate Expert
> > > ExpertZone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > > --------------------------------
> > > Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> > > Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
> > >
> > > "AlJack" <aljack@msa.attmil.ne.jp> wrote in message
> > > news:evaAZMutDHA.2088@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > The program did not work. It did not restore my task bar or desk
top
> > > icons
> > > > or my system tray. I am unable to do anything with my log on. It
did
> > not
> > > > work. I followed your instructions to the letter. I still have the
> > same
> > > > problem.
> > > > I have tried to repair my my install via my XP CD and that does not
> > work.
> > > > Are there any other suggestions?
> > > > --
> > > > Al Flemming
> > > >
> > > > "Doug Knox MS-MVP" <dknox@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > > news:eI8t5ystDHA.2316@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Can you be more specific about what didn't work?
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
> > > > > Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> > > > > http://www.dougknox.com
> > > > > --------------------------------
> > > > > Associate Expert
> > > > > ExpertZone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > > > > --------------------------------
> > > > > Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> > > > > Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
> > > > >
> > > > > "AlJack" <aljack@msa.attmil.ne.jp> wrote in message
> > > > > news:urqYojqtDHA.2132@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > this did not work for me.
> > > > > > "Doug Knox MS-MVP" <dknox@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:OMl1ucntDHA.2508@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > Go ahead and log on to your account. Press CTRL-ALT-DEL to
> bring
> > up
> > > > the
> > > > > > > Task Manager. Click File, New Task, and enter
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > The utility featured here, will resolve your taskbar/desktop
> > issues.
> > > > > You
> > > > > > > will need to run the utility on each of the affected accounts.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > --
> > > > > > > Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
> > > > > > > Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> > > > > > > http://www.dougknox.com
> > > > > > > --------------------------------
> > > > > > > Associate Expert
> > > > > > > ExpertZone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > > > > > > --------------------------------
> > > > > > > Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> > > > > > > Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "AlJack" <aljack@msa.attmil.ne.jp> wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:u0R%23dYntDHA.640@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > > > I cannot log on to my computer as the administrator. My
wife
> > and
> > > I
> > > > > have
> > > > > > > > rights but cannot use our log ons. All we get is our desktop
> > > > pictures.
> > > > > > > > Nothing else just the picture of our desktop. No start
> button,
> > > > icons,
> > > > > > > task
> > > > > > > > bar or sys tray. I can use my kid's log on. But he is not
an
> > > > > > > administrator
> > > > > > > > so I cannot update virus the virus scanner and I cannot get
to
> > my
> > > > > files
> > > > > > (
> > > > > > > > really have to do my shcool work).
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Can someone help me?
> > > > > > > >
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