Windows xp logout screen

It happened over night: My computer which runs Windows XP starts normally. The Windows splash screen appears correctly and then the login prompt correctly loads. It moves immediately back to the login window where you can then enter your user name. No matter how many times you try to login you always experience this immediate logout.

Even if you try to login to the computer in safe mode you still experience the same problem. I moved my problem to this site as I think it is really a XP issue. Not sure if it is a virus or just what. I have read several stories on the internet on simular issues but not sure I can trust them. All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic. Replies Cause: A virus Issue this addresses: after selecting a user when logging into WinXP, you see the desktop no icons and it then immediately logs you off with no error messages.

Will this have any affect on my files on my hard drive? I hope not. I suppose that is the CD I need. Is there anyway I can get to the files on my HD and copy them to a disk? Mainly pictures. This conversation is currently closed to new comments.

Enable the screen saver, and set a password for it. Right click the desktop, choose properties, then screen saver. Enable it with the flavor of your choice, then click in the password box. Choose a time value in minutes for the screensaver to kick in, and you're done. By the way, this is common for Windows as well. PC Doctor in Memphis.

That just locks the desktop, it does not log them off the system, but I think it is what he is looking for. I would like to log off the user completely. I know if this is done then any open programs must be killed.

There are also some proximity devices that determine how close you are to the computer and will log you off when you step out of range automatically no time delays and you don't have to "lock" it with keystrokes. I'm not recommending it just letting you know of some other options. Here is a couple but there are more out there A old coworker of mine was trying one of them out and they noticed he would logon when he would visit the office on the floor above him.

I've often wondered about this, but have never taken the time to research this low priority for me item. It annoys me that Microsoft hasn't addressed this in a simple and obvious manner. I hate when users leave for the day with their system logged on and applications running. You never know if it is safe to force a logoff e.

Also, I think MS should create the functionality to preserve the state memory of open applications and their associated data for a user's logon session when a forced logoff occurs, much like hibernation does for laptops. In such a scenario, the applications and data file would be restored in memory the next time the user logs back in. Works under XP and Vista. I use winexit.

It works like a screen saver in that you specify the delay time after inactivity before the screen saver is activated. If you are a single user and do not care that other users are forced to log off, downloading the file and setting the screen saver will do the job. However, most of the time this question is asked by an administrator who wants to make sure that many users log off after certain period of inactivity. If this is true, the gpedit. Also, winexit. Make sure you have Set Value and Create Subkey Permissions" if it is used by any user but the administrator.

The regedit. One workaround is to leave the system on all the time and use hibernation mode. Or, you can contact whoever sold you the kiosk. Or did you do the whole design yourself? I do NOT work for these people. Here is a phone Call at Be coy and maybe they will tell you if it is easy or noit.

Quote from: patio on April 20, , AM. A kiosk is way far off the subject. This lcars shell on this laptop is just 1 part of a large Star Trek bridge display that my club is putting together for the next local Star Trek convention.

Once this laptop is completed and working right. I will be duplicating this setup on the other laptops for the other bridge computer stations. With a few minor changes for like the communications and engineering stations and so on. But this is the best we can do with funds and materials available.

My part of this deal is the computers and electrical wiring because I have an AA degree in electronics, 2 way radio, tv and vcr repair. And there is a prize for the best looking display. We have 2 carpenters in the group that are over seeing the construction of the set.

That is in a nut shell the overall picture. Steve A ps the lcars shell prog i am using I found online along with the sounds to replace XP's normal sounds. The boot up, logon background screen and the logoff screen I made up by copy and past of pictures I found on the internet.

Quote from: Geek-9pm on April 20, , AM. Did you try wizmo?