xp login screen... gone!?!?

Coz · #1 07-07-2004, 12:55 AM

Hey there, I have a problem... (obviously or I wouldn't be posting in here)

My login screen disappeared one day. I now have a small box that pops up that requires you to type in your user name and then password. Just like ME from what I remember of it. Here's what happened...

One day I decided I wanted a cool theme for my computer and dl'ed a Quake 2 theme. My luck, it was infested with trojans, etc. It also changed my login screen to a Quake 2 pic. After I cleaned my computer of all those lovely trojans, I uninstalled the Quake 2 theme which was supposed to set everything back to normal. Well, it didn't put back the login screen. I'm at a loss trying to set it back to the default login screen. It's there in the original folder it's supposed to be under... C:/Windows/system32/logonui.exe... But... it's still not loading... I'm at a loss to why it isn't loading and am looking for a fix. I would give you more information and if you think it would help, ask me what you want and I'll try and get that info to you. Thanks in advance!

Edit - Quake 2 login screen is gone now... Just clarifying

Coz · #2 07-07-2004, 10:57 AM

Hmmm... No replies as of yet but neither have a bunch of people that have posted threads since my threads. More info on my computer might spark some responses.

Microsof Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 Service Pack 1 Updated all the way.
Celeron 2GHZ
640MB of Ram
64mb Geforce 4 mx 420 pci

snowmonkey · #3 07-07-2004, 12:25 PM

Coz, did you try to force Windows XP theme for whole computer to see if the login Screen would change? have to tried changing it in Control Panel / User Accounts / Chnage the Way Users log on or Off / Use the Welcome Login Screen (put a check mark there)

cheers

Coz · #4 07-07-2004, 01:34 PM

I just tried what you suggested and they both don't work.

It was checked in the control panel when I went in there and to be sure, I unchecked them and applied changes and then changed it back. Still no welcome screen. I might have a corrupted logonui.exe.

Coz · #5 07-07-2004, 01:44 PM

Ah ha! I found a program on the web that actually targeted corrupted logonui's and fixed it back to default.

Thanks for your help though! My problem is now resolved.

snowmonkey · #6 07-07-2004, 01:50 PM

I don't think the file itself got corrupted

, I think the registry associated to it may have been altered.

cheers

scouse · #7 07-07-2004, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Coz
Ah ha! I found a program on the web that actually targeted corrupted logonui's and fixed it back to default. Thanks for your help though! My problem is now resolved.

Glad you got your problem solved work out..Could you do us a favour in future any fixs you find will you post a link to them so we can use them for future reference thanx.

MorningZ · #8 07-07-2004, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Coz
Ah ha! I found a program on the web that actually targeted corrupted logonui's and fixed it back to default. Thanks for your help though! My problem is now resolved.

can you share the name of the program that did this?

Coz · #9 07-08-2004, 12:51 AM

Yeah, I searched around and found this...
http://logonloader.danielmilner.com/

There is a link on that page that says "Logon loader Revovery tool" (lol, yeah, recovery is spelt like that on the website

) I used that program to fix it. I then dl'ed the logon loader program and customized my logon screen. Now I have a nifty dragon on my logon.

Dracoreborn912 · #10 05-02-2005, 12:31 AM

I have the same problem, but it occurred when my school configured my computer for thei network. Now I cant turn it back and that program doesnt work. The school sais that it will turn back to normal when thye "unconfigure" my computer, but people have tol dme that this doesnt work, and it stays lie this. They have even reformatted and it didnt change. Has anybody else had this persistent problem? If so, do you know how I can fix it?