September 17, 200520 yr I did a silly thing, and installed a custom login program. As soon as I did, I decided I didn't want it, so I uninstalled it and forgot about it. Later that night I was burning a DVD while I was out, and my genius sister decided it was a good time to use the PC - thanks to the program, fast user switching and the welcome screen is disabled, so my before-mentioned genius sister decided to log me out. I googled the solution and fixed it (http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ginadll.htm) but the Welcome screen and fast user-switching still won't work. I need it back, because my sister doesn't ask if she can use the computer or not - she just does. Any ideas?
September 20, 200520 yr Control Panel > User Accounts > 'Change the way users log on or off' > Check 'Use welcome screen' and 'Use fast user switching' --The Ultimate RuneScape Merchanting Website --
September 21, 200520 yr http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/973/ Is fast user switching even enabled in the registry? I haven't come across a case where the registry key was actually removed but you never know :-? I dunno how you could've lost the ability for fast user switching but it's just 'blah' atm. Maybe you could go back to whereever you got the original custom logon prog and see if they got any FAQ on losing the FUS :-? *shrug*
September 21, 200520 yr Do either of these help? http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/973/ http://www.winguides.com/registry/display.php/972/
September 21, 200520 yr Author Rick, Spiral; thanks for answering, but both of those entires don't do a damn thing. Something else is keeping the welcome screen from working, and I cannot see what it is.
September 21, 200520 yr Bear with me, I'm still looking. http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm Try #34 (Below is what it contains) Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\] "AllowMultipleTSSessions"=dword:0000001 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TermService] "ErrorControl"=dword:00000001 "ObjectName"="LocalSystem" "Start"=dword:00000003 "Description"="Allows multiple users to be connected interactively to a machine as well as the display of desktops and applications to remote computers. The underpinning of Remote Desktop (including RD for Administrators), Fast User Switching, Remote Assistance, and Terminal Server." "DisplayName"="Terminal Services" "DependOnService"=hex(7):52,00,50,00,43,00,53,00,53,00,00,00,00,00 "Type"=dword:00000020 "ImagePath"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,\ 74,00,25,00,5c,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,73,\ 00,76,00,63,00,68,00,6f,00,73,00,74,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,65,00,20,00,2d,00,\ 6b,00,20,00,6e,00,65,00,74,00,73,00,76,00,63,00,73,00,00,00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TermService\Parameters] "ServiceDll"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,\ 00,74,00,25,00,5c,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,\ 74,00,65,00,72,00,6d,00,73,00,72,00,76,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,00,00 "Certificate"=hex:01,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,06,00,5c,00,52,53,41,31,\ 48,00,00,00,00,02,00,00,3f,00,00,00,01,00,01,00,79,fd,d0,7a,a7,73,b5,a5,5a,\ 9d,2d,88,2b,89,b0,df,bb,b7,60,25,5e,00,77,25,69,a5,0f,6d,85,73,e4,db,ab,5c,\ 1c,da,a3,bc,44,68,f8,dd,ec,d9,eb,8c,f9,c7,99,3d,d4,4a,2e,72,03,13,2d,c8,8f,\ 7f,8f,bf,8f,a6,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,08,00,48,00,e9,a4,bc,a5,8e,b2,4d,78,\ e7,26,20,36,12,a2,05,e1,a0,a3,8e,ad,01,9b,d1,a6,ee,d1,e0,ed,e8,bd,61,2c,a1,\ d8,1b,72,32,63,cb,8b,b5,05,2f,36,dd,ac,dc,ac,7d,b5,23,3f,c3,81,9c,f4,dc,73,\ d7,4e,a2,24,09,67,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TermService\Performance] "Close"="CloseTSObject" "Collect Timeout"=dword:000003e8 "Collect"="CollectTSObjectData" "Open Timeout"=dword:000003e8 "Open"="OpenTSObject" "Library"="perfts.dll" "Last Counter"=dword:00000886 "Last Help"=dword:00000887 "First Counter"=dword:00000806 "First Help"=dword:00000807 "Object List"="2054 2176" "Library Validation Code"=hex:00,60,9f,30,0e,2c,c1,01,00,30,00,00,00,00,00,00 "WbemAdapFileSignature"=hex:7e,fd,21,14,ea,d1,ac,72,34,26,10,d7,19,2b,fb,32 "WbemAdapFileTime"=hex:00,60,9f,30,0e,2c,c1,01 "WbemAdapFileSize"=dword:00003000 "WbemAdapStatus"=dword:00000000 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TermService\Enum] "0"="Root\\LEGACY_TERMSERVICE\\0000" "Count"=dword:00000001 "NextInstance"=dword:00000001 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FastUserSwitchingCompatibility] "Type"=dword:00000020 "Start"=dword:00000003 "ErrorControl"=dword:00000001 "ImagePath"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,\ 74,00,25,00,5c,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,73,\ 00,76,00,63,00,68,00,6f,00,73,00,74,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,65,00,20,00,2d,00,\ 6b,00,20,00,6e,00,65,00,74,00,73,00,76,00,63,00,73,00,00,00 "DisplayName"="Fast User Switching Compatibility" "DependOnService"=hex(7):54,00,65,00,72,00,6d,00,53,00,65,00,72,00,76,00,69,00,\ 63,00,65,00,00,00,00,00 "DependOnGroup"=hex(7):00,00 "ObjectName"="LocalSystem" "Description"="Provides management for applications that require assistance in a multiple user environment." [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FastUserSwitchingCompatibility\Parameters] "ServiceDll"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,\ 00,74,00,25,00,5c,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,\ 73,00,68,00,73,00,76,00,63,00,73,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,00,00 "ServiceMain"="BadApplicationServiceMain" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FastUserSwitchingCompatibility\Security] "Security"=hex:01,00,14,80,90,00,00,00,9c,00,00,00,14,00,00,00,30,00,00,00,02,\ 00,1c,00,01,00,00,00,02,80,14,00,ff,01,0f,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,01,00,00,\ 00,00,02,00,60,00,04,00,00,00,00,00,14,00,fd,01,02,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,\ 05,12,00,00,00,00,00,18,00,ff,01,0f,00,01,02,00,00,00,00,00,05,20,00,00,00,\ 20,02,00,00,00,00,14,00,8d,01,02,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,0b,00,00,00,00,\ 00,18,00,fd,01,02,00,01,02,00,00,00,00,00,05,20,00,00,00,23,02,00,00,01,01,\ 00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00,01,01,00,00,00,00,00,05,12,00,00,00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FastUserSwitchingCompatibility\Enum] "0"="Root\\LEGACY_FASTUSERSWITCHINGCOMPATIBILITY\\0000" "Count"=dword:00000001 "NextInstance"=dword:00000001 Edit: Could you tell me what application you installed so I can maybe replicate the problem and see if I can find a fix? Notoriously Trollish.
September 21, 200520 yr Do you have system restore enabled? I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam.
September 21, 200520 yr Author Chris: that didn't work. Here is the app; http://www.download.com/Customized-Wind ... g=pdp_prod
September 21, 200520 yr OK. Installed it, I put on the "Aids" skin... Ew. Anyway. I restarted, logged in with it and uninstalled the program. Restarted and the Aids thing was still there, so I installed the program again used the return to default button. Restarted and it was fine. My only problem is, my Welcome screen was already broken... Edit: Actually, you don't have a welcome screen, what do you get when you "Switch User"? Notoriously Trollish.
September 21, 200520 yr Did you actually read it? Skipped to the part where you needed welcome screen and fast user switching back. --The Ultimate RuneScape Merchanting Website --
September 21, 200520 yr Author OK. Installed it, I put on the "Aids" skin... Ew. Anyway. I restarted, logged in with it and uninstalled the program. Restarted and the Aids thing was still there, so I installed the program again used the return to default button. Restarted and it was fine. My only problem is, my Welcome screen was already broken... Edit: Actually, you don't have a welcome screen, what do you get when you "Switch User"? The classic old dialog box with "This computer is in use and has been locked". Lol, it can't be fixed.
September 22, 200520 yr The classic old dialog box with "This computer is in use and has been locked". Lol, it can't be fixed. I assume if it's happened to other people before someone must have found a fix at some point. Apart from reinstalling windows. :| Notoriously Trollish.
September 22, 200520 yr Author Like I said, broken. I'm gonna format on the weekend and dualboot Linux. :P
September 26, 200520 yr I dunno about the pc problem but as far as the sister problem, go get yourself a retired police K-9 unit german sheperd. Building on his former training, teach him to kill anyone who touches your computer other than you. Then hang a nifty little sign on him that says "Touch my computer and you'll end up dog food." Oh, and he might be an older dog but that won't matter. He may not be able to chase down street thugs anymore, but I'm sure he'll be more than a match for your sister. :D
September 27, 200520 yr try this... not sure if it helps...but note: its by microsoft so it can either be a good thing or a bad thing...
September 27, 200520 yr try this... not sure if it helps...but note: its by microsoft so it can either be a good thing or a bad thing... I wouldn't worry about it mate, both me and biox have worked with computers before, and I know for one that he wouldn't ask for help in any other circumstances. I'm not too bothered either, I'm the only one who uses my Laptop. :P PS: That's not the solution to our problem. :wink: Thanks anyway. Notoriously Trollish.
September 27, 200520 yr Author Can't blame him for tryin' - I've given up and deleted my sister's username from the machine.
September 27, 200520 yr Can't blame him for tryin' - I've given up and deleted my sister's username from the machine. lol i deleted my sisters username after she infested my computer with dirty spyware. pfft. Mercifull <3 Suzi "We don't want players to be able to buy their way to success in RuneScape. If we let players start doing this, it devalues RuneScape for others. We feel your status in real-life shouldn't affect your ability to be successful in RuneScape" Jagex 01/04/01 - 02/03/12
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