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Fiends
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_ 		3. July 2007 @ 21:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi, I am having some crazy problems with my version of Windows and apparently they no longer provide free support for my copy. I have Windows XP, and it is very strange the problem I am having. Basically, when I use the switch user function to remain on the log on/log off screen, with the little pictures and accounts the passwords all seem to change and ever accounts with no password seem to have one! I keep getting the wrror message that "Did you forget your password?" and it seems to happen for every account. Since others like to use the computer while I am still logged in (because I am downloading) it causes a lot of problems.

If anybody knows of any fixes for this, it would be greatly appreciated... Thanks!
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colw
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_ 		4. July 2007 @ 00:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
reformat - reload OS
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Fiends
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_ 		4. July 2007 @ 09:12 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Doesn't work.
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seb32
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_ 		5. July 2007 @ 08:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Reloading the OS doesn't work?

Hmm... Try backing up all your data, then doing a destructive recovery (the one the formats your hard drive).
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Fiends
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_ 		5. July 2007 @ 09:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I don't want to have to reformat EVERY single time Windows screws up.
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seb32
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_ 		5. July 2007 @ 10:01 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Doing it once should fix the problem for good...
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Fiends
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_ 		5. July 2007 @ 14:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Then another problem arises and the only way to fix that is to reformat. It's a waste of time.
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colw
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_ 		6. July 2007 @ 04:15 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
It would appear to me that you have spyware/malware on your system for the symptoms you are describing.

Countary to your initial assertation, MS does provide support for Windows XP (if you have a legit copy).

Reformat is a drastic but effective way of cleansing your system of problems and does not need to be done on a repeating basis if you have appropriate virus/spyware tool installed.

Some suggested programs to prevent the types of problems you are experiencing would include:

AVG - antivirus
Adaware - spyware
Syybot - spyware
Windows Defender - spyware
CCleaner - registry cleaner

All are free and should be run and updated on a regular basis.

It's your choice - run a lean, clean machine or live with crap.
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Fiends
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_ 		6. July 2007 @ 09:05 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
No MS does not provide support anymore for my copy. They want money now, I have had it for a year or two and want money now. Also, I have no spyware or malware on my hardrive.
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