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From: CmosDriver on 26 Feb 2010 13:31

> Disk Wipe (zero write) the hard disk drive.
> Install Windows XP cleanly.
> Get it patched with the latest Service Pack (3), firewall on and antivirus
> installed before ever connecting it to the Internet.
> Get the hardware drivers from the manufacturer(s) support web page(s).
> Get the rest of the Microsoft Updates from the
> http://windowsupdate.microsoft web page.
> Install the additional applications/software.
>
> It's the only way to be sure.
>
> Beyond that - look into replacing the userinit.exe and/or fixing its
> registry entry so you can logon.
>
> Even after it is fixed - my opinion is the same - format/start clean. The
> damage is done, you may still have a root kit and/or other things causing
> damage. You may not *want* to - but you are doing a disservice to whomever
> owns the machine if you do not.
>
> --
> Shenan Stanley
> MS-MVP
> --
> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Appreciate the input Shenan!!!

And since accessing the registry w/o actually having the unit up and
running is something that's out of my league, I guess I will take your advice
and do a new install to play it safe like u advised. Thank U Much. Wayne B.
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