I searched around, but I couldn’t find a concrete solution to my problem.
I had my avast home key expire, so I uninstalled it in order to install a new one with the new key (for whatever reason, I could never get it working properly again after inserting a new key… issue for another day). So, I uninstalled and restarted per its request - only now I get a login loop at the XP login screen. I’ll log in, and the system logs me immediately out.
I also can’t login via Safe Mode - it does the exact same thing.
So, in my frustration, I tried to repair XP via the CD - same thing happened when I tried to login afterwards. So then I reinstalled XP completely, since most of my important data is on separate partitions anyways. The install, which was XP SP2, went just fine. I logged in, installed the display and network drivers, and then Avast again… and lo and behold, upon restart, same problem! Another login loop!
So, the issue is clearly avast here.
I have access to the XP partition, since I have a dual-boot system with Vista - so, what can I do to fix this? I’d like to keep using avast, but… christ, this is annoying!
I respect the help you usually offer, but this is unhelpful.
If you can’t help the user, how about ignoring what you see as the offending text?
For the average person, this is a commonplace expression (whether you find it acceptable or not), and the help forum is, I believe, a place for average people.
I hate to say it but you kind of do need to tolerate it as you reside in a world shared by many people with many different belief structures. I think it is a beautiful thing that you have found something you believe in, but please respect that fact that it is dangerous to reach a point where you are willing to fight others for this thing. A good amount of death in this world is produced by this notion and I have seen some of it firsthand. It is not pretty nor is it in any way justified.
I believe in Someone, not just in something and I believe that anyone else who has a personal relationship with our Lord would find it equally offensive.
If god is Omnipotent then he is not SOMEONE, but EVERYTHING. The beautiful thing is that we all get to share this world with each other. I agree there is a level of tact that should be present IN THE REAL WORLD, however this is a metaphysical meeting room for discussion of anti virus software so the common person posting will be experiencing (in most cases) frustrating issues involving computer security. I think we all have cursed up and down over our computer problems as we try to troubleshoot them. Also if we were going under your notion there would be many things I could not say or do as we would have to take all perceptions into account. I find this a bit unfair. People should not have to type with fear that anything they say could be deemed offensive. The awesome thing about an internet forum is that we all get to state our peace, we also do not have to click a thread if we do not like it:) God bless:)
The way I see it, aardvark, is that if you are offering the help in a thread, you have some right to determine the conduct.
You didn’t offer the help, you just came here to state your case.
That it may (or may not) be valid is of no relevance.
Can we please get this thread back on topic, for the sake of the OP (and anyone able to help.)
I’m almost sorry I replied to it.
I apologize for my involvement in hijacking things. To not be able to log into your computer must be a very frustrating thing and I hope someone can help you!
Considering XP forces a format when you reinstall it… well, yeah! I did a full one too, not a Quick, though it wouldn’t make a difference.
Folks, I’ve tried the usual things. I’m a paid programmer, who has done hundreds of XP installs, and I build my own computers. I’m the guy people come to when they need help with their computer. Just so you know my skill level.
Like I said, my XP worked just fine when I reinstalled it. It only stopped working when I reinstalled Avast.
I was hoping to find some error log regarding logins, but my Software/Security/etc logs in /system32/config are corrupt (I copied them over to my laptop’s XP install to view them… which happens to be running avast with no problems)
@ardvark: Apologies if I’ve offended, but considering I’ve spent the better part of 3 days trying to fix this one… well, you’ll have to excuse a little cursing.
I have asked one of the moderators of this forum to provide guidance whether the religious postings of US based Christian participants is to be the decisive factor in religious discussion in these avast forums or whether we should all try to observe, as far as possible, a religion free global technical support forum for all on the planet.
I hope for the religion free discussion … I will abide by the moderator’s decision.
I know I can always do another reformat and just not install avast, but a) I like avast, and b) I want to know the solution to this, so if it happens again I can fix it!
What happens if you install SP3 for XP before installing Avast?
I know,I know, it shouldn’t make a difference, but maybe it’s worth trying.
Personally I can not imagine what is causing a logon loop on a clean install. It’s quite bizarre.
Apart from the drivers mentioned, is Avast the only other software on this clean install? Obviously you’re installing it on an admin account.
I was referring to Jesus whom you are correct in saying is Omnipotent, He is everywhere and can anything He chooses to do, hence my term “Someone.”
I disagree with your conclusion that requesting someone not to swear in His name (or any other kind of swearing) on the forum is creating a climate of fear. It’s a matter of respect for others and reverence for Him. That isn’t too much to ask for. :
@alanrf: Your decision to go to a moderator will not affect any decision of mine in the future. I did not intend to start a “religious discussion” but to request that a poster refrain from posting a phrase that I, and many others, find offensive. I will continue to do so in the future as the need warrants.
@Tarq: I don’t understand your point. What difference does not helping at this particular thread make. I am a member of this forum community and help on any thread I can. That counts too. ???
@sneaker98: Your excused, however, as I’ve told others, please no swearing in the forums.
Aside from all the religious discussion… did you ever get this fixed? I’m sort of interested in what was causing it, and what was needed to remedy the situation.
Not yet - I’m about to reformat the new XP partition, install SP3, and then install Avast. I should be posting again in an hour or two, and I’ll let you folks know the result.
I’m doubtful that it will work, since I did have SP3 when the problem started originally on the old XP partition, but it’s worth a shot.
The good news is that I am on a fresh install of XP SP3, with Avast running just fine.
The bad news? I don’t know what happened those two times previously to cause such an irreparable login loop. Oh well. My advice to anyone is to fully update your Windows XP install before installing Avast, just as a precaution.
As an aside, this was probably the longest install of XP I’ve ever done. XP, for whatever reason, didn’t want to set itself up on a C: drive, but instead an H: or I: drive - I don’t know about the rest of you, but it drives me nuts if XP isn’t on C:. So I spent a couple hours going through the registry and changing every reference of I:* (mostly using a 3rd party registry editor with Find & Replace capabilities, but some I had to do by hand). After making the changes, I did a cold shutdown of the computer, and booted it up - and voila, C:\Windows.
Anyone who ever told you that you can’t change your boot drive’s letter after install was wrong But it is, however, a pain in the butt.
But it is, however, a pain in the butt.