how can i log into windows xp if the file msgina.dll isnt loading :(

[algon27]

There was a window that kept popping up when windows xp loaded. It read something like "user logon ui encountered a problem." So I went on yahoo answers and followed ppls directions. went to the directory :C>windows>system32 and found the file "msgina.dll" I was told to move it somewhere else and that windows xp would automatically extract or copy a new file in its place. So I did that, moved the file assuming everything would b ok. Today I try logging in and can't it reads "the logon user interface msgina.dll failed to load" "contact your system administrator to replace the dll, or restore the original dll." I know exactly where the file is and can move it back easily. But I can't log on so I'm kinda stuck here. Everytime I try logging on I get that failled to load window. The only option is to restart. Sucks. Safe mode doesn't work either. Is there any other way??? Please help


I know I posted this question twice but the first time I posted it the tex was all jumbled up n doesn't make sense. I'm also desperate and anxious to fix the problem quick. I need to get some work done

[2x3i5x]

do you have a windows xp installation cd?

[algon27]

Yes I do. I checked online and this is what I'm currently in the process of.

I booted from the cd rom. The windows xp cd is in there.

The welcome to windows setup screen came up. I went to the recovery console.

Logged onto the only windows installation I have. Entered the default admin password.

Then I entered the command chkdsk /r

Its currently at 57% completed and climbing really slow

Am I doing this right?

 I'm trying to get that msgina.dll file back into its directory
within the system32 folder someone help. I'm a noob with computers and every step I take to fix this scares me

[patio]

So far so good...let chkdsk finish...remove the XP CD and re-boot.
Report back with what happens...

[algon27]

Ok. Chkdsk finished and it said it repaired some files

I restart the computer and its still there the file msgina.dll still isn't loading.

I've been looking online and would this do the trick:

A) Expanding the file msgina.dll from the cd using the command prompt in the recovery console

B) or should I do an install/repair using the cd. I dnt want my info to be erased however

What would you do?

[2x3i5x]

as far as I am aware, the cd repair should be leaving programs and data intact, so it should be fine.

[patio]

Clik Here...

[algon27]

How do I run the install/repair?

Is it the first option after rebooting from the disk?

This is going to create 2 instances of windows if I do this?

[patio]

Repair Install of XP

If done properly all your apps and data will be intact...

If done improperly all that will be gone but you will have a clean install of XP...

[2x3i5x]

Also, I'm assuming you're at the point where you see something like what the screenshot below shows
 


And another good link below with simply instructions on how to do that xp repair, if you'd like something little simpler to look at.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5132855_run-windows-xp-repair-command.html

[algon27]

I check out the link. Thanks but I've tried that option. Going to the last known good working configuration doesn't work. And I haven't installed a security update either.

This whole problem started because I moved the file msgina.dll to the directory

C:\mydocuments\jobapps (not sure if that's the correct path for mydocuments though, if someone knows the correct path to mydocuments that would b very helpful)

The file is in that directory I'm sure. Is there a way to move that file into the correct directory?

Or should I just go through install/repair


Thanx for all your help

[2x3i5x]

I think you should just go through the repair. I never needed to do it before but I think either you get your system repaired if it can do it or your system is left as is with nothing done.

[algon27]

Yeah I'm just going to go with that system repair

Thanx for ur help

I ran a chkdsk /r again, maybe something changes if not I'm gnna do the install/repair for sure

Ill let u guys know what comes up

[BC_Programmer]

chkdsk /r checks a drive for errors... a file is missing because it was moved. chkdsk won't do anything about that.


the repair will replace the system files... including msgina.dll.


perhaps be careful with yahoo answers in the future... not everybody there is particularly knowledgable, and in fact a large number of their members have the uncanny ability to speak out their *censored*. (hahaha)

[algon27]

Ok I ran the instal/repair with the windows xp disc.

Some files were not copied though. Some windows would pop up during the install process saying certain files could not b copied. I pressed ok on them.

 Something about the logo not being right? I have no idea. My day was wasted I have almost given up for now. The install was done and some window pops up saying this software can't be installed. I pressed ok it finished installing. It self rebooted and came to a black screen. I tried press ctrl alt del and nothing so I turned it off by holding the power button

Its off and I'm scared of turning it on and finding everything messed up. Any ideas? I will have to turn the computer on soon but *censored* to b honest with you guys I need a break