Problems when a certain user logs in.

On my computer running WinXP Home
i have this wierd problem. When i log into one of my user names the computer goes really slow and nothing works. if i use any other name it is fine.

now i want to at least access some files form this users desktop and save them so i can format. but i cant get into the folder it says access denied. i can get into any other users folder
in Documents and Settings but not the one im having problems with.

any ideas

The problem with the computer slowing up in one username could be that a lot of software starts up when you login. Go to run and type msconfig. You will see a list of items that start when you login, and you can disable them until it works better. If you can't get in at all, try running "safe mode"- reboot and press F8, choose safe mode. This runs minimal services, and usually works when there's problems. Then you can run msconfig as noted above and experiment until you find the culprit. As far as accessing that user's files from another user's account, this is a stupid annoying feature of XP when using NTFS- user account "protection." In other words, you can only access that user's **** from their own account. Depending upon how it's all configured, you probably can access different folders from every user account (I've seen prohibited access of the root of the drive, limited accounts "protected", etc.) What I've learned from my experiences is use one account if you're a single user, and make it an admin account. It's a pain in the *** otherwise, as you may have to switch accounts just to do everyday tasks (Thanks, Microsoft). Well, good luck. And by the way, with XP they only allow you 8 reinstallations of the OS, and then its worthless. More info about Microsoft and product activation...

hey thanks alot...

i went into msconfig previously it didnt work, but after reading ur post i tried it again and randomly it just started working. I have no clue what i did but i know that i disabled nortan-av now oh well.. we can deal..

as for the only 8 installs.. dam microsoft i actually buy an OS and this is what i get .. only use it 8 time.. i like to format my computer alot and well yah i like to have freedom if i buy software..

we need to push for an industry wide switch to *nix systems..