topic Re: VGN - FS315M Log On Screen in PCs & Accessories

VGN - FS315M Log On Screen

Tr17av — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 10:39:47 GMT

Hi Again Guys.

I have a tiiiiny little problem. At the logon screen, where the list if users can click and log on to Windows, if you leave it for about 5 minutes this message comes up.

"There were no files found"

A totally blank screen with those white words.

What do i do?

Thanks for taking the time to read.

Travis.

Re: VGN - FS315M Log On Screen

Thalamus. — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 15:43:32 GMT

Hi Tr17av,

I would guess that it's the Windows XP screen saver files (logon.scr) that are not found, not sure how to restore them just yet though..:smileyconfused:

Re: VGN - FS315M Log On Screen

Tr17av — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:20:21 GMT

Hi Thalamus,

Thanks for replying. Hmmm damn Windows. Although, the screen saver works fine normally on the desktop.

Strange eh?

Travis.

Re: VGN - FS315M Log On Screen

jammold — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:59:26 GMT

Yep logon.scr or logon32.scr is corrupted is my guess here

Try running:

SFC /SCANNOW

From Start > RUN

To see if this clears up the problem. THis command may need access to your WIndows XP files so point it to

C:\WINDOWS\i386

Re: VGN - FS315M Log On Screen

Thalamus. — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:01:28 GMT

Hi Tr17av,

The logon screen saver (logon.scr) is different to the screensaver selections made in the Display Properties.

Try doing a search for logon.scr it should be in C:\windows\system32

Re: VGN - FS315M Log On Screen

Tr17av — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 16:49:59 GMT

Hey again,

Yep, Tried both suggestions. Logon.scr is where it should be, and did what James said too. Still no joy.

Anymore suggestions?

Thank you.

Travis.

Re: VGN - FS315M Log On Screen

Thalamus. — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 17:32:06 GMT

Hi Travis,

You may find that the registry may need changing, make sure you back-up the registry first before making any changes..

Click Start then Run and type Regedit, then press OK, navigate to the registry key: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop

Look for the Data Type: under name: ScreenSaveActive Type: REG_SZ

Double click ScreenSaveActive and modify the value according to the Value Data listed below:
Value Data: [0 = ScreenSaveActive Disabled / 1 = ScreenSaveActive Enabled]

Exit Registry and Reboot

Re: VGN - FS315M Log On Screen

Tr17av — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 17:49:56 GMT

So sorry to sound as thick as poo,

How do you back them up? :smileygrin:

Re: VGN - FS315M Log On Screen

Thalamus. — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 17:57:13 GMT

Hi Travis,

This link may help

Re: VGN - FS315M Log On Screen

Tr17av — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 18:14:10 GMT

Grrr
It says to go to backup under the system tools menu from the start menu.
However, it's not in that menu!
this laptop is driving me insane!

I saved the individual registry key thing from the reg editor.

I followed your previous advice to edit it, and found that it was already active. So have just disabled it. That should stop the blank screen at least won't it?

T.

Re: VGN - FS315M Log On Screen

Thalamus. — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 18:52:26 GMT

Hmmmm, Well I'm running out of ideas...

Have you tried doing a system restore (Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Restore) to a point before the screensaver "There were no files found" message appeared?

Re: VGN - FS315M Log On Screen

Tr17av — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:39:35 GMT

*Nods head* I have tried that, however still said it.

I guess it isn't a big deal, just annoying.

Thank you for trying to help me out at least

Travis.

Re: VGN - FS315M Log On Screen

Thalamus. — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 13:26:04 GMT

Hi Travis,

If you right click on the logon.scr file and select Test, (you will need to keep the mouse pointer still) does it run correctly?

Re: VGN - FS315M Log On Screen

Tr17av — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 19:58:58 GMT

Hi Thalamus,

Yeah, after doing the test, it runs properly there... but still not at the log on screen.

I think i'm just gonna throw it outta the window!

Re: VGN - FS315M Log On Screen

Thalamus. — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 17:28:38 GMT

Hi Travis,

Well I guess if becomes to much of an annoyance you can always use the Vaio Recovery Utility...:smileywink:

Re: VGN - FS315M Log On Screen

Tr17av — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 19:44:33 GMT

I know, thought about that. That would be the 4th time i'd have used that utility!!

Thank you for trying to help anyway.

Travis.