Hi , you have a few options here ..
If there is a lot of software of high value i recommend to install a second harddisk..then install xp at this disk, after setting the rights ( if NTFS) copy all data to a save place and reformat the
effected disk. don't copy the virus...:-)
2nd options is to use NTFSPRO to copy the SAM key file and run this with l0phtcrack to get the admin password.
NTFSPRO can be installed at diskette and you get a DOS command prompt. then you go to WINDOWS/system32/repair
were the SAM file will reside
3th . There is a cracking tool called something like "change NT password". it worked for me always at NT4 and W2K..so i think there is no differance for XP..anyway this prog. will launch Linux(
with a script and you get the possibility to change the psw for admin at once. it will change the admin psw in the SAM key for you.
With the 2nd and 3th option you still have to findout what causes this shutdown.... but can be found in the registry offcourse.
4th option .... just reinstall XP....if data is of no value to you.
Tip : get in contact with a nice Computer freek, give him a bunch of milkyways and let him do the job.
It is true ...all OS's require a Dr degree for computerenginering these days...it is sad.....
ho ho ho.. this was my first posting for this board...how i did?
Good luck
Arabel