I have windows xp home edition - monitor of laptop has cracks and cannot see the full screen -- I cannot see the userid icons when I start xp - how do I login to system to access files on system 1 person needs an answerI do too

If you are just trying to retrieve your data, it will be much easier to just pull the hard drive. Put it in a USB drive enclosure or use a USB drive adapter, attach it to a working computer, copy your data off that way.MS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!