Windows 8 locks up after login

The rundll32 command is executed immediately on automatic logon, and locks your PC. This is before executing File Explorer, so is the safest solution without depeneding on external tools. This program locks the desktop before Explorer is started, and it password protects Safe Mode as well. This post is aimed at Windows 8 users, however, all methods should work perfectly on other Windows versions as well.

Home » How To? Enter your password. Followers 0. Recommended Posts. DaDude Posted October 31, Posted October 31, Anyone know how to fix this? And most importantly, what the heck caused this sudden problem?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options Are there any other users on the machine that he could try logging in as? C Posted October 31, Since you can access the login screen, hit Shift, click on the power button, and hit restart.

DaDude Posted November 1, Posted November 1, Anibal P Posted November 1, We had a similar issue cause by our AV.

Did this just happen now? If so, I'm wondering if Microsoft released a very buggy update. Is this just laziness by ASUS or what? Anyway, I have changed all mine to 8.

Thanks RosalieG. Great stuff. Another thing that can hang up 8. While 8. I had same problem with unresponsive task bar in Windows 8. I unplugged laptop, then removed battery. Put battery back in, plugged laptop in and restarted laptop. Magically, task bar is now responding. Your email address will not be published. Skip to content Advertisement.

Contents hide. Check your hardware. Use the Windows Troubleshooters. Organize your startup. Update your drivers or uninstall some buggy driver. Check your system for malware. Check the Event Logs. Last try: disable the dynamic processor ticks. Support us Winaero greatly relies on your support.

Author: Abhishek Kumar Abhishek is a qualified blogger and Windows enthusiast, who loves to write about computers. Here is my solution which I believe has solved the problem for me: Regarding Windows 8. Also, most of these programs were not configured to 8. You need to manually do this it seems. EXE Now my old laptop still on Windows 8. No freezing at all. Your solution fixed my computer as well. Thanks a million.

Your solution worked for me too. Macs have TONS of issues as well. Thank you a lot! Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Previous Previous post: How to boot into Windows 8. Next Next post: Black theme for Windows 8.

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We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. I never had any bad experiences with Window 7 so far after using it for the last 2 years. It's a pity about Windows 8 as it was starting to grow on me. It good to have the choice OK.

I think there will be a lot of people reporting issues with Windows 8 going forward until at least Microsoft release a service pack for it. Personal I think the OS was pushed out to fast, but that's just my opinion! You are welcome. But why don't you automate the login. There you have to uncheck the little box and enter your password twice.