Change User problem


  1. bawldiggle
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    XP Pro (x86) | 7 HP (x86) & (x64) | 7 Pro (x64)
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    "Switch User" window, how do I stop it ?


    When my PC is booted it always opens at my "Desktop" :)
    BUT when the PC is woken up after "Sleep" it always defaults to "Switch User" window

    A DDG search disable "switch user" windows 7 -uac offers no help. I had to eliminate UAC because there was an endless list of useless information.
    Obviously a screen shot is not possible

    I am the only user and admin.

    There are 48,300 results for a "Change User" search in SevenForums.com, including Google ads

    I would appreciate some guidance :)
    Last edited by bawldiggle; 06 Feb 2018 at 18:47. Reason: rectified window name
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  3. ICIT2LOL
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    Hiyya mate now is this a recent issue if so try the system restore.
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  4. torchwood
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    Hi Bawldiggle,

    can you check
    1) power options - dissable password required on wake
    2) Personalize - right click on desktop >> Personalize >> screensaver >>
    UNtick - ON resume display logon screen
    BIG NOTE you need to do this for ALL the different Themes you use.


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  6. bawldiggle
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    Hi John

    Silly me.
    I was searching for "change user" when I should have searched for "Switch User" ... and bingo ... baarod's tutorial did the trick.

    It appears changes are power option specific, I have two custom power options, although I suspect the default Balanced (recommended) appears to include my custom power options too.


    How to Enable or Disable Require Password on Wakeup in Windows 7 by baarod
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  7. bawldiggle
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    @ torchwood

    Thank you for your response, our posts crossed over.
    :)
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  8. ICIT2LOL
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    No worries mate as long as it got sorted!!:)
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