Kicked back to Login screen after inactivity

dan1701a

dan1701a

Member
Hi,

I've probably posted this here before, but I'm about at my wit's end regarding this issue. When my computer is idle for a period of time (and it varies), the screen goes black and then switches back to the login screen. For a while, it was only doing it after several hours of inactivity, but now it's mere minutes. I thought I was the only one with this issue, but I stumbled across this post from March 2009, from user Raechul:

"I have searched everywhere and can't figure out how to keep this computer from going to the login screen after being idle for ten minutes!

I saw this thread and it was not what I needed- my settings are already set to not show the login screen, so I'm still at a loss.

Does anyone know how to stop it from going to login annoyance?"

I checked the highlighted link, but found nothing to solve my problem. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the nVidia graphics drivers. I've updated said drivers through Windows Update. I've done a full malware and virus scan. I've disabled hibernation, I've checked my power settings, I've disabled the screensaver. Nothing seems to make a difference.

My computer is an Acer Aspire 4520 laptop, nVidia GeForce 7000M graphics, AMD Athlon x2 64bit processor, Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit version. Screen resolution is 1280 x 800. All of the "wake on" settings are disabled, and in my power settings the "require login on wake" is disabled as well.

This is really getting annoying. I hope there's someone brainy-er than I am out there who knows what's going on. TIA for your help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4520
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 x2 TK-57
    Memory
    4 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    nVidia GeForce 7000
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    120gb
Do you have your laptop set to go to sleep after a set time?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad T400
    CPU
    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
    Motherboard
    LENOVO 64734VM
    Memory
    2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD 1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp 1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm 1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    Internet Speed
    Medium for New Zealand
    Other Info
    Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset. Only ever used a laptop. Also use USB Freeview TV Card Lenovo Docking Station External Speakers Other bits a pieces as needed
Just finished looking at others with the same problem.
They say to install the service pack for .NET Services. (from Microsoft)
Also check your screensaver is not set to lock the screen.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad T400
    CPU
    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
    Motherboard
    LENOVO 64734VM
    Memory
    2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD 1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp 1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm 1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    Internet Speed
    Medium for New Zealand
    Other Info
    Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset. Only ever used a laptop. Also use USB Freeview TV Card Lenovo Docking Station External Speakers Other bits a pieces as needed
ilikefree said:
Do you have your laptop set to go to sleep after a set time?
Click to expand...

No, I have disabled sleep while on AC power. And since my battery only lasts 30 minutes, I don't use the battery.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4520
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 x2 TK-57
    Memory
    4 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    nVidia GeForce 7000
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    120gb
ilikefree said:
Just finished looking at others with the same problem.
They say to install the service pack for .NET Services. (from Microsoft)
Also check your screensaver is not set to lock the screen.
Click to expand...

The screensaver is disabled, and the checkbox requiring a password is unchecked (just to make sure :D). I'll try the .NET service pack, but I think I have the most recent one (I'm on Ubuntu right now, so I'll have to reboot into Vista and see what's going on).

What, exactly, does the .NET framework do for me anyway? I don't use Microsoft Office, and I've disabled the .NET plugin for Firefox since they installed it without my permission anyway (and disabling it doesn't seem to adversely affect my browsing experience anyway). If it doesn't really accomplish anything for me, would it not be better just to uninstall it?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4520
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 x2 TK-57
    Memory
    4 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    nVidia GeForce 7000
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    120gb
UPDATE: I have both .NET framework 3.5 SP1 as well as .NET framework 4.0. Could there be a conflict between the two?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4520
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 x2 TK-57
    Memory
    4 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    nVidia GeForce 7000
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    120gb

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad T400
    CPU
    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
    Motherboard
    LENOVO 64734VM
    Memory
    2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD 1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp 1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm 1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    Internet Speed
    Medium for New Zealand
    Other Info
    Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset. Only ever used a laptop. Also use USB Freeview TV Card Lenovo Docking Station External Speakers Other bits a pieces as needed

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad T400
    CPU
    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
    Motherboard
    LENOVO 64734VM
    Memory
    2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD 1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp 1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm 1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    Internet Speed
    Medium for New Zealand
    Other Info
    Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset. Only ever used a laptop. Also use USB Freeview TV Card Lenovo Docking Station External Speakers Other bits a pieces as needed
ilikefree said:
Welcome Screen Appears When Resuming from Sleep or Screensaver Mode in Windows 7 and Windows Vista - The Winhelponline Blog

This is similar, They all point to a setting in the screensaver box.
Click to expand...

Yeah, my power settings are set to "Don't require a password", and the screensaver is disabled.

And regarding the .NET framework, I'd be a little afraid of uninstalling it because I don't know what programs require it. I may, however, uninstall 3.5 SP1 and leave version 4 intact, in case there is a conflict between 3.5 and 4.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4520
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 x2 TK-57
    Memory
    4 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    nVidia GeForce 7000
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    120gb
Make a restore point before you do this.
I am not sure what will happen when you do that.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Thinkpad T400
    CPU
    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz
    Motherboard
    LENOVO 64734VM
    Memory
    2.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family
    Sound Card
    Conexant 20561 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15 inch
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    1x 180GB Intel 530 series SSD 1 x 120GB Hitachi 5400rmp 1 x 650GB Western Digital Elements 5400rpm 1x 1Tb Western Digital Elements 5400rpm
    Internet Speed
    Medium for New Zealand
    Other Info
    Weakest part of my computer is the graphics chipset. Only ever used a laptop. Also use USB Freeview TV Card Lenovo Docking Station External Speakers Other bits a pieces as needed
Well, I uninstalled .NET Framework 3.5 SP1, but left 4.0 alone. Let's let it sit overnight and see what happens.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4520
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 x2 TK-57
    Memory
    4 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    nVidia GeForce 7000
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    120gb
No change in the status. In fact, it now kicks me off with apparently no rhyme or reason. Windows Update wanted to reinstall .NET 3.5 SP1, so I hid it. I don't notice any problems without it.

At any rate, I'm officially stumped. Short of taking my system back to "out-of-box" condition, I don't know what else to try.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4520
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 x2 TK-57
    Memory
    4 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    nVidia GeForce 7000
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    120gb
dan1701a,

If you create a new administrator type user account, restart the PC,
and log in to and use only the new account, does the problem persist?

(Changing the settings as you have with the existing account - re:
screensaver, sleep, power options, etc.)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Compaq/SR5130NX
    CPU
    AMD AthlonTM 64x2 3800+
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE
Haven't tried that yet. Let me give that a shot.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 4520
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 x2 TK-57
    Memory
    4 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    nVidia GeForce 7000
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800
    Hard Drives
    120gb
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