How do I keep Windows 8 from logging me out all the time?

Anonymous
2012-11-08T23:37:17+00:00

After awhile Windows 8 keeps logging me out. then I have to click then re-enter my password every time.

How can I disable this?

I only have one user account and will not have any others.

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Anonymous
2012-12-28T08:54:29+00:00

Had the same problem. 

Solution: Control Panel/User Accounts/Reset security policies.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-11-17T14:29:00+00:00

    just read most of the problems and the same thing happened to me today and this is how I repaired it,,,,,,its still not logging out at the moment.

    control panel-user accounts-make changes to my account in pc settings.

    scroll to ......sync your settings.. passwords (this was turned on) I turned it off and I haven't been logged out yet, so far so good.

    the only thing that I changed today was that I created a homegroup on the wireless laptop to sync with hardwired rj45 connector to router on desktop. I normally create the homegroup on the desk top and join via the laptop.

    anyways,,,, still not logging out, hope it works for other users.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-08-07T20:56:46+00:00

    That "tall futuristic looking building" is the Seattle Space Needle

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-07-19T14:28:51+00:00

    I dont have a "Reset Security Policies" option...

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-06-25T10:21:05+00:00

    In my case I cured the problem as follows.

    On my brand new desktop PC I uninstalled the norton security software that came pre installed after which I began to experience the problem of getting the blank screen and then having to enter my password every time. Eventually, having tried all the various suggestions, I discovered an app called "Norton Studio" was still on my system. I uninstalled it and that solved my problem.

    Obviously others may have different issues but that was my experience for what it's worth.

    Good luck!

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