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
    2012-11-14T17:23:09+00:00

    Hi davemanvell,

    -          Have you tried the steps mentioned in the above post?

    If not, I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned in the above post and check if it helps.

    If the issue persists, please let us know. We will be happy to help you.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-11-09T23:24:55+00:00

    Basically when I leave the computer alone for awhile, it logs me out of Windows 8. The screen goes back to the opening title screen with a sun in the upper left corner and a tall futuristic looking building on the right side with a landscape scene behind it. You have to press a key or click the mouse button to dismiss that screen. When you do you are taken to the log in prompt for my username and password.

    I'd like it if it did not log me out every once in a while like it does.

    I went into settings and told the computer to never turn off the monitor and the hard drives. I think that is the only setting that is related that I can think I have changed.

    I am using a desktop computer by the way.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-11-09T16:42:36+00:00

    Hi Davemanvell,

    From the description I understand that you would like to disable entering the password everytime you logout. I will definitely help you with this.

    I would like to know more information about the issue, so that we could help you better.

    • What do you mean by "Windows 8 keeps logging me out"? What happens exactly?
    • Have you made any changes on the computer prior to this issue?

    Method 1: I would suggest you to follow the steps under Turn Off or Shut down a PC from the link and check the status of the issue.

    **http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/settings-search-shutdown-basics#1TC=t1**

    Method 2: If the issue persists, I would also suggest you to run the power troubleshooter and check if it works.

    Follow the steps to run the troubleshooter:

    a. Press Windows key + C on your keyboard to show the Charmsbar.

    b. Type Troubleshooting and click Troubleshooting under Settings.

    c. Now type Power troubleshooter in the search option.

    d. Click on Power troubleshooter to run the troubleshooter.

    I hope it helps. If you have any issues in future please let us know. We will be happy to help you.

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