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
    2017-03-03T21:31:02+00:00

    I try to log into Facebook and it keeps sending me to the original screen

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-06-16T11:53:15+00:00

    It's actually pretty simple solution. In my case it started happening after I disabled my screen saver and set it to (None). There is one thing usually being overlooked... yes, we disabled the screen saver, but we did not disable logging off after certain amount of time has passed. That option is usually still checked. Weird thing is Microsoft decided to leave it under Screen Saver section, instead of creating its own sub-section, or at least word it better.

    Here's easy way how to fix it...

    1. Right click anywhere on the desktop and choose "PERSONALIZE", and then choose "SCREEN SAVER".
    2. If you recently disabled screen saver, and have it set to (None) (inside that Screen Saver drop down menu), you'll notice that "On resume, display logon screen" option is still checked. Time on the left, inside the "Wait:" box is the time for how long it will take before Windows logs you off.
    3. Remove the check mark from the "On resume, display logon screen" and Windows will stop logging you off automatically.

    Next time when you want to enable screen saver and have your computer ask you for login password, make sure to put that check mark back again.

    Cheers!

    I Love you !!  Enough said... and I can stop pulling my hair out now :)

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-08-19T10:37:07+00:00

    What I did was go into settings. then Personilization. then click Screensaver at the bottom right. Now you can adjust the time before screensaver is shown ( 20 mins  or what you like) . It probably is set to 1 minute. Also untick  sign in box if you do not want to sign in everytime after screensaver is shown .

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