Lockscreen issues on Windows 8.1

Anonymous
2013-10-19T07:26:41+00:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GSHEC0oeK0&list=HL1382167444&feature=mh_lolz

I can not change my lock screen at all. It just loads but does not allow me to change it at all. The link is a video, hopefully demonstrating my problem. I am running a purchased and activated version of windows 8.1. (Purchased windows 8 and upgraded).

Thanks for your help.

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Anonymous
2013-10-22T15:16:33+00:00
  1. First, open the registry using Regedit.exe.
  2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Lock Screen
  3. Right-click on the folder and select Export.
  4. Save this as a backup incase this doesn't work for you.
  5. Copy the text in my last post, starting with Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00, into Notepad.
  6. Save the file as Update.reg.
  7. Right-click on the file and select merge.
  8. If you hit F5 in Regedit, you should see the new fields added.
  9. Try to set your lock screen, You may have to close it down first then restart the settings for it to take affect.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-11-29T08:18:59+00:00
    1. First, open the registry using Regedit.exe.
    2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Lock Screen
    3. Right-click on the folder and select Export.
    4. Save this as a backup incase this doesn't work for you.
    5. Copy the text in my last post, starting with Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00, into Notepad.
    6. Save the file as Update.reg.
    7. Right-click on the file and select merge.
    8. If you hit F5 in Regedit, you should see the new fields added.
    9. Try to set your lock screen, You may have to close it down first then restart the settings for it to take affect.

    Can you be more clear on what to click on?

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-10-24T09:41:40+00:00

    where is your last post sir,

    i can't find it , searched for about an hour

    please attach that last post link to reply

    thank you

    1. First, open the registry using Regedit.exe.
    2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Lock Screen
    3. Right-click on the folder and select Export.
    4. Save this as a backup incase this doesn't work for you.
    5. Delete Lock Screen File.
    6. Download this registry file from https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8d4UHSb-ogYRE5TSFdnd1cxU00/view?usp=sharing
    7. Install it.
    8. Try to set your lock screen, You may have to close it down first then restart the settings for it to take affect.

    Incase this is not helping you.

    1. First, open the registry using Regedit.exe.
    2. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Lock Screen
    3. Right-click on the folder and select Export.
    4. Save this as a backup incase this doesn't work for you.
    5. Open Notepad and copy this written in next step.
    6. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Lock Screen]

    "ImageId_A"="{9F5E9C6C-8359-4271-81D0-2B72817D3CDF}"

    "Details_A"="ROAMING"

    "ImageId_B"="{4F9143FC-E200-44C8-A55B-39084FB5C3C0}"

    "Details_B"="APPID:FileManager_cw5n1h2txyewy!Microsoft.Windows.PhotoManager"

    "ImageId_C"="{7C104D7F-E472-42CB-BE45-436218EEC483}"

    "Details_C"="APPID:FileManager_cw5n1h2txyewy!Microsoft.Windows.FileManager"

    "ImageId_D"="{F4BE80C1-0EBB-47F7-841A-E3F766DB1550}"

    "Details_D"="APPID:FileManager_cw5n1h2txyewy!Microsoft.Windows.FileManager"

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Lock Screen\FeedManager]

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Lock Screen\FeedManager\Feeds]

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Lock Screen\FeedManager\Selected] 7. Save it as Updated.reg 8. Right click on the saved file and select Merge. 9. If you hit F5 in Regedit, you should see the new fields added. 10. Try to set your lock screen, You may have to close it down first then restart the settings for it to take affect.

    Explained in Details the same which Ihayesjr already discussed.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-10-31T01:44:40+00:00

    https://skydrive.live.com/#cid=A6B878C61283D2E3&id=A6B878C61283D2E3%21103

    I have uploaded a saved .reg file of my previous settings.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-10-19T18:13:12+00:00

    Hi Travis,

    What is the make and model of the computer?

    Make sure you have installed all the available Windows Updates including the optional driver and firmware updates.

    You may also refer to the computer manufacturer website and try installing the latest version of graphic card drivers and check.

    If they have only Windows 8 drivers, then trying installing it in Windows 8 compatibility mode:

    Follow these steps to install the drivers in compatibility mode and check if that helps.

    a. Download the driver from the manufacturer’s website.

    b. Right-click on the driver setup file and click on ‘properties’.

    c. Click on the ‘compatibility’ tab and check the box ‘Run this program in compatibility mode for’ and select Windows 8 operating system from the drop down menu.

    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help.

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