Windows 10: Can WIN11 automatic window sizes be locked?

bobphi · Aug 7, 2023

I have a new HP Envy computer. Although I like the new WIN11 automatic window arrangement function, I don’t use it. One function specific to my computer is to automatically enter a sleep-like mode. After a settable amount of time the screen goes black, and I enter my PIN number to reactivate it. Unfortunately, any WIN11-set window sizes are lost. I have no problem if I set them myself.

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peach1971 · Aug 7, 2023

all games crash!

I suggest you run rthdribl > http://www.daionet.gr.jp/~masa/archives/rthdribl_1_2.zip
Increase the window size step by step and watch your vga temps permanently.
What happens?
If it crashes, run at stock speeds as suggested before and retry.

P.S.: When your system locks, does the display signal turn off after a time?
Stuttering sound or no sound at all when freezing?
What X1800XT model do you own exactly?

Amit(Kumar) · Aug 7, 2023

increase text size

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Follow the steps to change the font size:

Click on "Windows logo" and select "Settings".

Select "System".

You can change the font size here.

Follow the steps to go to Control Panel:

Type "Control Panel" in the search bar.

Select "Control Panel" from suggestions.

I hope this helps you. If you have any further query in future, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.

Thank you.

newtekie1 · Aug 7, 2023

[Tip] Automatic Login to Windows and Instantly lock the computer.

Problem: You like to leave XYZ program running 24/7, but XYZ program only starts when you log into the computer(XYZ can be whatever program you want). So when automatic updates hit and auto-restart your computer, the XYZ program doesn't start back up. You could not put a password on your user account, so the computer automatically logs onto your user account when it reboots, but that is insecure, and if you have nosy roommates/children/super intelligent monkeys, if there is no password they might get on your computer and find your huge collection of por...legally obtained songs...

Solution: Set Windows to automatically log into a password protected user account, and then instantly lock the computer.*Rockout :rockout: Here's how:

I'm going to assume you already have your user account password protected. If not, setup a password for your user account now...I'll wait...ok, moving on.

In the Run dialog type "control userpasswords2" without quotes. Then press OK.

In the User Accounts window uncheck the box for "Users must enter a password to use this computer." Press OK.

In the Automatically Log On window enter your username and password. Press OK.

Open Notepad and type "rundll32.exe user32.dll, LockWorkstation" without quotes.

Save the text document as lock.bat. Make sure you change Save as type: from *.txt to *.*!

Drag lock.bat into your Startup folder.

That is it. Now when the computer is rebooted it will automatically log in to your account, load any programs you want started, and lock the computer so a password is still required to use it.*Toast :toast:

A few notes:

If you change the password for your user account, it will break the auto login. You will have to go back into control userpasswords2 and re-enter your login information.

This should work with any recent version of Windows, I've tested it back to at least XP. You shouldn't be using anything older than that anyway.

I've tested this with Win7 and Vista Home Premium and up. It should work on Home Basic and Starter as well, and it should work on XP Home, but I haven't tested this personally. The lower versions of Windows might not have the Control Userpasswords2 ability.

This works with Server versions of Windows also.