Windows 10: Gray box with a lock in it, bottom right screen, cant figure out

Discus and support Gray box with a lock in it, bottom right screen, cant figure out in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have this gray box on the bottom right of my screen. It covers up the tray icons width-wise and is about 3 toolbars-worth of height. It started... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Colin Hayn, Aug 6, 2024.

  1. COLIN HAYN
    Colin Hayn Win User

    Gray box with a lock in it, bottom right screen, cant figure out


    I have this gray box on the bottom right of my screen. It covers up the tray icons width-wise and is about 3 toolbars-worth of height. It started popping up like 5 days agoI had not installed any new programs around that timeI tried a different monitor diff brand, res, refresh, everything and it still showsMy recovery point is too old oopsI tried "Fix problems using windows update" -> Reinstall Now and didnt workEvery search I try to do does not yield the particular problem Im havingI dont want to completely wipe and reinstall windows again. I have a bunch of games with mods that wer

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    Colin Hayn, Aug 6, 2024
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  2. MARILOU SER
    Marilou Ser Win User

    Gray Box

    Hi Debbie,

    We would like to know more information about your concern so we can better assist you.

    • When did you start seeing the gray box on your computer?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Marilou Ser, Aug 6, 2024
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  3. SHAWN BRINK
    Shawn Brink Win User
    Shawn Brink, Aug 6, 2024
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  4. BLACK PANTHER
    Black Panther Win User

    Gray box with a lock in it, bottom right screen, cant figure out

    "Gray Screen of Death"

    Thanks for your informative post!

    I had solved my 2D & gray screen issue using advice posted by erocker (see below)
    Mainly it involves creating a profile and putting higher 2D clocks:

     
    Black Panther, Aug 6, 2024
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