Windows 10: Screen randomly says “Locking”, is this malware?

Discus and support Screen randomly says “Locking”, is this malware? in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; My laptop locked out of nowhere. The monitor will not turn on and when I plug it in to charge, the light doesn’t turn on. Is my computer screwed?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Lukas-_95, Feb 15, 2021.

  1. LUKAS-_95
    Lukas-_95 Win User

    Screen randomly says “Locking”, is this malware?


    My laptop locked out of nowhere. The monitor will not turn on and when I plug it in to charge, the light doesn’t turn on. Is my computer screwed?

    :)
     
    Lukas-_95, Feb 15, 2021
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  2. FREAKSAVIOR
    freaksavior Win User

    Computer Randomly locks up

    Ok, so my dads pc (its in sp) completely randomly locks up.

    Im not sure what the deal is.

    it was working fine, i swapped boards and it game me a memory error but no big deal, fixed that. now, it locks up a few times a day, whether it is in the bios, or post screen, windows, trying to format windows ect.

    Im not sure what to do! if its the board i'll rma it and give him "back" the P45 but if its ram or hdd idk...

    what do you suggest?
     
    freaksavior, Feb 15, 2021
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  3. NYIMA YONTEN
    Nyima Yonten Win User
    No Lock screen in Windows 10.

    Hi,



    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



    This issue might occur if there is change in system settings.



    To assist you to better, please provided us the information below:

    • When you say that "rolling slideshow ", what exactly are you referring to?
    • When you say that "I can't activate it again.", are you referring that you are not able to Activate Windows 10?
    • What are the troubleshooting steps which you have performed to resolve the issue?
    I suggest you to follow the steps below to set the lock screen pictures.

    1. Right click on Desktop screen.

    2. Then click on Personalize.

    3. Click on Lock Screen.

    4. Try to select the lock screen picture.



    Please get back to us with an update on issue with Lock screen, we will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Feb 15, 2021
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  4. KARTHICKA_R
    Karthicka_R Win User

    Screen randomly says “Locking”, is this malware?

    Lock Screen Randomly Changes

    Hi John,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    I suggest you to go to the lock screen settings and disable the automatic lock screen change and check if the issue persist.

    To test the issue I suggest you to create a new user account and restart the computer and check whether you can find other new user account.

    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    • Go to Settings.
    • Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    • Select add someone else on this PC.
    • Enter a user name and hit next.
    • Click on Finish.
    • Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Feb 15, 2021
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