Windows 10: That pesky "Other people are still using this computer" warning when I try to shut down

After I've been using my computer I sign out of my account a local user account or a local admin account - I don't use a Microsoft account for login, and then try to shut down from the power button at the bottom right of the login screen,


It often gives me the warning about other users being logged in, even though I only turned the computer on a short while account, and only logged into the one account.


I have a number of local user and local admin accounts on this computer. But there is no indication in the list of users at the bottom left of the login screen to show which users is/are still logged in.


So I have to log in as another user at random, since I don't know which ones is/are logged in, click the Windows Start button, and click the account/user name, which will bring up a list of all other users, and indicate which ones is/are signed in.


I then have to log out, log back in as each signed in user, and then sign out of that account.


Question 1: Why are there other users logged in, and how can I prevent that from happening ?


Question 2: Why doesn't the login screen indicate which users are already signed in ?


I've used sign in/login interchangeably here, as I'm not aware of any difference



Dell Inspiron 15R N1150 with Windows 10 64-bit Version 2004, build 19041.450 fresh install onto unformatted HDD, automatic updates

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Shutdown and Restart with no warning.

Hi Steve,

User profile corruption is one of the possible reasons why your computer keeps on shutting down. To troubleshoot the issue, we suggest creating a new user account and see if the same issues will occur on a different user profile. To do this, simply follow
the steps below:

• Select the Start button, then select Settings > Accounts > Family & other people >Add
  someone else to this PC.
• Enter a user name, password, password hint, and then select Next.

Once done with the steps, let us know how it goes so we can assist you further.

 

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Hi,

I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing power problems in the system. I will certainly help you.

Please answer the below questions to assist you better.

1. What is the make and model of the computer?

2. Did you make any changes in the power settings of the computer?

This might be due to the corrupt power plan settings i suggest you to try running the Power Troubleshooter to check if it helps to resolve the issue.

Run the Power troubleshooter on the system.

Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key + X, select Control panel.
• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel
• Run the Power troubleshooter

Further you can try creating a new power plan according to your preference. Refer the link below for more details on Power Plans.

Power Plans: frequently asked questions

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/power-plans-faq#1TC=windows-8

(Steps in the article, applies to Windows 10).

Hope this helps regarding the power settings of the system. Please contact us if you are facing issues further we will be glad to assist you.

 

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