Windows 10: Windows Hello randomly and repeatedly locks PC while it is in use

Discus and support Windows Hello randomly and repeatedly locks PC while it is in use in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; I have a fully patched and updated Dell XPS 8500 Special Edition full specs and config info at link with Logitech BRIO 4K webcam connected. I use the... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by jdrchv, Mar 25, 2021.

  1. JDRCHV
    jdrchv Win User

    Windows Hello randomly and repeatedly locks PC while it is in use


    I have a fully patched and updated Dell XPS 8500 Special Edition full specs and config info at link with Logitech BRIO 4K webcam connected. I use the webcam for Windows Hello Face login.


    I'm frequently having an issue in which the PC will suddenly lock itself during use. Sometimes using Windows Hello to unlock it the 1st time thereafter will fail with a "can't find you" message, but then it works the 2nd time.


    Any ideas?

    :)
     
    jdrchv, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 2021
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  3. ANANDSAP123
    anandsap123 Win User
    PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, Mar 25, 2021
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  4. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows Hello randomly and repeatedly locks PC while it is in use

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 25, 2021
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