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This link may be useful:
https://www.elevenforum.com/t/turn-on-or-off-fast-startup-in-windows-11.1212/
In case the problem continues Windows log files can be troubleshooted.
Why is my Windows pc automatically locking after startup?
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luke benetatos
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So a couple years ago i was receiving this unexpected issue on my windows 11 pc where a couple seconds after starting my pc up, it automatically locks (or hibernates) itself. i was not pressing the lock shortcut (if there is one) on my keyboard, nor was my battery almost out. it just locks. this happened to me around five times and i would like this addressed pls
ty in advance
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Lakshya Kurup 10 Reputation points2025-06-22T10:50:52.82+00:00 This issue is likely caused by one of these:
Fast Startup glitch – Try disabling it in Power Options.
Faulty keyboard/power button – Might be sending a false lock signal.
Task Scheduler – Check if any task is set to lock/hibernate on login.
Malware or script – Run a full antivirus scan to be safe.
Power settings – Make sure it’s not set to hibernate right after boot.
✅ Try disabling Fast Startup first — that usually fixes it.
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Q&A Assist2025-06-22T03:59:13.3533333+00:00 AI generated content. This question contains an answer created with AI from Q&A Assist. Learn moreThere could be several reasons why your Windows PC is automatically locking or hibernating shortly after startup. One possibility is related to power settings, particularly if "Fast Startup" is enabled. When Fast Startup is active, the system may not properly shut down or hibernate, leading to unexpected behavior such as reverting to the lock screen.
Another potential cause could be related to scheduled maintenance tasks that wake the computer, which might inadvertently trigger a lock or hibernation. If your system has scheduled tasks that are set to run shortly after startup, they could be causing the system to lock.
To address this issue, you might want to check your power settings, disable Fast Startup, and review any scheduled tasks that may be affecting your system's behavior.
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