This behavior is typically reported after Windows 11 is forced to return to life after being in hibernation – Most issues have reported that this problem occurs on laptops and ultrabooks after they open the lid after closing it previously. After digging around for possible causes, we uncovered that the issue is almost always related to a Windows 11 bug brought about by build 22000.4. A few insiders have already confirmed that Microsoft is already working on an official fix that will stop this problem from appearing. But until we get an official fix from Microsoft, there are still a few verified fixed that you can enforce in order to ensure that you don’t become stuck at the login screen on Windows 11.
Reload the login interface
If you’re looking for a quick fix that will allow you to force the login screen to appear without the need to reboot your computer, try pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete. This will force the sign-in interface to appear, allowing you to log in with your account. But keep in mind that this is not a permanent fix – This is merely a workaround that will allow you to get past the stuck log-in screen without the need to restart your computer. If you’re looking for a permanent fix, move down directly to method 3 below.
Restart your PC
Another temporary workaround is to simply restart your computer forcibly, forcing your Windows 11 PC to boot normally rather than resume from a hibernation stage. But keep in mind that you won’t be able to restart normally as the power menu won’t be visible at all. The only way to restart really at this point is to force shutdown by pressing the power button on your PC. Note: If you’re on a laptop, you’ll need to long-press the power button until power is cut. Shortpessing the power button will only force your PC to enter hibernation again (unless you modified the default behavior of your power button). As you can see, this is not an elegant solution, so consider enforcing one of the methods below in order to prevent this issue from occurring in the future.
Installing every pending update
Insider talk is suggesting that Microsoft is very close to resolving this issue with the next Windows 11 build available through the Dev Channel. So before you take any drastic measures that will ensure that this issue doesn’t happen, you should first ensure that you install every pending Windows Update. Important: Fixes addressing critical system processes typically arrive through Important or Critical updates, but you should install every pending update just to be sure. Follow the instructions below to install every pending update for your Windows 11 version and see if this fixes your sign in issues: Note: You might not be able to access Windows Update using the GUI. If this is applicable, you’ll need to boot in safe mode. We’ve included step-by-step instructions on how to enter safe mode. In case you are able to get past the login screen and use Windows normally, start directly with step 5. In case the issue is still not resolved, move down to the next potential fix below.
Disable Lock Screen Behavior on Windows 11
If none of the potential workarounds have been effective in your case, the only thing you can do at this point in order to avoid the scenario in which your Windows 11 PC gets stuck at the login screen is to effectively disable the lock screen from the Settings menu. This will ensure that the scenario in which this bug occurs can’t occur anymore as the lock screen doesn’t appear anymore when you return your PC from sleep or idle mode. By default, Windows 11 is configured to automatically display the lock screen when the PC returns to life after a period of inactivity. But this behavior can be easily changed from the Settings menu. Follow the instructions below to learn how to effectively turn off the Lock Screen feature in Windows 11: Note: In some situations, you might be unable to get past the login screen. In this case, you’ll need to boot in safe mode. If you can get past the login screen by restarting, skip directly to step 5. Additionally, if you want to keep the default power-saving behavior where your Windows 11 screen shuts down during long periods of inactivity, you can simply disable the sign-in process. Here’s how to do this: Note: If you were previously able to enforce this fix by booting from safe mode, you’ll need to prevent your OS from booting in Safe Mode at every startup. To do this, press Windows key + R and type msconfig. Inside the System Configuration menu, access the Boot tab and uncheck the box associated with Safe Boot.
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