just got Windows 7 ultimate, i got it with an admin/admin account, created a new admin account, and then deleted the old one, also changed the computer name etc...
one weird thing happens im not sure if its related... When i lock the computer, or gets locked by screen saver etc, when i try to logon it gives me incorrect password, i then click switch user and type my password and its ok..
happen to anyone?
Whenever I switch user accounts the computer will start the switch and then lock up with a display message that says no signal on the monitor. It happens if the computer has been running for hours or only a couple of minutes. I have to shut the PC off and leave it off for 20-30 minutes. I can then restart and enter any user account. But if I try to switch user or logoff and pick a different user the whole cycle begins anew.
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It is a Pentium Core i7
2.3 Ghz
8 GB RAM
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
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