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Gore1FL

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10. Do you have any external devices attached?

Reply to The Philosopher (Reply #9)

Mon Jun 24, 2013, 10:40 PM

Jun 2013

Beside mouse keyboard, and monitor, of course.

If so, disconnect them and reboot.

Also, is your win 8 account associated with a Microsoft account? If so, create a new account and don't associate it and see if the problem persists.

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Win 8 Problem [View all] The Philosopher Jun 2013 OP

did you install Windows 8 or did it come preinstalled ? steve2470 Jun 2013 #1

Pre-installed The Philosopher Jun 2013 #2

hmmm steve2470 Jun 2013 #3

Thanks, I'll try F8 if the problem persists The Philosopher Jun 2013 #4

I'm not sure. I'd hate to tell you the wrong thing. Anyone know the answer to this ? nt steve2470 Jun 2013 #5

Hey, any help is welcome The Philosopher Jun 2013 #6

I've never done that before and I'm no expert on restoring from backups steve2470 Jun 2013 #7

the first logon takes 10 minutes Gore1FL Jun 2013 #8

Yeah, it was after. The Philosopher Jun 2013 #9

Do you have any external devices attached? Gore1FL Jun 2013 #10