About this tag
The tag 'log off' on WindowsForum.com covers issues and configurations related to the log off process in Windows environments. Common topics include troubleshooting blank screens or repeated log offs on Windows Server and Windows 10, problems with batch scripts not executing on logoff, and the print spooler causing continuous logon/logoff cycles. Users also seek help with desktop icon corruption resolved by logging off, enabling logoff sounds, disabling password prompts after logoff, and missing system sounds for logoff events. While most content focuses on Windows, one thread discusses a black screen after logoff on Ubuntu with Nvidia drivers. The tag is useful for IT administrators and users experiencing logoff-related problems.
  1. A

    Blank screen and log off - Windows Server

    System Windows Server 2022 Data Center - After few seconds (7-10sec) of idleness the screen goes blank and then shows the log in screen. No domain policies are loaded. I've already changed screen saver and power plan settings but to no avail. There is a log in Event Viewer about running a task...
  2. TomNXT

    Windows 11 batch script on logoff does not work

    Hello, so i added my batch script for auto turning off nanoleafs on pc shutdown via this tutorial Executing a batch script on Windows shutdown but it does not work, if you run the script alone, it works fine, but not on windows shutdown... any ideas? Its added in a shutdown folder and also...
    • TomNXT
    • Thread
    • automation batch file error execution issues log off nanoleaf process scripting settings shutdown tutorial windows
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. eager2learn

    Windows 10 Windows continues logon and logoff on Windows print-server.

    On a Windows 10 Pro system, a printer is added that is connected to a Windows 2012 R2 server. Both Windows system are member of the same Domain. When, on the Windows 10 Pro system, the Service "(Print) Spooler" is Running, +/- every 30 sec a successfull logon and logoff is performed from the...
    • eager2learn
    • Thread
    • log off logon network printer print job print server print spooler service issues windows 10 windows server 2012 r2
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  4. S

    Windows 10 Desktop icons just plain white

    About 50% of the time when I book up W10, almost all desktop icons are just white ... and PC shows as busy. No matter how long I leave it does not recover. If I use Ctl_Alt_Del and log off, then log back on it does build properly. I have also carried out right-click Refresh on a correctly...
    • sargan
    • Thread
    • desktop icons icon cache log off performance issues refresh repair options system issues user interface version 21h1 windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. CarlosPR

    Windows 10 Enable Logon, Logoff and Shutdown Sound Scheme In Windows 10

    Hi I want to make the system sound when ever I Logon, Logoff or Shutdown my PC. I already went through the process (regedit) of enabling the option in the sound scheme but any sound I put in there doesn't sound. There are work around that I found that use .vbs and PowerShell Commands using Task...
    • CarlosPR
    • Thread
    • customization log off logon powershell registry shutdown sound scheme task scheduler themes windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. ragnarok1968

    Linux Ubuntu 18.04 LTS: black screen after log-off

    Hey guys, I have a problem and from what I have seen thus far from many others, Nvidia drivers may be the issue. Problem: When I log-off to get a coffee, use the head etc, the screen will go black, requiring me to reboot my system. I know of past videos I have seen whereby Linus Torvalds tells...
  7. J

    Windows 10 Disable Password Requirement After Logoff on Windows 10

    I have removed log-in password requirement (netplwz > uncheck password requirement). Then when I reboot, the password is no longer required. However, if I log off (ctrl-alt-del), a password is required to log back in. I have Windows 10, and the issue occurs on both my HP and Lenovo PC's. How do...
    • Jim B
    • Thread
    • lenovo log off netplwiz password reboot security windows 10
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. M

    Windows 10 Logoff, Logon, shutdown, restart, startup sounds not playing in Windows 10.

    Logoff, Logon, shutdown, restart, startup sounds not playing in Windows 10. What should I do?
  9. Jaime

    Windows 7 Monitor screen goes black when switching user (No Signal) message

    Hi, guys I currently have Windows 7 and am having a problem when attempting to switch users. I lock or log off from one account, click on switch user, and there is no signal. How do I resolve this issue?
    • Jaime
    • Thread
    • black screen display issues lock screen log off no signal troubleshooting user switching windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. G

    Windows 8 Wireless Keyboard stops Working Mouse is working

    I have having problems with my Keyboard, which stops working occassionly (when I press a key it gives a click sound through the speakers). Once it stops it will not work until I log off or restart.... however the mouse works perfectly. (I am using Microsoft.... Keyboard & Mouse 7000 off of the...
    • GeorgeK
    • Thread
    • click sound frustration keyboard issues log off microsoft mouse restart troubleshooting usb wireless keyboard
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  11. B

    Windows 7 Computers lose connectivity

    Dell OptiPlex's. Windows 7 Pro with the latest SP's. We are on a Windows 2008 domain with 80+ computers. I have 3 users that lose the ability to browse the Internet or connect to new shares via UNC or IP paths. We can ping all over the internal or external devices. We can resolve DNS. Any...
    • bbazian
    • Thread
    • connectivity dns domain firewall log off malware microsoft security network optiplex ports share symantec task manager troubleshooting unc windows 2008 windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. A

    Windows 7 Windows 7 Logoff Button Causes System Hang and Black Screen Issue

    I installed win7 32 bit. when i use the logoff button, the system hangs and i have a black screen. i have to press the power button and hold to force it off and then turn it on again. can anybody help please?
  13. B

    Windows 7 Windows 7 auto log off

    I have a lenovo pc running windows 7 and only is used to run a digital signage program which displays on a TV. The program will run when I start it at 4:30 am and will run constantly all day. We close at midnight and it is still running. At some point between midnight and 4;30 am again, I...
    • babs
    • Thread
    • application settings computer issues digital signage display technology event log hard drive lenovo log off sleep mode windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  14. P

    Windows 7 mapped network drive speed drops after some time

    I have a problem with the speed of my mapped network drive. At first al is wel and file loading is as fast as to be expected. But after some time the transfer speed drops dramaticaly and it becomes very slow. I tested it primaraly with loading of image sequences, but it affects all file loading...
    • polder
    • Thread
    • connection issues device settings file sharing file transfer gigabit hp procurve idle timer image sequences internet speed log off mapped drives network monitoring network settings pc users performance server configuration ssd raid transfer speed troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  15. K

    Same KB has downloaded and installed 61 times

    Everytime I log off it says Downloading Pleas Wait and KB2310138 downloads and installs. What should I do to stop this from happening? K2310138 is an update for MS Security Essentials.
    • KCav
    • Thread
    • download installation kb2310138 log off microsoft security essentials update windows issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Software Updates
  16. M

    Windows 7 Unsaved changes are lost in a Word document when logging off PC

    Hello all, When our users log off one of our departmental images, and they haven't saved their work in Word, as the machine logs off, they are asked if they want to save their work (as I would expect), but rather than being given the opportunity to say "yes", Word is instead just closed down...
    • malawi2854
    • Thread
    • department documents log off registry teaching staff timeout unsaved changes user experience windows word
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  17. E

    Windows 7 Windows doesn't want to Shut Down only Log off.

    Hey guys, I have an issue with my computer and Window 7 that I was hoping you could provide insight on how to fix. Recently I have noticed that Windows 7 doesn't want to shut down. Heck, it doesn't even restart and Hibernate. When I go to Shut down the only option it provides is Log Off. You...
  18. P

    Windows 7 Computer does not shut down, restart or log off.

    I have just bought a new PC, installed windows 7 64bit and it doesnt seem to want to shut down or restart, when i press shut down i have a blue screen appear and when i try to restart nothing happens. I have tried doing the same in 'safe mode' and still the same problem. Any help with this would...
    • PistolPete
    • Thread
    • blue screen computer issues log off new computer operating system restart safe mode shutdown troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  19. 3

    Windows 7 logon log off error messages ??????

    can some one please look at the attachment and see whats this is abou I cant find a solution in microsoft help
    • 3doz
    • Thread
    • error help log off logon message microsoft support windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  20. Q

    Windows 7 Windows 7 Log off theme music problem

    Hi everyone. Everytime I log off or shutdown my laptop, this thing appears (the screen shot above). I recently changed my theme. I downloaded it from vikitech.com. The sound that plays is, well, the evil laughing of the joker (from the batman). Can someone explain this why that thing pops up...
    • qupav
    • Thread
    • evil laughing home premium joker log off music problem shutdown sound themes windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support