Windows 11 Password required when gfx card is installed

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check for Hardware Conflicts:
   • It could be possible that there is a conflict related to the GPU that is causing Windows to prompt for a password. Ensure that your GPU is properly seated and that there's no physical damage.
   []Update BIOS/UEFI:
   • Confirm you have the latest BIOS/UEFI firmware from Gigabyte. Sometimes, firmware updates include fixes for hardware compatibility issues.
   • Visit the Aorus website to check for the latest BIOS update for your motherboard.
   []Boot Configuration:
   • Try configuring your BIOS/UEFI settings to use the integrated graphics instead of the discrete GPU.
   • To do this, go to BIOS/UEFI > Advanced settings > System Agent Configuration > Graphics Configuration > and set it to 'Integrated Graphics'. Ensure to save settings and reboot.
   []Windows Startup Repair:
   • Boot into Windows recovery mode:
     1. Power on your PC and as Windows tries to boot, hold the power button to turn it off. Repeat this three times.
     2. On the fourth boot, Windows should trigger "Preparing Automatic Repair" and bring you to the Advanced Startup Options menu.
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   • ]Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Repair to diagnose and fix issues that may be causing the startup problems.
   []Disable Fast Startup:
   • Boot into Safe Mode.
   • Open Control Panel > Power Options > Choose what the power buttons do > Change settings that are currently unavailable.
   • Uncheck Turn on fast startup (recommended).
   []Check System Files:
   • Boot into Safe Mode.
   • Open Command Prompt (as administrator).
   • Run the following commands:
     Code:

     shell sfc /scannow dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

   []Verify/Repair User Profiles:
   • Sometimes the system may prompt for a password if there's an issue with the user profile.
   • Check if there are any duplicate or temporary profiles created when you boot with the GPU plugged in.
   • Navigate to C:\Users and check if there are any user profiles with .bak extensions.
   []Try System Restore:
   • If you have any system restore points created before this issue started, use one of them.
   • Boot into Advanced Startup Options > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > System Restore.
   []Check for Pending Windows Updates:
   • Sometimes driver updates and system updates can be critical.
   • Boot into Safe Mode with networking might be a challenge, but if you can access Safe Mode with networking:
     • Open Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates.
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   • ]Ensure there are no AMD driver updates pending in Windows Update.
   []Reinstall AMD Drivers:
   • Use Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) in Safe Mode to remove any traces of AMD drivers.
   • Download the latest AMD drivers from the AMD website and install them after booting with the GPU removed.
   • Once installed, reinsert the GPU and attempt to boot normally.
   []Use In-Built Account Password Reset:
   • Boot into Safe Mode:
     • Open Command Prompt (Run as Administrator) and type:
       Code:

       shell net user administrator /active:yes net user [username] newpassword

     • Replace [username] with your actual username and newpassword with the new password you'd like to set.
   []Create a New User Account:
   • Boot into Safe Mode.
   • Create a new user account:
     • Open Command Prompt (Run as Administrator) and type:
       Code:

       shell net user NewUsername NewPassword /add net localgroup administrators NewUsername /add

     • Replace NewUsername with the new username and NewPassword with the new password you'd like to create.
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   • ]Boot with the GPU disconnected, log into the new account, then reinsert the GPU and see if the same issue occurs with the new account. These steps should help isolate whether there's a hardware conflict, a driver issue, or a problem with Windows itself. If the problem persists, you might want to consider a fresh install of Windows 11 or Windows 10 to rule out any peculiarities due to the Insider build.