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Hi

Just a quick question to see if anyone else is experiencing a similar problem in Windows 8 or if it's just me, and if anyone has any ideas about how to resolve this issue.

I lock my PC with Windows Key + L but when I come to type my password in I have to press the windows key again before typing my password or every key I press brings up some weird windows shortcuts.

If you're not experiencing this, and want to know what I mean, in W8 lock your PC and before you type your password in press the windows key and press a various selection of letters, for example 'P' brings out my dual monitor settings and asks me if I want to extend, duplicate etc.

This is really annoying as every time I come to type my password in I start typing and then a million windows come flying in from everywhere and I have to close them all, press the windows key, and then type my password.

Note; it doesnt do this bug if I lock the computer through the windows menu

Any help?

Thanks

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I think this might be a feature. Not sure, but to clear the lock wallpaper without swiping up, you can press the spacebar or enter, and you're all set to type your password without being bothered by them. But, otherwise, I've never experienced this before.

lock your PC and before you type your password in press the windows key and press a various selection of letters, for example 'P' brings out my dual monitor settings and asks me if I want to extend, duplicate etc.

Didn't do it to me

W8 Pro X64

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