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This post will help you fix an issue with your Windows 7 computer, where your computer might give an error at windows logon with a error : Logon Process Initialization Failure. Interactive Logon Process Initialization Failure. A hotfix for this issue is available via the Windows Website. Though few more methods are mentioned herein:

Method 1 : Microsoft Hotfix Download

• Hot Fix Download Click here KB2615701

Method 2 : Disable Automatic Logon feature

• Press Windows logo key + R ( to bring up run )
• In the box type control userpasswords2
• Make sure that you are logged in as administrator
• Check the box that says “ Users must enter a username & password to use this computer”
• Click Apply
• Click OK

Method 3 : System Restore

• When you receive the error, just restart your computer
• Press F8 at the time of system boot process
• Enter Safe mode
• Follow this guide to restore your computer to an earlier time

This post will help you troubleshoot / fix a problem with your Windows 8 PC where you are unable to start Windows 8 properly. This problem might occur after a sudden restart. You might also face this issue after a normal shutdown or hibernation. More information on this error can be gathered at : Microsoft KB article

You can use the following methods to resolve this issue:

Method 1 : Windows 8 Recovery Options

• Boot from the Windows 8 DVD / USB or use the Windows Recovery CD/DVD /USB , if you created one
• Select Repair if booting from Windows 8 Installation media ( Follow the next step if you are using Recovery Media )
• Click on Troubleshoot
• Now Click on Advanced Options
• Now, you can use System Restore to restore your computer to an earlier time
• OR
• You can select Startup Repair

If that does not help :

Method 2 : Microsoft Hotfix

• A hotfix has been released by Microsoft : You can download the hotfix from here .

Method 3 : General Instructions if you face this issue on a regular basis ( Reinstalling Windows )

• If you have made up your mind that you will re-install windows. Just follow the instructions below to make sure that you do not face this issue again
• Boot into your BIOS by pressing DEL , F2 or F10 key ( refer Documentation that came with your computer or onscreen instructions )
• Go to boot options or locate an options called UEFI boot ( refer screenshot )

• Either select Both or Legacy Only
• Save and Exit
• Reinstall Windows & activate
• Remember to run Windows Update & update your installation.

This post will help your troubleshoot a problem with Windows 8, where you cannot turn on Windows Firewall. There can be a few reasons for this to happen. Reasons & possible solutions are mentioned herein.

Reason 1 & solution

• If you have a third-party antivirus / Total security software installed in your PC, make sure that the software’s own firewall is turned off. Else you will not be able to turn on Windows Firewall.
• In this scenario, it is recommended that you use only one firewall, either Windows Firewall or your Security software’s firewall.

Reason 2 & Solution

• I am assuming that you are using a antivirus software that does not have it’s own firewall and Windows Firewall is not starting.
• In this scenario, try this:

• Press Windows Logo Key + X
• Click on Command Prompt (admin)
• On the Command Prompt type : services.msc

• Within the services locate Windows Firewall service and double click it ( refer screenshot below)

• Make sure the Windows Firewall services is running, else click on start and set the start up to Automatic.

Some More Solutions

System File Checker

• Press Windows Logo Key + X
• Click on Command Prompt ( admin )
• type SFC /SCANNOW
• Let the process Finish

Uninstalling any Antivirus software

• The Very first thing should be to locate your antivirus license key / serial no. or activation information.
• After saving the above said information for installing & activating: Uninstall your Antivirus software
• Now, Restart your computer and check if Windows Firewall is running. If not, check the service startup method as mentioned above.
• Now, Go to your antivirus software manufacturer’s website, download and install the latest version ( made for windows 8 ) from the website.
• Activate with your license information.

Restoring your computer

• Follow this guide for using system restore : Click here

This post contains the steps to fix the Master Boot Record ( MBR ) of your Windows 8 PC. Master Boot Record or MBR is a essential Windows operation. If the MBR gets corrupted or gets deleted somehow you computer will not boot. To fix your MBR easily, follow the steps mentioned herein:

Using Recovery Mode with bootrec.exe

• Press Windows Logo Key + I
• On the Bottom right corner click on Change PC settings

• Now, Click On General & scroll down
• Under, Advanced Startup Click Restart Now

• After the computer restarts into Repair Mode
• Click on Troubleshoot

• Now, Click on advanced options

• From the list, select command prompt
• Now, in the command prompt type :

• bootrec.exe /fixmbr
• after the process finishes restart your computer
• That’s it !

This article will help you fix an issue with windows 8, where you cannot change the Lock screen picture. Your Windows 8 PC might show on the settings panel that the picture has been changed and the settings were saved, but the Lock screen picture does not change. In some other cases when you click on browse button, nothing happens.

To fix this, follow the methods mentioned below:

Method 1 : Using Group Policy Editor

• Make sure you are logged on as administrator
• Go to run by pressing Windows Logo Key + R
• type gpedit.msc and press Enter
• Navigate to:

• Computer Configuration
• Administrative Templates
• Control Panel
• Personalization

• Now, Double click the second entry “Prevent changing lock screen image”
• Select Disabled
• Press OK
• Now, Double click the very first entry “ Force specific default lock screen image”
• Select Disabled
• Press OK

If this method does not work :

Method 2 : Using Registry Editor

• Press Windows Logo key + X
• Click on Command Prompt (admin)
• Press Yes or provide administrator password ( if required)
• type regedit
• navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Explorer/Desktop/NameSpace
• Locate the key : {B4FB3F98-C1EA-428d-A78A-D1F5659CBA93}
• Double Click the Default value in the right pane and set the value to Other Users
• Follow the screen shot below:

• If for some reason the entry “ {B4FB3F98-C1EA-428d-A78A-D1F5659CBA93} is not present in NameSpace
• Right Click on NameSpace
• Click on Create
• Click Key
• Name the Key {B4FB3F98-C1EA-428d-A78A-D1F5659CBA93}
• Now, follow the steps mentioned above to make sure the Value for Default is Other Users

If this also does not solve your problem:

Method 3 : System File Checker

• Press Windows Logo Key + X
• Click on Command Prompt (admin)
• Type SFC /SCANNOW

After reading this article you will be able to use recovery options in windows 8. Recovery options are embedded into Windows 8 to enable the user to quickly fix / troubleshoot problems with the PC. You can use these recovery options to use system restore, Refresh your PC, use command prompt, restore your computer using a backup etc.

To quickly access Recovery mode in Windows 8:

• Locate the power button ( either within Windows or at login screen)
• Press & Hold the Shift key
• Click on Restart
• You will boot into recovery console
• Use the tool you wish from the listed options

Using Recovery Options if you cannot start Windows

• Either Boot from the Windows 8 DVD or USB drive
• OR
• Press F8 at the time of system start up
• Select Recovery
• Choose the required option from the recovery console to continue

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