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My PC will lock itself after a period of not being used. After I input my password and unlock it, clicking shortcuts will either open the application multiple times or open the system 32 folder. Sometimes I can then click shortcuts, files or folders and other times I can't click anything at all. Pressing keys seems to either do nothing or open random applications and I can't access the windows 8 screen which shows my apps or bring up the side panel either once this has happened.

I've scanned my computer using Malwarebytes and Avast, found and deleted a few "potential threats" but am still having this problem. It only seems to happen after the computer locks itself.

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  • Ever resolve this issue?
    – Rake36
    Apr 20, 2015 at 17:32

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This sounds like trouble: My suggestion is to refresh windows.

Be aware that this deinstalls all your applications currently installed and can result in loss of data

  • Open the charm menu (windows + C)
  • Click on 'Settings'
  • Click on 'Change PC settings'
  • Click on 'Update and Recovery'
  • Click on 'Recovery'
  • Click on 'Get started' button in 'Refresh your PC without affecting your files.'
  • Follow the instructions on the screen.

Be aware that this deinstalls all your applications currently installed and can result in loss of data

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