W11 24H2 Settings - Windows security window locks up, cannot enter password


Nipdawg

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In Windows 11 24H2 when I go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options, scroll down to "If you've been away, when should Windows require you to sign in again?" under Additional settings. When I try to change this from "15 minutes" to "Never", I receive the prompt to enter the password. The problem is that I cannot type the password, and the Windows Security window locks up where I have to end task on the process. I use a local account in Windows 11 Pro 24H2 on all my systems and all systems are experiencing the same problem. Never had this problem until recently.

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View attachment Settings-lockup.mp4
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D Raphael AM5 4.1GHz 6C/12T
    Motherboard
    ASUS B650-PLUS TUF GAMING WIFI ATX AM5
    Memory
    G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL32
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon Graphics (need to upgrade)
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer Nitro XV272U V3bmiiprx 27" 2K WQHD (2560 x 1440) 180Hz Gaming Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P3 Plus 500GB 3D NAND Flash PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe M.2
    PSU
    PowerSpec 750 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply
    Case
    Inland X1 Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper 212 CPU Air Cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
    Mouse
    Several
    Internet Speed
    800/600 Fiber
    Browser
    Any popular browser
    Antivirus
    None
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Powerspec B734
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (3.8GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASRock A520M-HDV
    Memory
    16GB DDR4-2666 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sceptre Curved 24-inch Gaming Monitor 1080p R1500 98% sRGB HDMI x2 VGA Build-in Speakers, VESA Wall Mount Machine Black (C248W-1920RN Series)
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue SN570 1TB NVME Gen3
    PSU
    400W PSU
    Case
    Mid-tower case
    Cooling
    CPU fan cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech MK270
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK270
    Internet Speed
    800/600
    Browser
    Any popular browser
    Antivirus
    None
Try resetting Settings app open the PowerShell as an admin and execute following command to reset the Settings app.

Code:
Get-AppxPackage *windows.immersivecontrolpanel* | Reset-AppxPackage
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    Erica6
    Memory
    Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC671
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
Try resetting Settings app open the PowerShell as an admin and execute following command to reset the Settings app.

Code:
Get-AppxPackage *windows.immersivecontrolpanel* | Reset-AppxPackage
Ran the above, same problem.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D Raphael AM5 4.1GHz 6C/12T
    Motherboard
    ASUS B650-PLUS TUF GAMING WIFI ATX AM5
    Memory
    G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL32
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon Graphics (need to upgrade)
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer Nitro XV272U V3bmiiprx 27" 2K WQHD (2560 x 1440) 180Hz Gaming Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P3 Plus 500GB 3D NAND Flash PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe M.2
    PSU
    PowerSpec 750 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply
    Case
    Inland X1 Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper 212 CPU Air Cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
    Mouse
    Several
    Internet Speed
    800/600 Fiber
    Browser
    Any popular browser
    Antivirus
    None
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Powerspec B734
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (3.8GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASRock A520M-HDV
    Memory
    16GB DDR4-2666 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sceptre Curved 24-inch Gaming Monitor 1080p R1500 98% sRGB HDMI x2 VGA Build-in Speakers, VESA Wall Mount Machine Black (C248W-1920RN Series)
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue SN570 1TB NVME Gen3
    PSU
    400W PSU
    Case
    Mid-tower case
    Cooling
    CPU fan cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech MK270
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK270
    Internet Speed
    800/600
    Browser
    Any popular browser
    Antivirus
    None
Reinstall settings app.

 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    Erica6
    Memory
    Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC671
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
Reinstall settings app.

Unfortunately, same problem.

I find it strange that this problem started after I reloaded Windows 11 24H2 on the systems and fully updated them. I use local accounts only.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D Raphael AM5 4.1GHz 6C/12T
    Motherboard
    ASUS B650-PLUS TUF GAMING WIFI ATX AM5
    Memory
    G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL32
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon Graphics (need to upgrade)
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer Nitro XV272U V3bmiiprx 27" 2K WQHD (2560 x 1440) 180Hz Gaming Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P3 Plus 500GB 3D NAND Flash PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe M.2
    PSU
    PowerSpec 750 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply
    Case
    Inland X1 Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper 212 CPU Air Cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
    Mouse
    Several
    Internet Speed
    800/600 Fiber
    Browser
    Any popular browser
    Antivirus
    None
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Powerspec B734
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (3.8GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASRock A520M-HDV
    Memory
    16GB DDR4-2666 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sceptre Curved 24-inch Gaming Monitor 1080p R1500 98% sRGB HDMI x2 VGA Build-in Speakers, VESA Wall Mount Machine Black (C248W-1920RN Series)
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue SN570 1TB NVME Gen3
    PSU
    400W PSU
    Case
    Mid-tower case
    Cooling
    CPU fan cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech MK270
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK270
    Internet Speed
    800/600
    Browser
    Any popular browser
    Antivirus
    None
If you haven't executed the execute, following commands one at a time.

Code:
Dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth


Sfc /scannow


Chkdsk C: /f
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    Erica6
    Memory
    Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC671
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
If you haven't executed the execute, following commands one at a time.

Code:
Dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth


Sfc /scannow


Chkdsk C: /f
I know these commands are good from that I just re-installed these systems. I do run these commands regularly.

I found that running netplwiz command again, re-applying the user password to the security prompt corrected this problem for now. I tried this before and it would not auto login and set the "If you've been away, when should Windows require you to sign in again?" option to Never. Never is set now.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D Raphael AM5 4.1GHz 6C/12T
    Motherboard
    ASUS B650-PLUS TUF GAMING WIFI ATX AM5
    Memory
    G.Skill Flare X5 Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-6000 PC5-48000 CL32
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon Graphics (need to upgrade)
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer Nitro XV272U V3bmiiprx 27" 2K WQHD (2560 x 1440) 180Hz Gaming Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Crucial P3 Plus 500GB 3D NAND Flash PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe M.2
    PSU
    PowerSpec 750 Watt 80 Plus Gold ATX Fully Modular Power Supply
    Case
    Inland X1 Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case
    Cooling
    Cooler Master Hyper 212 CPU Air Cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse
    Mouse
    Several
    Internet Speed
    800/600 Fiber
    Browser
    Any popular browser
    Antivirus
    None
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Powerspec B734
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (3.8GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASRock A520M-HDV
    Memory
    16GB DDR4-2666 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sceptre Curved 24-inch Gaming Monitor 1080p R1500 98% sRGB HDMI x2 VGA Build-in Speakers, VESA Wall Mount Machine Black (C248W-1920RN Series)
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue SN570 1TB NVME Gen3
    PSU
    400W PSU
    Case
    Mid-tower case
    Cooling
    CPU fan cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech MK270
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK270
    Internet Speed
    800/600
    Browser
    Any popular browser
    Antivirus
    None

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