Windows 10 stuck on wallpaper - FIXED

This is to all the Windows 10 users out there that are having this issue. My computer is a Acer desktop computer and IS up-to-date on all the windows updates. 

Behavior - You lock your computer out / or it goes to the lock screen, after sometime of inactivity... there is just the wallpaper, no login option, or shutdown buttons, no keyboard control (ex. alt, ctrl, delete) - nothing works and you are left just staring at a blank wallpaper. 

Fix - Hit the shift key 5 times it will bring up the 'sticky note' message asking if you want to turn sticky notes on; You then will be able to 'alt, ctrl, delete' and get your Windows login screen back!!!

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Last updated May 18, 2024 Views 9,040 Applies to: