Windows 8 randomly reboots with clean desktop

frankxiao123

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So, my problem is simple and doesn't even cause me a lot of troubles, however, it still kind of worries me, so I'll be needing some help from here.

So, when you boot up your computer and log in to your Windows 8, you'll usually see your typical start screen full of icons, like mine.
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Yeah, with your wallpapers, shortcuts and everything, that's fine, yatta yatta.

Here's my problem, it was only happening once per 10-15 log in to Windows 8, but now it's happening more frequently, when I key in my passcode and the loading begins, it changes to 'Preparing Windows...' instead of just the normal 'logging in...' or whatever, then the desktop turns blue and it literally reset everything. Like so.
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There, all the icons, the shortcuts, all gone, the wallpaper change to some default ones, in fact, windows 8 itself sort of became some default state, with only internet explorer and recycling bin icons left etc. My files are still in the computer, in fact, if I log out and log back in it'll change it back to what it is before.

Is it only happening to me? Is there anything to be worried about here? Is there a solution to all this random reboots?

If it's any help, I live in Singapore and I purchased Win8 online.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
You, my friend have gotten the dreaded "Temporary Profile" syndrome. I'm sorry to welcome you to Windows 8 Forums with this, but this is a major problem,. There is a fix for it though.

If you see "PREPARING windows" like that, its making and loading a temporary profile. I found a fix with great pains:

http://www.eightforums.com/user-accounts-family-safety/27377-system-loads-temporary-profile.html

Go through that, you have to log i using your Admin account, to SAFE MODE. The Problem goes all the way back to VISTA, and maybe even XP.

Use this tutorial, it will work, trust me.

User Profile Error - Logged on with a Temporary Profile
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro with Media Center/Windows 7
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus § DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2300 MHz (11.5 x 200) 4400+ § Corsair Value Select
    CPU
    AMD 4400+/4200+
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N-MX SE Plus/Asus A8M2N-LA (NodusM)
    Memory
    2 GB/3GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    GeForce 8400 GS/GeForce 210
    Sound Card
    nVIDIA GT218 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Hitachi 40" LCD HDTV
    Screen Resolution
    "1842 x 1036"
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD50 00AAKS-007AA SCSI Disk Device
    ST1000DL 002-9TT153 SCSI Disk Device
    WDC WD3200AAJB-00J3A0 ATA Device
    WDC WD32 WD-WCAPZ2942630 USB Device
    WD My Book 1140 USB Device
    PSU
    Works 550w
    Case
    MSI "M-Box"
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Dell Keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Intellimouse
    Internet Speed
    Cable Medium Speed
    Browser
    Chrome/IE 10
    Antivirus
    Eset NOD32 6.x/Win Defend
    Other Info
    Recently lost my Windows 8 on my main PC, had to go back to Windows 7.
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