Solved Waking from sleep mode delayed with password protection?!

taekyon2

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I am facing the issue that after waking my new Lenovo X240 (with 8.1 installed on SSD) from sleep mode it takes up to 50 seconds until the lock screen appears. After setting up Windows to bypass the lock screen altogether waking from sleep mode now only takes a couple of seconds, which is how I would expect it to be.

However, I would actually like to keep the lock screen for security reasons, but haven't figured out what could be the cause for this massive delay?! Has anyone had similar experiences? I would really appreciate help with this! Many thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo X240
    CPU
    i5-4200
    Memory
    8GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SC2 M2 SSD 128GB System Drive
    1TB 5400 HDD Storage Drive
    Antivirus
    Avira
It seems as if nobody on here has experienced anything like this? I spent several hours experimenting with different settings today but haven't been able to find any solution. What's funny is that when I wake the notebook from sleep mode windows would show me a screen which is telling me that it is presently "Locking...". That process takes up to 45sec until I end up at the actual lock screen where I can key in my password. I tried several different log-in methods...password, picture, fingerprint...it's all the same. Why does Windows take so long to lock, and why does this process take place when I'm actually want to wake it up and unlock it? It doesn't make any sense! HELP! :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo X240
    CPU
    i5-4200
    Memory
    8GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SC2 M2 SSD 128GB System Drive
    1TB 5400 HDD Storage Drive
    Antivirus
    Avira
More often than not, the problem is the result of 3rd party programs, or outdated drivers. Make sure everything, including widows itself, is updated. Here is a tutorial for you to try out to speed up your computer some (without 3rd party software): http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/37511-optimize-performance-windows-8-a.html

Get the newest drivers & BIOS for your Lenovo X240 at Lenovo's website.

'sh all I got.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3820 CPU OC @ 3.80GHz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte G1.Assassin2
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator 16GB Quad Channel DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia by EVGA - GeForce GTX 670 4GB
    Sound Card
    On board Creative SB X-Fi
    Monitor(s) Displays
    acer 24" H243H
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    Main 500GB Hybrid Drive @ 7,200RPM
    Secondary OCZ SSD Vertex 3 Max IOPS
    PSU
    Silent Pro 1000w gold 80+
    Case
    Azza Hurrican 2000
    Cooling
    Liquid CPU cooler & fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Tek Republic Wired Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    5ms Ping 5.15Mb/s Download .64Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    Defender, Malwarebytes
Getting the newest drivers at Lenovo's website solved the issue. Thanks!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo X240
    CPU
    i5-4200
    Memory
    8GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    SC2 M2 SSD 128GB System Drive
    1TB 5400 HDD Storage Drive
    Antivirus
    Avira
Great! :D
Take Care
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3820 CPU OC @ 3.80GHz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte G1.Assassin2
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator 16GB Quad Channel DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia by EVGA - GeForce GTX 670 4GB
    Sound Card
    On board Creative SB X-Fi
    Monitor(s) Displays
    acer 24" H243H
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    Main 500GB Hybrid Drive @ 7,200RPM
    Secondary OCZ SSD Vertex 3 Max IOPS
    PSU
    Silent Pro 1000w gold 80+
    Case
    Azza Hurrican 2000
    Cooling
    Liquid CPU cooler & fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Mouse
    Tek Republic Wired Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    5ms Ping 5.15Mb/s Download .64Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer
    Antivirus
    Defender, Malwarebytes
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