Why do I have to reinput my password after logon?

albear

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When I log on to windows 8.1 for me to access anything apps or even the internet it requires me to sign in again or fo to settings and verify, why is this?
I am a bit of a dinosaur, I was a computer operator back in 1974 on a giant ICL mainframe and over the years was trained to always work as a standard user with the admin user there for elevation etc. So having only an admin account on my machine doesn't quite feel right!
The other thing I don't understand is that my account is my email address but under users it is listed as albea_000, is this because windows explorer can't list an email account as a 'user'.
Any info would be helpfull
Thank you
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell vostro 3750
    Memory
    8mb
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel + nvidia
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    kaspersky

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
I log in as user albear****@*********.com which is also my logon for microsoft live. I would have expected this to be my 'user name' in 'users' in file explorer. But the name in users is albea_ooo it would appear win 8.1 has substituted it? I am the only user on the machine.
I have had huge problems with my machine for ages, this is a clean install with nothing installed but kaspersky but when I ran an sfc scan it reported files that were corrupt and could not be fixed. I ran DMIS and that reported corruptions but fixed them I ran both again with the same result and at the third time the sfc scan reported no corruptions. I bet if I ran it now it would!.
My machine takes ages to shut down which is when I suspect the corruption occurs. I tried using the tutorial waittokill app but had no such registry entry! My machine is 'optimised' and I have deleted system files.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell vostro 3750
    Memory
    8mb
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel + nvidia
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    kaspersky
Nice top-end laptop you have there. Sorry to hear/read you're having so many problems. “I have had huge problems with my machine for ages” meaning since the installation of 8.1 or prior OSs also?

I take it this is a clean install from an ISO acquired via TechNet or MSDN?

I have no idea why 8.1 would substitute “albea_ooo” for your email name. Go to Control Panel (icons view) > Credentials Manager > Choose "Windows credential" box > Expand "MicrosofrAccountuser". What's it looking like there? (Screenshot below)

Concerning long shut downs; I noticed some times my machine takes a longer time to do so more than 8 did. I think it is installing Modern/Metro Store apps updates at times. In 8 we would see these notifications on the Store tiles to update manually, but in 8.1 this is automatic. No knowledge of 8.1 doing so or lack of a report or compilation as we have in Windows Update is one thing I don’t like about 8.1.

I’ve noticed that 8.1 is not partial to 3[SUP]rd[/SUP] party AV. Not saying it won’t work, but it seems those that have them have more problems. Please keep in mind that is a personal observation. I would consider uninstalling and using Defender. At least for a while until the system is stable.

I was reading your specs and a red flag went up when I read this:

[/QUOTE]Vostro 3750 laptops use a high-performance NVidia video card for graphics-intensive tasks. When it detects that you require less power, it automatically switches the visually smart Intel integrated HD graphics.[/QUOTE]

There must be a Dell program or special driver that regulates this feature? If so, is it installed?

I hope this, at least, helps you out a little.

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
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