Cannot create new session windows 7

The classic "can't create new session" issue on Windows 7!

There are a few potential causes and solutions to this problem. Let's go through them:

Causes:

  1. Corrupted user profile: A corrupted user profile can cause issues with creating new sessions.
  2. Windows Explorer crash: If Windows Explorer crashes, it can prevent new sessions from being created.
  3. System file corruption: Corrupted system files can also cause issues with creating new sessions.
  4. Group Policy settings: Group Policy settings can restrict the creation of new sessions.

Solutions:

  1. Restart the system: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue.
  2. Check for corrupted user profile: Try logging in as a different user to see if the issue persists. If it doesn't, the problem might be with the corrupted user profile. You can try to fix the profile by:
    • Renaming the corrupted profile folder (e.g., C:\Users\<username>.bak) and then logging in as the same user.
    • Using the built-in System File Checker (SFC) tool to scan and repair corrupted system files.
  3. Restart Windows Explorer: If Windows Explorer crashes, try restarting it:
    • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
    • Type taskkill /im explorer.exe and press Enter to restart Windows Explorer.
  4. Run the System File Checker (SFC) tool: Run the SFC tool to scan and repair corrupted system files:
    • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
    • Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
  5. Check Group Policy settings: If you're using a domain-joined computer, check the Group Policy settings to see if they're restricting the creation of new sessions:
    • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
    • Type gpedit.msc and press Enter to open the Local Group Policy Editor.
    • Navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Logon.
    • Look for the "Restrict new sessions" policy and check if it's enabled. If it is, disable it and try creating a new session again.
  6. Run the Task Manager: If none of the above solutions work, try running the Task Manager:
    • Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open the Task Manager.
    • Click on the "Processes" tab and look for any suspicious or resource-intensive processes.
    • End any unnecessary processes and try creating a new session again.

If none of these solutions work, you may want to consider seeking further assistance from a Windows expert or Microsoft support.