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:
- Corrupted user profile: A corrupted user profile can cause issues with creating new sessions.
- Windows Explorer crash: If Windows Explorer crashes, it can prevent new sessions from being created.
- System file corruption: Corrupted system files can also cause issues with creating new sessions.
- Group Policy settings: Group Policy settings can restrict the creation of new sessions.
Solutions:
- Restart the system: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve the issue.
- 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.
- Renaming the corrupted profile folder (e.g.,
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.