How to remove the Windows message: ‘Someone else is using this computer’

Sometimes Windows usually shows messages of errors that are happening in the system. This can be caused by a crash, missing a file, and even malicious files. However, there are times when our computer is apparently being used by someone else. This is the main reason why Windows shows us someone else is using this computer .

For now, we will mention the causes of this message, as well as if there is any privacy risk and how to fix this problem on your computer or laptop. Keep in mind that it is not the same when the message that  your Windows license will expire soon appears , since they are different topics.

As such, the solution is as easy as opening the task manager and then right-clicking on the user who appears Disconnected. After this, you are going to choose the Close session option and this should be enough for the message to disappear from Windows .

In general, the message that someone else is using your computer arises because there is a logged in session of another user on your computer that has not been closed correctly.

Index(  )

1. Why does this error usually appear on Windows 10 computers?
2. Are there risks to your privacy due to having another user’s message active?
3. What steps do you have to follow to disable Fall Creators Update on your PC?
4. Are there other updates that are affecting the operation of your computer?
   1. Automatic startup programs
   2. Screen protector

Why does this error usually appear on Windows 10 computers?

As already mentioned, this happens by the simple fact that you have logged into your computer, but from another created user. When entering yours and trying to shut down the computer, the system throws this message to avoid data loss . It can also appear due to the simple fact of having suspended the functions of the computer, then having turned it on and then turning it off.

If you have done the second, the message will also appear. What you have to do to eliminate this message, you have to press the Windows + X key combination. A window with options will be displayed where you will have to choose Shut down or Close session. Then proceed to restart the computer.

Keep in mind that when you restart or shut down your computer, you may be shown a screen with all the programs that are open . It is vitally important that you do not force the shutdown in order to avoid generating a new error because the process has not been completed in the usual way.

Are there risks to your privacy due to having another user’s message active?

In theory there should be no problem as long as:

1. You have not shared personal information such as emails, passwords, and IP addresses.
2. There will be no problem as long as the username you have as the main user is password protectedand important data is encrypted.

Now, if the user you have does not have any protection and is not an Administrator, it is possible that your data and information will be violated by another person. In this case, it is most likely that it is someone who is entering your username without you noticing.

What steps do you have to follow to disable Fall Creators Update on your PC?

As such, it is somewhat difficult to explain how to disable this update, since it is something that is part of Windows and that it brings with it different functions focused on different things.

For example, if you want to disable exam mode, which is a feature of Fall Creators Update in Windows for the visually impaired, you have to press the Caps Lock + Spacebar keys. You can do the same to activate and deactivate it.

Now, to disable game mode in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, you need to make certain changes to the registry. To do this, you have to use the following path HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftGameBar . You should find a directory named AllowAutoGameMode. The value assigned by default is 0, to make the corresponding modifications, you have to change it to 1.

Although it does not have much to do with the subject, not all processes in Windows require such a level of knowledge. Such is the case of sending and receiving files via Bluetooth . Which is very easy and fast.

Are there other updates that are affecting the operation of your computer?

Since Windows XP, processes have always occurred that in one way or another affect the functioning of the computer. Such is the case of:

Automatic startup programs

Although not all the programs you install start automatically , some of them tend to run in the background without the user knowing. When shutting down or restarting the computer, these same programs do not allow the process to complete because they are running.

Now, you must bear in mind that, if you have a good antivirus and protection on your computer at all times, you do not have to worry about these programs.

However, if you do not have any of this and you notice strange behavior in the operating system, it is possible that these programs are the cause of corrupted files on your pc. In drastic situations, you will find yourself in the need to repair the Windows 10 startup when it does not start well .

Screen protector

Although very rare, there is a small chance that screen savers may have a problem when logging out or shutting down the pc. This usually occurs when installing screensavers downloaded from untrusted sources.