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Windows XP May Slow Down If Users Are Logged On with Fast User Switching

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Article ID:312058
Last Review:November 29, 2001
Revision:1.0
This article was previously published under Q312058

SYMPTOMS

The performance of Windows XP may slow down as additional users log on to the computer.

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CAUSE

This issue can occur if the Fast User Switching feature is enabled and users remain logged on and leave programs running.

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WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, free some resources in Windows XP. To do this, use any of the following methods (use the first method if you can):
•Log off users individually:
1.Log on with administrator permissions.
2.Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to start Windows Task Manager.
3.In Windows Task Manager, click the Users.
4.Click a user, and then click Logoff.
•Restart the computer. Note that this logs off all users.
•End processes that are being used by other users. Note that this method may cause unexpected problems.
1.Log on with administrator permissions.
2.Press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to start Windows Task Manager.
3.Click a process, and then click End Process.

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STATUS

This behavior is by design.

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MORE INFORMATION

298311 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/298311/EN-US/) Setup Restarts the Computer Without Warning That Other Users Are Logged On
281565 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/281565/EN-US/) Display Resolution and Color Depth Settings Apply to All Users
290249 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/290249/EN-US/) Programs Display Incorrectly After You Use Fast User Switching
303265 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/303265/EN-US/) Remote Assistance Session Is Disconnected by Standby or Hibernation Mode, or Fast User Switching

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APPLIES TO
•Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
•Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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