Fix: Windows 7 freezes at logon with blue swirl animation continuing forever

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If you are running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 and you find that when you start your computer, your computer stops responding durin the logon process then this article may interest you.

hotfix icon Fix: Windows 7 freezes at logon with blue swirl animation continuing forever

At this juncture you may find that your mouse pointer blue swirling animation continues for ever.

This could happen if the Winlogon.exe process has become unresponsive due to a possible deadlock being caused conflict between the  Windows Event Log service and the Event.

If you are facing this situation frequently, visit KB2578159 and request for a hotfix.

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Anand aka HappyAndyK is an end-user Windows enthusiast, a Microsoft MVP in Windows Desktop Experience since 2007, and the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, TheGeeksClub.com & WinVistaClub.com. Creating a System Restore Point before trying out a new software or a tweak is always recommended.

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  • http://meena-tech.blogspot.com/ Meena Bassem

    well,how can i use the hotfix and install it if i can’t log in?

  • http://www.thewindowsclub.com Anand Khanse

    This may not happen at all times. You have to restart the computer and then try again, advices the KB article.

  • TripleA

    Hello, unfortunately this does happen all the time!
    Since about two months now I’m frequently restarting the system and trying to login as an admin but encounter everytime the same situation: Windows 7 freezes at logon with blue swirl animation continuing forever.
    I tried several methods to circumvent this like starting in “Safe Mode”, “Windows Repair” using the original installation disc, etc.
    As long as I’m not able to login I see only a reinstallation of W7 (and beginning from scratch regarding all the many different program installations on the C-Drive) as the solution, although I still hope somebody has a better solution for me. Maybe there’s a trick to install the fix without the need to logon interactively?

    Does a better solution exist somewhere out there?? Please help.

    Thanks a million!