Logon process has failed to create the security options dialog?

[jems]

I have a laptop--Gateway P-6860fx. The operating system is Windows Vista.

I was using my computer. It froze. I hit CTRL+ALT+DELETE.

This message came on-- Logon process has failed to create the security options dialog

Failure-Security Options

I clicked OK. The screen became blank. The computer was unresponsive. I unplugged the computer to shutdown.

I booted up in safe mode and then shutdown the correct way.
I booted up again. It took a long time. I hit F10 and then escape. The login screen came up. I logged in. I went to a website and then shutdown correctly.

I have not turned on the computer again. What is the problem with my computer? How do I fix it?

[Portgas D. Ace]

Is your computer working fine now???...

[jems]

I have not turned on the computer since the incident I described above. I did not want to turn on the computer until I know how to solve the problem.

[Portgas D. Ace]

Well what if there is no problem.. it's a one time error??.. can you start up your machine, and let me know what happens.

[bobbyraw]

you have to start the PC to fix the problem. when you restart checl the event log for any errors. as D Ace said it might be a one time thing. base one the key stroke you completed. i would also suggest that you disable the log in process until you resolve the problem ( if it arise again) BTW how do you log into the PC do you have to press Ctrl+ALT+DEL. turn that off, unlees you are loggin in to a domain.if you MUST use a password use the local logon where is shows user name then you select and enter your password.

[jems]

How do i check the event log for any errors?

The computer boots up, I enter my password. Then the computer continues to the desktop.

[Portgas D. Ace]

So it's working as it normally would now??... I wouldn't worry about it, unless it happens again.