start up

[teddy2016]

Upon start up, after putting in my ID, I get the below as per screen shot. 

How to remove the Left hand blank square from appearing. ESC removes it but I want it gone.

Not so important, the task bar was black, now a light grey, not clear for me. How to return to black.

Thankyou all

[praveen196]

@teddy2016 Welcome to HP Community!

I understand that you are facing windows startup issues.

Do not worry. I will try to fix the issue.

Please let us know is this happens in the safe mode.

Please disable Microsoft services and check.

Try creating a new user account on your computer.

Go to http://hp.care/2dWJKgW  and follow the steps to create a new user account.

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[teddy2016]

Thank-you for your assistance with this matter.

The steps you offered seam simple, but as a 71 year old, I am reluctant to attempt them.

I was told that the issue is a simple settings issues, and I will attempt to rectify that way as a first.

If this does not work, I will attempt your solution.

It is an annoyance really, but I can live with it but would prefer not to as this has only happened after I purchased this new HP computer.

Again, I thank you for your reply

[praveen196]

@teddy2016

I understand your concerns.

We would like to confirm that if the issue happens in the safe mode.

However, I would suggest you try to create a new user account and check.

Have a nice day!!