I'm new to using a PC and recently installed Windows 11 Home from a USB stick. I managed to get around the Microsoft account and Wi-Fi setup, but this locked me out of personalizing things like my desktop and taskbar. I found a batch file online that promised to unlock those features without needing a registration or product key. After running it, my PC became buggy and basically unusable—I couldn't even use the search bar or close my browser. So, I decided to restore the system to a point from about three hours earlier. Now, surprisingly, I can access everything again that was previously unavailable. I'm just really confused about what happened during all of this. Any insights?
2 Answers
The features that required registration likely included certain settings in Windows. When you bypass the registration, some functionalities get restricted until you authenticate. After the restore, it seems those restrictions were lifted. Just a reminder, it’s always good to keep your system updated and consider legitimate activation to avoid these issues!
It sounds like that batch file might have changed some system settings or registry entries that messed things up. Restoring your system undid those changes, which is why you can access personalization again. Your best bet is to avoid unknown scripts in the future; they can really screw with your system.
That makes sense—thanks for explaining! I’ll definitely be more cautious with those kinds of files from now on.
Thanks for the advice! I guess I really need to understand how all this works better.