I'm in a bit of a panic here. I booted my PC into Safe Mode and now it's stuck in this loop. I can't even enter my Microsoft PIN to log in, and on top of that, I can't connect to the internet. I tried following a YouTube video for resetting or bypassing the PIN, but I keep getting an error saying that the command can't be executed because it's in use or something. I'm really worried about losing everything. Can someone help me figure out how to escape this Safe Mode trap?
3 Answers
It sounds like your PIN and password might be lost, but you can try resetting your Windows password by selecting "I forgot my Windows password" on the login screen. If that's not working for you, it might be a tricky spot to be in since you can't get out of Safe Mode easily. Make sure to check if your network card is recognized in Device Manager, as it may not show up if there's some hardware issue. Keep calm, and there are ways to fix this!
Have you tried resetting your BIOS? I know it’s a bit of a shot in the dark, but sometimes that can clear up weird issues. Just make sure to look up how to do it for your specific motherboard model! Good luck!
Honestly, I think your issue goes beyond just being unable to enter your PIN. The fact that you can't authenticate online could be a sign of a defective network card or some recent hardware changes detected by Windows. You need to check Device Manager and see if there's any issue with the network card. If it's a no-go, consider reinstalling Windows, as frustrating as that sounds. You could use another device to look up the steps for a reinstall!
I get that you're stuck in a loop with this! It’s not just a password issue given that you can’t get online either. Try using a USB WiFi or LAN adapter to get your PC connected. That way, you'll hopefully be able to log in and get out of Safe Mode.