I followed some advice from ChatGPT about troubleshooting my PC by disabling all startup applications and services. The steps suggested a 'Clean Boot': I was told to press Win + R, type msconfig, hide all Microsoft services, disable them, and then disable all startup items in the Task Manager. Now, after rebooting, I can't log in because it says my PIN isn't available and prompts me to install an app, which I can't access since I'm locked out. Any ideas on how to fix this?
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Now you see why it's not always the best idea to follow AI advice blindly! You might need to boot into safe mode and restore the settings or check if you can use another account to log in. Good luck!
Oof, that's a classic over-reliance on AI gone wrong! Just remember, it's best to verify any tech advice, especially from something like ChatGPT. If you're locked out completely, your only option might be to perform a system restore from the login screen if it's available; that could help restore everything back to normal.
It sounds like your PC is stuck in a tricky spot! If you disabled Microsoft services, you probably turned off the essentials needed for login. Have you tried using your Microsoft account password instead of the PIN? It should let you in. If that doesn't work, hopefully, you set up a restore point before making those changes so you can revert back to the previous state.
Yeah, definitely give your password a shot first. If you can get in, remember to re-enable those services afterward.
Good call! I hope there was a restore point made, otherwise it might be a bit more complicated to fix.