Windows 10: I accidentally messed up a clean reboot

Discus and support I accidentally messed up a clean reboot in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I was going through the motions I help fix my game when a confirmed troubleshoot aid recommended I do a clean boot. I attempted to do so and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Sammy23, Jun 27, 2024.

  1. SAMMY23
    Sammy23 Win User

    I accidentally messed up a clean reboot


    I was going through the motions I help fix my game when a confirmed troubleshoot aid recommended I do a clean boot. I attempted to do so and accidentally screwed up by unchecking all windows services. When I get to the login screen, it says I need to re-setup my PIN but when I try to, nothing happens. It also gives me the option to use my Microsoft password but when I try that it says the password is wrong even though it's actually correct. I even tried resetting my password, but nothing. I've tried going into repair mode and doing a system restore and just about everything else I know but

    :)
     
    Sammy23, Jun 27, 2024
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  2. RAW
    Raw Win User

    Help me clean up this mess

    Wires everywhere...looks sloppy.
    How would you clean up this mess?
    I hate the right hand side of this system, I wish the GPUs PCIe plugs were on the cards ends and not the top..
    Suggestions?



    I accidentally messed up a clean reboot RAW2500KEVGA670s1.jpg
     
    Raw, Jun 27, 2024
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  3. AMERICANPHARAOH
    AmericanPharaoh Win User
    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Jun 27, 2024
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  4. TOOTHLESS
    Toothless Win User

    I accidentally messed up a clean reboot

    Silent boot failure

    List your specs out and tell us each step in cleaning you did.
     
    Toothless, Jun 27, 2024
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