Windows 10: Stop Code: critical_error_died and safe mode won't accept correct password

Hi,


This morning I booted up my PC but it crashed with BSOD before I got to sign in. Now I get a stop code critical_process_failed upon start up every single time.


I'm trying to repair my system in the windows 10 recovery environment but every single option even safe mode is asking for my account password which it won't accept my correct one a known issue apparently since I cannot connect my PC to the Internet even in network safe mode the password change hasn't helped.


It is at this point where I'm not sure what to do, if everything that might fix my issue requires a password it won't accept is there anything left for me to do other than buying a new ssd boot drive and installing windows on that, which will be a whole separate issue as the disk i used initially is half way across the country.


Anyone here know anything that might help?

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Safe Mode won't accept correct password

I'm trying to run a third party software (AVG Internet Security) cleanup file that recommends Safe Mode. Yet, when I get to the Safe Mode lock screen, it won't accept my password (note that I am entering the password, not the PIN - it's the same password that gets me into my Microsoft account). Any suggestions what I should try? I'm hesitant to run the cleanup file in full Windows since it's not recommended.

 

Starting in Safe Mode - Password is not accepted

My suggestion only.

If you have time, please do a Repair Install.
Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade

 

Password not accepted in Safe mode

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community forum.

Have you tried all the above steps suggested by Sangeeta Sarkar on September 13, 2015.

I would suggest you to provide some information to help you better.

• Are you trying to login the Microsoft account or the Local account in safe mode?
• Did you try with only safe mode or safe mode with networking?
• What is the critical error you are getting?

If you are using Windows 10. To go to safe mode you have to follow the below steps.

If you are able to go to login screen in normal mode try the below steps to go to safe mode with networking.

• 
  At the login screen click on the power symbol.
  
• 
  Hold SHIFT + Click Restart.
  
• 
  After restarting your system, select the Troubleshoot option.
  
• 
  Select advanced options under
  Troubleshoot screen.
  
• 
  Click on Startup Settings.
  
• 
  Click Restart and follow the onscreen steps to go to
  Safe Mode with networking and check if you are able to login.
  

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Please get back with more information, we will be glad to help you further.