Fix Windows logon "Search for app in the store?" problem

[@theodoreharlan1428]

Life saver. Second method works from holding Shift -> Press restart -> Advanced boot options -> Command prompt. Just change the selected directory to C: from there -You don’t need the install media. Also works on windows 11

[@freename]

I did wonder that! Good to know, thanks.

[@uSynth]

how do i change selected directory??

[@freename]

@@uSynth type in c: or the required drive letter and then press enter. You can then use the command "dir" to see what is in the drive you've selected.

[@mikkelprinds3609]

@@freename when I try it dosent work just says the element wasent found

[@freename]

@@mikkelprinds3609 Can you post a link to a screenshot or photo ?

[@LockInGreatness]

I was struggling to find a solution for this, all the other videos were not helping at all, glad that there are professionals as yourself giving real assistance.

[@freename]

There is so much awful generic advice for almost every computer problem, all high up on Google results. It's so disappointing. Mainly they all try to get you to install some junk software. Glad my video helped you. Which of the two methods worked for you?

[@LockInGreatness]

@@freename the second one sorry for the late response

[@hazzamatta368]

After 5 hours trying, your second method was the one that worked for me! I have read and watched so much on this, to much, thank you!

[@freename]

So glad to have helped :) Such an annoying problem; all it would take is the small "safe mode" watermark on the login page too so people understand what has changed to break login.

[@dhulwells1887]

what’s the 2nd method

[@freename]

It's in the video!

[@mrt_pose]

​@@freenametime stamp ?

[@barjinderdheesi9251]

Method 2 really works. It has been over 2 weeks that I have been trying to solve this issue by going over different solutions posted online. It was until I come across this video and tried Method 2. Thank you for your efforts and research into this.

[@freename]

Yay :) glad to have been of help !

[@railfananmol3105]

Life Saver !Thank you watched every other videos neither worked but you are a professional tech enthusiast that is underrated ❤🎉

[@freename]

I'm pleased to have helped and thanks for taking the time to tell me :)

[@kodi1361]

This man deserves sainthood. I was so close to going crazy trying to figure this issue out. Every other answer on the internet kept telling me to “just sign in and turn off safe mode.” Thank you thank you for saving my sanity!!!

[@freename]

So glad to have helped and thank you for taking the time to say so.

[@0H_N0.]

Answer to fixing this issue for nowadays (late 2024-2025). Whenever you get this error on your device, click restart and hold down the shift button. Then find Troubleshoot and pick the option that lets you restore your data to a certain date (System Restore). This is what fixed my device from this error I got today

[@valentinsavescu1042]

Years later and the second method helped me fix the problem. Big thanks to the creator of the video!!

[@freename]

Yay

[@mtnyiburi]

You are a life-saver. I had sought for help from different platforms(even the MS platform) but none could address my issue. I was about re-installing another Windows OS afresh when I stumbled on your video. Thank you for the help. The second option helped me to create another user, though I haven't completed the process before the OS logged me into the user account. Still on the process. If I get stuck, I'll refer to this video. I'll also refer others to this video. Mérci🙏

[@1999ad]

This what worked for me: 1. On the Windows sign-in screen, press and hold the Shift key while you select Power > Restart 2. After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > command prompt 3. Type the command: net user DefaultAccount active:no 4. Restart your pc and you will get a sign in pop up to your Microsoft account after you click sign in

[@ANIMExEDIT.h]

reslly

[@ANIMExEDIT.h]

how to restart in recovery

[@thalesa4715]

thanks man!!!!!

[@pistolmotions]

Thanks

[@AMStoreAmazonFBA-yb8kp]

Thanks man

[@ZupGrade]

It’s gotten to the point where it’s still giving me the loop after doing this, this method worked for 2 weeks until my computer permanently started to loop me again, the method doesn’t work anymore.

[@andrewbrowning6928]

You, Sir, are a genius! Thank You so much. Second method worked with slight variation of booting from the built-in recovery options and needing to enter BitLocker codes - but I’ve had to do that so many times trying to fix this over the past couple of days, I’ve almost memorised them!

[@freename]

:)

[@rb2b398]

How to enter bit locker code it says you must unlock this drive from control panel

[@JESECRAFT]

@@rb2b398 did u solved it? same here, says control panel.

[@wardenstein]

2nd method worked perfectly! Thanks very much for the in-depth and straightforward solution!

[@freename]

Yay

[@MehdiMehsi]

Hi everything worked until i tried to switch accounts and it won't let me sign in

[@kalanemahlatjie3285]

And finally I came across a convenient video, thank you brother❤🔥💪🏽, I was sick worried, even thinking of resetting my PC. You truly rescued me

[@freename]

yay :)

[@notdibyamgamer748]

You are a lifesaver i just wanted to boost my fitgirl download speed and i saw that enableing safe mode would boost it but i was stuck in this problem thanks to you i am alive ❤

[@freename]

The internet is full of terrible advice like "safe mode would make your internet quicker".. glad you were able to recover your computer and thanks for posting a comment.

[@malinwj1167]

Thank you. Using the USB Windows Installer method, it said that it didn't work, but upon restart it went back to the login screen to change the PIN. So all good now.

[@szymoninio826]

Man, you deserve a lot more subscribers, this tutorial is a fricking masterpiece, which helped me, not like all others. Thank you soo much and keep doing this type of tutorials

[@freename]

My pleasure and I'm glad to have helped. Sadly my content is very "one off" help so few people have a reason to subscribe. Which of the two methods worked for you?

[@grootbaas9104]

Struggled to boot into usb somehow everything I tried I could get into bios or recovery. Finally decided to open up and remove drive that's booting windows restart change boot order from bios reinsert the internal drive. Probably tried 8 to 9 methods trying to get into bios or recovery. After 4 hours my issue is sorted, it didn't seem to be safe boot but selective boot that was selected thankfully got it to normal boot. Thanks for the video really helped.

[@freename]

:)

[@nafizsamvab7424]

Can you tell me which drive did you remove?Like C/drive, D/drive . And what did you do after that?

[@omar1541]

No matter how much I thank you, I will not do you justice, man. You saved my life. I had very important data and I was able to log in. Thank you.

[@freename]

:)

[@5headprone428]

I just want to say from the bottom of my heart thank you, I actually love you so much

[@freename]

:D

[@shadowside8433]

The second method got my Surface 7 back on the road. Cheers! Its worth noting that some PCs (such as my surface) allow a 'Boot to command prompt' option on the third hard reset. That means you don't need to worry about the install USB.

[@freename]

Glad to have helped. The problem with the built in command prompt is it often asks for a password which people do not know (and usually isn't the same as the online Microsoft Account password)

[@shadowside8433]

@@freename Yes, I had to go onto the MS website and get my Surface passcode. As to the inital cause of the problem, I had just changed some startup opions on MSConfig. Makes you wonder why this is the trigger and why Microsoft haven't fixed it...

[@freename]

​@@shadowside8433 Yes, it is insane they've left it so easy to lock yourself out of your computer using msconfig. In the days before online Microsoft accounts where Windows was also linked to the same account there was never a problem. Then they invented the online logon which needs a browser to complete the logon.. and seem to have forgotten that msconfig can disable that function and break windows entirely! I would love to know what Microsoft's official response would be if you contacted them with the problem.

[@platadah5.050]

2nd method worked for me. You will need a password to get to command prompt using the shift key. I only created the first temp agent acc I tried putting the administrator one but it didn't let me. However it did create a new account, I signed into temp agency but mines was not saying safe mode. I switched account to my main one & it allowed me to do the password sign in. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@xzherin]

Even though i didnt do your tactics you still helped me cuz i just messed up msconfig and now that I can open cmd before logging in i fixed it :) tysm!!

[@freename]

Great stuff! Thanks for commenting to give your experience :)

[@BREEZYM6015]

How did you open cmd before logging in?

[@freename]

It's all shown in the video! (See the second method bit of the video about utilman).

[@paulhotson5820]

Second method 3:28

[@Jonathan29l]

2nd method worked, thank you! A suggestion I would like to make for future videos, trying to read the commands you are typing from my phone screen was very hard, I had to screenshot it to zoom in and see what was typed. Perhaps you should show a zoomed-in view of the commands next time, cheers 😊

[@freename]

Good point.. and my screen captures are already on a virtual machine with a really low resolution. I know the Android KZbin official app lets you zoom in while viewing a video but maybe iPhone or older phones do not let you do that. Happy it solved your problem and that you found a way to zoom in :)

[@MegaTechboy1]

Subscribed! Thank the PC gods i found your video. Been stuck for 2 days on this with no other solution working. Found your video, 2nd method boom! In like Flynn, Thanks your a lifesaver.

[@freename]

yay :)

[@EF-Electrics]

Sir you're a life saver as well as a genius on cmd prompt.👍

[@freename]

:)

[@piyush..-3153]

Just one word bro! THANK YOU THANK YOU and THANK YOU. I am literally crying becuse of u, since my pc getsback. LOVE FROM INDIA❤

[@freename]

Glad to have helped and thank you for posting to say that it worked for you :)

[@stormflower7025]

Omg, thanks!!! I've been going crazy looking for ways to fix the safemood loop I was stuck in until I came across this video. You're a champion! Thanks so much again. Liked and subscribed!

[@freename]

I'm happy it solved your problem!

[@delusionalfists1182]

These are bots

[@freename]

Ok? Not really easy for me to know or for me to do anything about it?

[@stormflower7025]

Yeah I'm definitely a bot lol beep beep bong bong 🤖🤖😂😂

[@freename]

😂

[@SimRumi]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS!😭 YOU'RE SUCH A LIFE SAVER! I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT SOFTWARE BUT THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO! ❤

[@freename]

Happy to help!

[@حسنحامد-م7س]

My friend, your explanation is simple and wonderful. I hope to see more progress on your channel, my friend, but I have a simple question: how do I download the tool to a usb drive?

[@freename]

www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10ISO Use the media creation tool.

[@dynamify8499]

Hi, It says “ The user was successfully created but could not be added to the USERS local group.” How do I fix?

[@edwardfalke31]

Same did you fix it?

[@K_B_H_]

legit saved me. Protect this man at all costs!!!!!

[@freename]

:)

[@Swolidarity]

The shift restart thing saved me big time omfg I tried booting in safe mode to see why my new computer is the only device with slow internet in my house and this situation ended up happening and it scared me so badly, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Never trying safe mode again though 😂

[@freename]

:)

[@VladSyrota]

You, sir, are sharing here really threatening ways of bypassing Windows security. But it helped me with my problem, so thank you very much.

[@freename]

The windows security "bug" has existed since Windows Vista. There was one version of Windows 10 which fixed it but then it got reverted, not sure why. Best to assume that anyone with physical access to a computer which doesn't have BitLocker on it can easily hack/bypass the account passwords and read whatever they want from the drive.

[@VladSyrota]

@@freename Well, at least they made it so the advanced boot options menu needs authorization now, so you'll only be able to perform this trick if you have a Windows installer USB with you.

[@VladSyrota]

@@freename still this is extremely unsafe.

[@ATownMLH]

Thank you so much. Ive never been this stressed before. You are a real life saver!

[@freename]

yay :)

[@PattyPlayzTV]

Have no windows disc and zero computer skills , I fixed it by restarting computer clicking sign in when it prompted message I clicked no waited a few minutes and it let me sign in ! Very strange but glad it worked !

[@iantermini9285]

You are 100% absolutely correct. Thank you. Godspeed brother.

[@ldlow9087]

100% works, and they say doing nothing fixes nothing

[@PattyPlayzTV]

@@ldlow9087yeah I think I’ve had that issue 2 times and both times it’s worked doing nothing

[@حسنحامد-م7س]

You are a truly wonderful person. I wish you continued success, my friend

[@freename]

Did you find the media creation tool link? And thanks for the thanks :)

[@حسنحامد-م7س]

I did not find a direct link. Can you send the link and show me how to activate it? Thank you

[@freename]

​@@حسنحامد-م7س www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10 Activation.. not sure what you mean. Activate as in write the memory stick? Run the media creation tool. Activation as in activate windows.. this process doesn't change anything to do with windows activation.

[@Raja-io8du]

Hey I just want to say thanks for the help and I was able to finally get back into my computer pretty quickly, but for some reason I have to keep going into the tempadmin sign-in to be able to use my main one, is there a way to fix this? or am I stuck logging in one account to another

[@freename]

What happens if you don't go into tempadmin first? (Same app store message or something else?).

[@Raja-io8du]

If I don’t go to tempadmin first I get the App Store message, also when I pulled up msconfig safe mode wasn’t on in the beginning

[@Polash_Pk]

you really deserve more subscriber and like comments man, thank you very much. i am with you

[@freename]

Thank you :)

[@jashpro9734]

After my loptop got battery low and it turned off the problem appeared and i watched this, the problem is solved ty my friend

[@freename]

So glad to have helped :) and thanks for taking time to tell me.

[@tasdingo88]

Got an error on the first option via cmd.. X:\Sources> bcdedit /deletevalue {default} safeboot An error occurred while attempting to delete the specified data element. Element not found.

[@EmmaHarley96]

Same thing happened to me. Have you fixed it yet?

[@tasdingo88]

@@EmmaHarley96 yes but i used second option using USB recovery with windows 10 instead.. the first option won't work no matter I tried. Use second option via USB recovery and create a temporary admin..

[@katy6879]

When can I get the USB? Was it supposed to be with the laptop when I purchased it?

[@freename]

Use another computer to download and run the media creation tool and a memory stick you don't mind blanking. www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10

[@ronbuena]

Honestly the best tutorial that helped me with a client. Thanks!

[@freename]

Glad to have helped. It took me a while to solve so thought it worth making a video so others could solve it quicker :)

[@mattrutkowski761]

I ran into a problem with cmd; it would not let me make changes nor change to drive C. I did the shift + reset which allowed me to put in recovery code for my microsoft account which then gave me access to my drive C - which has windows. After gaining this access, I was able to follow all the steps from part 2 leading to success! One extra step that was not in the video - hope this helps! Great video. Thanks!

[@PlayFusion-h4e]

I just restored my system from before it started acting up and now I'm back in thank the LORD

[@ImTorryTF2]

Do you need a usb with windows? On it or can you just restart in the menu ? And how do you down load Windows 11 to a USB?

[@freename]

Search for windows 11 iso and use the Microsoft.com result to download the media creation tool. Run the tool and it downloads and converts a usb stick.

[@MrAluntus]

Although this didn't fix my issue, it was very helpful in figuring out how to get in and do some analysis. I didn't realize F8 had been taken away. Thanks

[@xdexdaflex]

Your a lifesaver man you earned another subscriber

[@freename]

yay, thanks :)

[@aquacelot]

second fix worked i spent hours trying to fix this thank you so much man

[@freename]

So happy to have helped :)

[@Federal_Bacon_]

Ah, the memories. Super fun.

[@SimRumi]

5:38 it's always coming back but sometimes when i restart it, it's gone. if these things happen again, ill comeback here hahaha. thank you so much!❤

[@deaduserokay]

I did exactly what you asked to do in second method But instead of signing in from new user account It asking for password?? What should i do!!

[@tasdingo88]

Well thanks man option 2 work for me with just correct pathing. Im pissed for the past 10 hours my as I can't use my PC as pin is not working.. luckily found this video

[@freename]

So happy to have helped :)

[@bhavyalakhmani-o3s]

The only video on youtube which helped me.. Thankyou bro

[@freename]

Yay

[@Ninabeanaa]

Ive restarted multiple times, shut it down, unplugged my computer, and nothing has worked do you know anything else I could do?

[@akane9140]

OMGGG YPURE SO HELPFULLLL! I missed a step by not making tempadmin as admin but I accidentally turned off my PC and i was able to log in again. Thank youso much

[@freename]

Glad to help :)

[@akane9140]

@@freenameis it okay to not remove the temp admin? Because it happened again

[@freename]

@@akane9140 Yes, there is no problem leaving that account there for the future. It does mean that someone who sits at your computer would be able to log into it if you don't set a password on that account though.

[@ChessOHIO]

Why didn't I find this earlier I love u man

[@freename]

Why didn't you find it earlier: Because the internet and Google Search has become a total mess of bad advice and spam/SEO content pages :( Glad you did find me eventually and it helped!

[@Muzzzzzle]

Tried the first and second method multiple times to assure spelling and characters were correct. I do not have a utilman.exe, after searching system32 dir, I only see a utilman.dll. Any advise? Thanks

[@freename]

very strange, maybe just put cmd in the right place where utilman should be and see if that works?

[@Distant57]

Second way was amazing! Been struggling with this forever, will this stop it happening again?

[@freename]

It depends what set it to safe mode in the first place. Some people report the problem comes back but I would hope and I think for most people it is solved and the problem does not come back.

[@Distant57]

Thanks! Hasn’t come back for 2 weeks so far which is better than any other solution I’ve used

[@nandhiniselvam6676]

iam unable to click the start button in the temp admin what should I do?? Plss reply me iam getting scared😭 Even i click ctrl+alt+del ...task manager...as u have saidd...but even though start button not working..what should i do now?????

[@freename]

Use the run option from within task manager maybe rather than run via start menu. But if your start menu isn't working you may have bigger problems than the one I solve in this video.

[@nandhiniselvam6676]

​@@freenameeven iam unable to get the internet option... pls can I contact u sir I need some help pls😢

[@freename]

What do you mean Internet Option?

[@nandhiniselvam6676]

​@@freename i mean internet sound notification at the bottom

[@matthewnugent-marcoux3658]

First method gives 'the specified entry identifier is not valid. The parameter is incorrect.'😅 2nd method got me in though, but after I switched back to the tempadmin account to disconnect from Windscribe VPN it gave me the same problem about needing an app 😢 I restarted my system, logged into tempadmin and Windscribe connected, switched back to my account, logged in with MS account and set up Windows Hello PIN and now all is 👍 Holy smokes, ALL this just because I upgraded my CPU 😑

[@blxeyyy]

I follow all the steps and it still gives me the loop and when I sign in on the main account, and on the tempadmin account it gives me a black screen for 20seconds or so then goes normal not in safe mode? I’m not sure what I should do

[@freename]

Make sure selective startup isn't enabled in msconfig either.. sadly I don't know which specific services need to be checked or started.

[@blxeyyy]

@@freenameit’s alright I fixed it, I recovered an older version of my pc on the admin account and it worked

[@freename]

@@blxeyyy :)

[@notez6429]

After turning off safe boot, i restarted my computer and it took me to the tempadmin login screen, then put me on a grey screen. Any help?

[@freename]

I think you might have something else wrong with your system too.. but when at the grey screen try ctrl+alt+del and see if Task Manager opens and you can run stuff using the new task option on Task Manager?

[@notez6429]

@@freename thank you, but it’s still doing the app thingy

[@frankapienti7722]

This video just saved me from trouble. Thank you very much

[@freename]

Yay

[@DanielEstill]

So if you have no DVD or stick to keep it out of safe mode when you boot up then the only thing you can do is reinstall? I had to boot up in safe mode to even display admin but it keeps asking to download app yes or no and if you click either like shown nothing happens.

[@권새로이-q5s]

와 진짜ㅠㅠ감사합니다 thank you so much🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉여러분 두번째 방법으로 차근차근 따라하시면 됩니다!

[@freename]

Love

[@MrProtastic98]

You fu***** saved me so hard with this, thanks!

[@freename]

Yay :)

[@PizzaLisa]

Any chance I can get a transcript of these instructions? I'm having trouble keeping up... Thanks!

[@gennjitolentino]

first method says while i enter it, it says "an error occurred while attempting to delete the specified data element. element not found" and the second method not work for me ,:

[@amazingjarl7147]

“bcedit is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or hatch file.” Any help? This is the first method after choosing to boot with the usb and typing in what you said

[@freename]

bcdedit not bcedit?

[@amazingjarl7147]

@@freename oh yes I did that too thought I misspelled it It said it couldn’t locate bcdedit or something of that sort Too late now sadly, I’m already resetting the thing Sucks but hopefully it works

[@BREEZYM6015]

I don't have a DVD drive or thumbdrive. Are there any other ways to bypass the pin?

[@freename]

Some people have managed to get into command prompt using the startup options. Hold down shift when clicking reboot and then find command prompt in the startup options sections.

[@Amiboss14]

Bro I have watched many videos but the problem is that after I click troubleshoot the advanced options do not come and I can’t unlock my pc please help me

[@freename]

Use a windows USB stick like I do. The Windows Setup command prompt doesn't need a password. The one you load using the troubleshooting / "please wait.." menu screens does need a password.

[@randomdude9408]

Thank you so much! I thought I bricked my $2,000 system, but I was just stuck in safe mode with some corrupt files.

[@ashhyl329]

Thanks bro! You are a lifesaver after all the videos and articles I gone through, found the real solution in your video, although for accessing the drive C which was encrypted idk why, I had to use some bit encryption recovery key and a command which I saw on google before I got to access and then typed those following command which you mentioned in video. I really appreciate your help such a insightful video.❤ But pls help me with one more thing, how can I revert back the command by which I converted my accessibility settings into a command prompt in the login window. Kindly provide a solution for this too.😅

[@freename]

At 4:58 where you renamed Utilman.exe to Utilman.exe.bak so you have a backup of the original Utilman.exe del Utilman.exe move Utilman.exe.bak Utilman.exe Will put the original file back. sfc /scannow may also restore the original version of the file. And great work on figuring out how to unlock your bitlockered drive!

[@xgka777]

Do u lose ur memory when u do it?

[@freename]

No, all we are doing is turning off safe mode or minimal boot. In the second method we are adding an additional account into windows, the new account will be blank but once safe mode fixed you can switch back to your normal user with all its data.

[@Andrew87454]

I had safe mode deactivated but still have this problem in 2024!

[@fatiiest]

Hi! halfway through the second method, the was of access window keeps closing and sometimes I can’t open it again, any advice with this?

[@freename]

Maybe hold down alt and tap tab and see if you can tab over to it?

[@ajdamsn1578]

Hi, i dont have the advanced troubleshoot options in recovery menu, only startup and they dont work, any fix?

[@freename]

Which bit of the video are you at? (Time stamp / minute and seconds?)

[@TheAndrew1987]

You are the best! What worked for me is the 2nd option with tempadmin. The first didn't work because id get element not found error

[@freename]

The element error does seem common. I'm not sure why. Glad the other way worked for you :)

[@TheAndrew1987]

Spoke too soon. Got excited and thought the issue was the fact I'm in safe boot. Turns out I'm not and i still get the same loop.

[@freename]

Oh no ;( I hope at least tempadmin makes it easy to access your files and copy them off. Make sure that in msconfig all the required services are not disabled or you are not in selective startup.

[@TheAndrew1987]

@@freename I got in! So follow the steps you showed to get into the win installation and start the console THEN type "net user administrator /active:yes" press enter type "regedit" press enter doubleclick on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE at the top left click on "File" then "Load Hive" Go to "System 32>config>SOFTWARE" Open it the key is "msoftware" then go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>msoftware>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>PasswordLess>Device Double click on "DevicePassword..." Change the value from 2 to 0 Restart and now you should be able to log in with your MICROSOFT ACCOUNT password thanks for helping me in my troubleshooting regardless man, you did great

[@TheAndrew1987]

@@freename I got in! So follow the steps you showed to get into the win installation and start the console THEN type "net user administrator /active:yes" press enter type "regedit" press enter doubleclick on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE at the top left click on "File" then "Load Hive" Go to "System 32>config>SOFTWARE" Open it the key is "msoftware" then go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>msoftware>Microsoft>Windows NT>CurrentVersion>PasswordLess>Device Double click on "DevicePassword..." Change the value from 2 to 0 Restart and now you should be able to log in with your MICROSOFT ACCOUNT password thanks for helping me in my troubleshooting regardless man, you did great

[@ilustranez]

UPDATE: I`ve changed the language of the word administrators to "administradores" in spanish, the c prompt took the command. I`ve get into windows, and now I see te screen I can run msconfig but but the secure boot box is not checked. Every time I reboot I can get into tempadmin but not my original user, it keeps asking me to install an app and won't let me do it.

[@freename]

Glad you' worked out the regional / language command. I wasn't aware it would be regional. When you are in tempadmin does msconfig show you are in Normal Startup mode and is the Safe mode option unticked ?

[@ilustranez]

@@freename exactly the safe mode option is unticked and when I restart the system still can`t enter the profile that is original, it keeps asking me to look for the app in the store, and it does nothing. A login window does not appear and it does not ask me for a password If I enter "accounts" in windows, the original account appears, but it says that if I delete it I lose all data, including the desktop.

[@freename]

​@@ilustranez On the first tab of msconfig does it also show Normal startup, diagnostic or minimal ? Did you run any commands recently to remove a load of inbuilt windows apps ? Maybe use the tempadmin account to download www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10 the updater and see if running a build update on windows 10 fixes the windows log on screen. Or if it is already up to date or that doesn't fix the problem; go to c drive, users and then click on the broken user.. tell it to allow you permissions - and copy out all of your personal files somewhere.

[@mcplayer150]

Even I have the same problem,on the temp admin account safe boot isn't ticked and I am still unable to login in my default account

[@dodruku]

Hi, Have you managed to fix your problem? I'm in the same boat :(

[@leminhluc5296]

First method work! Damn dude u are a good !!! Love u 😘😘

[@freename]

:)

[@kayzeee__]

Idk why but the issue for me isn’t even safe mode!!! I made a tempadmin account and my pc was never in safe mode, I just continued to follow the video and it worked but two days later im doing the same thing and it’s not working.

[@TacticalAnthony]

@@kayzeee__ Same problem for me :(

[@tiktok.explore]

Where i can send you photo or screenshot , i can not find the path of my windows

[@randomkidoo9699]

Even after getting in it keeps happening to my laptop and I don’t know how to stop it from happening

[@TheHalosofts]

Hi. I'm trying the second method, but once I replace utilman, cmd doesn't open, and in the next boot, it opens Utilman as normal. What else could I try?

[@freename]

I think there is one build of Windows 10 where the utilman trick doesn't work. It might be that you are unlucky enough to be on that version.

[@tebogotsiu9503]

How do you do smooth bracket

[@lÁzráeLI]

What if you don't have a copy of Windows I'm kinda stuck I even get a pop up system error saying system detected an overrun of a stack based buffer in the application and thus could potentially allow a malicious user to gain control

[@freename]

That sounds like you've got more of a problem than just safe mode or some services being off. I'd start looking at possible really intrusive software like possibly not very good antivirus products (think: Kaspersky, Panda Antivirus etc.) as the cause.. or faulty RAM or SSD.

[@fellowotaku982]

I have a problem where when I click the accessibility icon it doesn't open cmd and yes I've tried the first method and may I ask for an explanation on why I can't open cmd

[@freename]

There is one build of windows 10 where that trick doesn't work. Or you've not correctly replaced utilman with CMD.

[@vinnperez9021]

It won't let me right click on the start bar what to do?

[@freename]

Hold down Windows key on keyboard then tap r. Or go to task manager and then find the menu at the top and use the run box from there. Or right click the desktop and add new shortcut to msconfig

[@tharindulakshitha4331]

I'm not on safemode but I still can't click on the start button😞

[@andrey9530]

same, how did you fixed that?

[@Nico032c]

I have the same problem did you solve it

[@hefestionsfire]

Hi, I'm using the second method but can't move Utilman, tired using C and D drive

[@tessah2972]

when i type the command in the cmd i get an error saying an error occurred while attempting to reference the specified entry. the system can’t find the specified file

[@freename]

Try option number two in the video. Or maybe try the bcdedit command with "/store c:\Boot\BCD" but put in the correct c: or d: etc.. as appropriate. Sadly I don't know an easy way to identify which is right. You'd need to do c: and then dir and look for your files, then d: and repeat the same. Its possible that your computer might also need RAID or disk controller drivers loading before the windows setup environment can see your hard disk or SSD. If you get stuck it might be worth showing this video and comment to someone who builds computers.

[@MR_SHIVA_-ml2vj]

Although it was showing like this

[@TheMasterEconomistStudent]

I still can't do it

[@freename]

I wish I had all the answers :(

[@davidecurtoni4991]

Thank you so much, very easy and professional ❤

[@freename]

woo :)

[@alejandroivansanchez7570]

I have a problem, when I want to configure new pin, I got the Ms enter password screen but my keyboard is not working, I already try everything of every video I had saw but nothing it's working, all the problem started yesterday when I upgrade my CPU Ryzen 55600g for Ryzen 7 5800x when I boot for the first time a black screen appears and say cpu has changed NV corrupted ftmp something like that

[@freename]

Can you use the accessibility icon in the bottom right to bring up the on screen keyboard?

[@alejandroivansanchez7570]

@@freename no man I try that buen when the Ms password screen appeares the virtual keyboard close automatically I would try format the PC and install windows 10

[@freename]

@@alejandroivansanchez7570 Does your keyboard work in the rest of windows? Is it a wireless keyboard? (if so, can you try a wired keyboard?)

[@alejandroivansanchez7570]

@@freename the keyboard works fine, it's wired keyboard I don't know why when y want to my email password it doesn't do nothing but if y click cap lock it show me the massage cap lock activated but I can write nothing hahahahaha what a pain in the ass, right now in finishing the installation of windows 10 I give up with 11

[@mavrospitouros8935]

My computer had preinstalled windows. Is it possible to do this without a flash drive or a cd? Also, the advanced boot options do not work at all. Everytime i click on one, my computer just reboots without anything changing. I even tried installing linux mint but for some reason an error message pops up half way through the installation saying that the partitions on either of my hard drives cannot be formatted/removed. Any suggestions?

[@freename]

Make a usb installer using another computer.

[@Tipsyfr]

Bro what​@@freename

[@surajbalmick4614]

So I've tried following along with your guide but the first option did not provide results, just showed "An error occurred while attempting to delete the specified data element. Element not found." And the second option after trying to make a backup of Utilman.exe returned "The system cannot find the file specified." My directory is X:\Windows\System32>

[@surajbalmick4614]

Tried /deletevalue {current} safeboot as well, nothing

[@shantoshovo8128]

This man is genius

[@freename]

Thanks :)

[@EmmaHarley96]

Question here. Can I buy an operating system disc if I don’t have one?

[@freename]

Use another computer and a memory stick you can wipe and create one yourself: www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10

[@EmmaHarley96]

@@freename thank you so much… life saver

[@freename]

Good luck and I hope everything works for you :)

[@EmmaHarley96]

@@freenameI tried the first method and it said “an error occurred while attempting to delete the specified data element. Element not found”. Would you happen to know the reason for this? Honestly I don’t have full trust in the pendrive I am using. I was very careful to copy everything outlined in this video so I highly doubt I made a mistake in the stuff I typed

[@EmmaHarley96]

Just to clarify: the reason I don’t trust the pendrive is because sometimes it isn’t an available option for me to click on. This makes me think the pendrive is cutting out at points. Is this likely?

[@shivi3663]

Pls help me out it always comes that c is mot recognised as an internal or external command operable program or batch file

[@mydogsashes]

Will I lose my data doing the first option

[@freename]

None of the options I show when followed how I do it lose any data.

[@mydogsashes]

@@freename ❤️

[@mydogsashes]

@@freename thanks

[@nebular1069]

Hi mate could you please help me my pc has this problem and i watched the video and it doesnt help