frozen program

About this tag
When a program freezes on a Windows PC, users may resort to a forced restart, which can lead to startup issues such as failure to reach the login screen. This tag covers discussions about frozen programs and the troubleshooting steps needed to recover access to the system, including safe mode and other recovery options.
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    Windows 7 Failure to show login screen after forced restart (Same with safe mode)

    My Dad was using one of my 64 bit PCs when a program froze up and he decided to force restart the computer (Pro move, I know). Now I restart and am unable to get to the login screen. Using both safe mode and normal mode gives me the same result. After I choose one of those options, I see the...