Sometimes it can. If you start getting this error the next time you sign in after installing something new, try uninstalling the new software to see whether that fixes the problem.
If your PC recently installed updates, try uninstalling them and updating again. Go to "Start," and search for "Windows updates." Select "Update history" and "Uninstall updates" under the list of recently installed updates. Select what you want to uninstall, and restart your PC.