Boot Into Safe Mode In Windows 10

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  1. Hadron

    Hadron Registered Member

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    I have read many websites about booting into Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Command Prompt, but they suggest F8 or Shift+F8, but they don't work.

    I know how to get into Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Command Prompt from Windows, but how do you do it if your computer won't boot into Windows and don't have a Windows 10 disc or UFD? :isay:
     
  2. WildByDesign

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    You have to press F8 extra fast with Windows 10, from my experience. I use that method quite often while Windows into booting.
     
  3. roger_m

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  5. Hadron

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    Thanks guys.
    But, what if I can't get into Windows to make those changes?
     
  6. roger_m

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    Maybe you can fix your problems by creating a recovery drive on another Windows 10 computer.
     
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  7. J_L

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    Can you still access Windows 10 Recovery Options? Try Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Command Prompt.

    Then switch to your Windows system drive (not C:\, use "dir" to double -check) and try those commands.
     
  8. Azure Phoenix

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    On the log-in screen, hold "shift" key and reboot. Keep holding that key.
     
  9. Brian K

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    I think Hadron wants to access Safe Mode if the computer can't get to the login screen. The F8 method doesn't work in any of my computers.
     
  10. Hadron

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    You got it, Brian. :thumb:
     
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    on my Asus machine with win 10 i hit f9 and it goes into a menu of recovery options including safe mode.
     
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  14. roger_m

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    @Brummelchen That won't help if the computer is not bootable, which is what @Hadron was aking about.
     
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  16. Hadron

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  17. roger_m

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    @Hadron It has worked for me in the past. Did you wait until Windows had started booting before holding down the power button?
     
  18. Hadron

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    I can try again.
     
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