If you’re having trouble getting out of safe mode on your Windows 10 computer, there are a few things you can do. Safe mode is a diagnostic mode that allows you to troubleshoot problems with your computer. If you’re not sure what safe mode is, it’s a good idea to start in safe mode and work your way up if the problem persists. To enter safe mode on Windows 10, follow these steps:
- Click the “Start” button and type “cmd” (without the quotes). When Command Prompt appears, click “OK.”
- At the command prompt, type “safe Mode,” and then press Enter. (If prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.)
- When Safe Mode appears on your screen, click “Exit.” (If prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.) ..
Booting Windows 10 in safe mode is a good idea if you can’t start Windows 10 normally, and you need to do some troubleshooting. Here’s how to get out of safe mode when you’re finished and want to use your PC normally.
What Is Safe Mode?
Safe mode is essentially a troubleshooting service. If you’re using unstable hardware drivers that cause you to see the blue screen of death or if you’ve been infected with malware, launching Windows 10 in safe mode allows you to boot up your PC to get to the root cause of the problem. In some cases, it may be your only way to start your PC without reinstalling Windows.
Why? Because, when you start Windows 10 in safe mode, startup programs and other services configured to start on startup aren’t launched, hardware support is minimized, screen resolution is decreased, and no third-party software or drivers are enabled. In safe mode, you can roll back drivers, check system logs, and remove software that may be causing issues.
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How to Exit Safe Mode on Windows 10
If you want to exit safe mode, all you need to do is restart your Windows PC. You can do this by clicking the “Windows Icon” in the bottom-left corner to open the “Start” menu, selecting “Power,” and then “Restart.”
There are other methods for restarting your PC, such as by executing shutdown /r from Command Prompt. Regardless of the method you choose, you’ll be prompted to start Windows 10 normally on restart.
You can also restart normally without the prompt. To do this, open the “Run” window by pressing Windows+R. Once open, type “msconfig” in the text box next to “Open” and click “OK.”
Select the “Boot” tab in the window that appears.
Finally, in the “Boot Options” section, uncheck the box next to “Safe Boot” and click “OK.”
Now, you won’t be disturbed by the prompt when you restart.
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