After conducting my research I've found some ways to be easier to boot
Windows 10 into safe mode. The quickest and easiest way I discovered is to
Click the Windows button, then hold shift and click Restart, after the
troubleshoot options appear click on it, next proceed to advanced options, then
click Start Upsetting. After you've clicked the start upsetting you will then need
to click on the restart button. Once completed your computer will then go into
Windows 10 Safe mode. Another possible way to enter Windows 10 safe mode
is by combination of keys. To enter safe mode, enter the power button and
hold the shift key on your keyboard then hit restart. A menu will appear
offering the troubleshoot option which you will then hit and then go to
advanced options. Once you enter advanced options you may then enter
WIndows 10 safe mode. Other ways are easier than others, however, it depends
on whose completing the task. Some may prefer more complicated ways than
others. Personally I think the key combination makes it quicker and easier to
complete after trying it a few times. But to someone who has never done it
before the first option is more simple. When trying to troubleshoot your
computer there are several ways to boot the Windows 10 into safe mode I
have discovered. I feel like the best and easiest way is to click on the
Windows button, hold the shift and click restart, once the troubleshoot options
come up click on it, then go to advanced options, then click start upsetting,
once you click the start upsetting you will need to click on the restart after
the boot options are shown on the screen, your computer will go into the
windows 10 safe mode. At least these are the step I had to use in the past
when I have needed to boot the Windows 10 into safe mode. There have been
times in the that my computer was not operating normally. I could not diagnose
the problem, so I would go in and boot Windows 10 into a safe mode. Then
there has been a time I have installed a new program, and it has overridden
another program. I could not get it to working right. After researching the
different ways to boot Windows 10 into safe mode, I have realized that there
are a few different options. Some of these options are easier and a little more
convenient to use than others. The first way to boot Windows 10 into safe
mode is by using the system configuration tool. This is a fairly simply way in
which you enter msconfig.exe into the run dialogue box. A person can also
boot in safe mode using key combination. This is where you hit the power
button and then press and hold Shift key on your keyboard, and then click
Restart. This will bring you to a menu where you will choose the troubleshoot
option, then advanced options and last you can boot into safe mode. The last
option that I found about is actually booting Windows 10 into safe mode from
the windows download disc or the Windows 10 USB stick. I believe that it is
possible that the safe mode being booted will carry over and keep the display
settings once you exit it. If this doesn't work then you might have to change
the PC's settings. Thank you everyone for your thoughts on this topic. When
troubleshooting your computer, there are various ways to boot the Windows 10
into safe mode. Safe mode refers to the inbuilt feature of troubleshooting that
helps in disabling the unnecessary programs as well as drivers during the
booting process.One of the popular ways to boot Windows 10 into safe mode
is through system configuration. You need to go to the system configuration
panel, choose the boot option, then on the safe boot option, which will enable
the system to boot into safe mode. You will also have to choose from the
additional options like minimal, alternate shell, active directory repair, and
network (Rathbone, 2018). After choosing the preferred option, you have to click
on apply and then ok. The system configuration will then ask whether you want
to restart the system or not. Select restart, and the process will be initiated
immediately.Another method of booting Windows 10 into safe mode is by
tapping. Simply, by tapping the function key F8, you can reach the safe mode.
It will enable you to make the selections for the safe mode and start the
process . Yet another means of booting Windows 10 into the save mode is by
using the advanced start-up option. All these processes can help in diagnosing
the problem and correcting your system efficiently. There are a few different
ways i will discuss, some of which may not be viable given this unique
case.You can press the windows + l key on the keyboard to open settings, if
this does not work, you can select the windows icon, go to settings, select
update and security, recovery. Under advanced start up you select restart now.
Once the PC boots back up you then select the option to 'troubleshoot' then
you will go to advanced options, start up settings, restart. Once it finishes
restarting you will then press 4 or F4 to go into safe mode. You can also
get safe mode by doing it this way, which is the way i would do it in this
case.On the windows sign in screen, press and hold the shift key while you
hold power, after your pc restarts you will choose the option to troubleshoot,
advanced options, startup settings, restart. Then you will press 4 or F4 to go
into safe mode. After I was done researching different ways to boot the
Windows 10 into safe mode and I found that the best way to is to Click on
the Windows button, then hold Shift and click restart, then click the troubleshoot
options and then go to advanced options, after going to advanced options click
start up settings, after clicking start up settings under start up settings click on
restart after the boot options are displayed on the screen your computer will go
into Windows 10 safe mode. I think that if I had to choose a way to do it
I would execute this way also. Seems like the easiest way to put the computer
into safe mode. I have always thought that there was only one way to boot a
computer but after researching I found that there are numerous ways. I also did
not know that you could change the settings on your computer in the safe
mode boot setting. I learned a lot by researching the ins and outs of the Safe
Mode boot menu. If you have already tried changing the Color Calibration and
restarting the computer, yet it is still not working properly, then try launching
into Safe Mode, then:
Launching Safe Mode:
Press the power key
Hold down the shift key and click Restart.
Click the option Troubleshoot and then Advanced options.
Go to “Advanced options” and click Start-up Settings.
Under “Start-up Settings” click Restart.
The relevant options for booting in Safe Mode are numbers, 4,5, or 6.
Number 4- Enable Safe Mode
Number 5- Enable Safe Mode with Networking
Number 6- Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt
You can choose with the function keys
Open Run Command (Windows button +R)
A dialog box will open type "msconfig"
Locate and select the Boot tab and select Safe with Minimal as an option.
Restart Computer
Hopefully, the issue gets resolved by then. In doing research I have found other
methods prior to this one, I have not had this issue in the past so I am not
very knowledgeable on how to resolve it so I did learn a good bit since I
didn't know anything before. Going from windows 7 to windows 10 is still
some getting used to with the way the software works.When you boot into Safe
Model in Windows 10, the operating system loads a minimal user interface, with
only the essential services and drivers needed for it to function. This mode
makes it easy to troubleshoot problems because it does not load things that can
make Windows crash. If you do not want to read the large article with plenty
of instructions, you can view the videos which give the proper description of
booting in safe mode. First press and hold the SHIFT key on the keyboard.
With this key still pressed, click or tap the Power button and, in the menu
that opens, click Restart. Second On the Advanced options screen, choose Startup
Settings. Depending on your Windows 10 computer, you may not see this option
at first. If you do not, click or tap the link that says "See more recovery
options. Third in starting options of Windows 10 says that you can restart your
device to change advanced boot options, including enabling Safe Mode. Press
Restart. Finally Standard Safe Mode - press the 4 or the F4 key on your
keyboard to start it.
• Safe Mode with Networking - press 5 or F5
• Safe Mode with Command Prompt - press either 6 or F6.
And If Windows 10 fails to boot normally three times over, the fourth time it
enters by default in an Automatic Repair mode. Using this mode, you can boot
into Safe Mode. To trigger the Automatic Repair mode, you must interrupt the
normal boot process three consecutive times: use the Reset or the Power button
on your Windows 10 PC to stop it during boot, before it finishes loading
Windows 10. If you use the Power button, you might have to keep it pressed
for at least 4 seconds to force the power off. When Windows 10 enters the
Automatic Repair mode, the first thing you see is a screen that tells you that
the operating system is "Preparing Automatic Repair." When researching ways to
boot Windows 10 into safe mode I found many articles discussing ways of
getting it done nd after reading thru some I found that they showed the same
steps but I went with the microsoft support , windows help start your pc in
safe mode in windows 10-windows help. Being that due to my issue I would
be starting from a black screen I would go with what seems to be the fastest
and easiest way to start:
Noting *If device is encrypted BitLocker key will be needed to start in safe
mode*
*Hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off computer, repeating
this step when the computer begins to restart 3 times on the third allowing
device to fully restart entering (winRE) from (winRE).
Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot> Advanced options> Startup
settings> Restart
once device restarts a list of options will appear, select 5/F5 for safe mode
with networking.
On this page there are two versions of safe mode: Safe Mode and Safe Mode
with Networking. Safe Mode with Networking adds the network drivers and
services you'll need to access the Internet and other computers on your network.
There are several methods to how to start your PC in safe mode from Settings,
from the sign-in screen, or from a black or blank screen.
How to start PC in safe mode from setting
1. Press Windows logo key + I on your keyboard to open Settings. If
that doesn't work, select the Start uu button, then select Settings .
2. Select Update & Security > Recovery
3. Under advanced startup, select Restart now.
4. After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot
> Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. You may be asked to
enter your After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select
Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. You may
be asked to enter your BitLocker recovery key.
5. After your PC restarts, you'll see a list of options. Select 4 or press F4
to start your PC in Safe Mode. Or if you'll need to use the Internet,
select 5 or press F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.
From the sign-in screen
1. On the Windows sign-in screen, press and hold the Shift key while you
select the Power uu > Restart .
2. After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot
> Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. You may be asked to
enter your BitLocker recovery key.
3. After your PC restarts, you'll see a list of options. Select 4 or F4 to
start your PC in safe mode. Or if you'll need to use the Internet, select
5 or F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.
From black or blank screen
1. Hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.
2. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
3. On the first sign that Windows has started (for example, some devices
show the manufacturer’s logo when restarting) hold down the power
button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.
4. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
5. When Windows restarts, hold down the power button for 10 seconds to
turn off your device.
6. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
7. Allow your device to fully restart. You will enter winRE.
Now that you are in winRE, you will follow these steps to take you to safe
mode:
1. On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options
> Startup Settings > Restart
2. After your device restarts, you'll see a list of options. Select option 5
from the list or press F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.
I always start troubleshooting using these simple network troubleshooting steps to
help diagnose and refine the issue. Because it develops a successful scenario for
the computer.
1. Check the hardware. When you’re beginning the troubleshooting process,
check all your hardware to make sure it’s connected properly, turned on,
and working. If a cord has come loose or somebody has switched off
an important router, this could be the problem behind your networking
issues. There’s no point in going through the process of troubleshooting
network issues if all you need to do is plug a cord in. Make sure all
switches are in the correct positions and haven’t been bumped accidentally.
2. Next, turn the hardware off and back on again. This is the mainstay of
IT troubleshooting, and while it might sound simplistic, often it really
does solve the problem. Power cycling your modem, router, and PC can
solve simple issues—just be sure to leave each device off for at least
60 seconds before you turn it back on.
3. Use ipconfig. Open the command prompt and type “ipconfig” (without the
quotes) into the terminal. The Default Gateway (listed last) is your
router’s IP. Your computer’s IP address is the number next to “IP
Address.” If your computer’s IP address starts with 169, the computer is
not receiving a valid IP address. If it starts with anything other than
169, your computer is being allocated a valid IP address from your router.
4. Try typing in “ipconfig /release” followed by “ipconfig /renew” to get rid
of your current IP address and request a new one. This will in some
cases solve the problem. If you still can’t get a valid IP from your
router, try plugging your computer straight into the modem using an
ethernet cable. If it works, the problem lies with the router.
5. Use ping and tracert. If your router is working fine, and you have an
IP address starting with something other than 169, the problem’s most
likely located between your router and the internet. At this point, it’s
time to use the ping tool. Try sending a ping to a well-known, large
server, such as Google, to see if it can connect with your router. You
can ping Google DNS servers by opening the command prompt and
typing “ping 8.8.8.8”; you can also add “-t” to the end (ping 8.8.8.8 -t)
to get it to keep pinging the servers while you troubleshoot. If the pings
fail to send, the command prompt will return basic information about the
issue.
6. You can use the tracert command to do the same thing, by typing
“tracert 8.8.8.8”; this will show you each step, or “hop,” between your
router and the Google DNS servers. You can see where along the
pathway the error is arising. If the error comes up early along the
pathway, the issue is more likely somewhere in your local network.
7. Perform a DNS check. Use the command “nslookup” to determine
whether there’s a problem with the server you’re trying to connect to. If
you perform a DNS check on, for example, google.com and receive
results such as “Timed Out,” “Server Failure,” “Refused,” “No Response
from Server,” or “Network Is Unreachable,” it may indicate the problem
originates in the DNS server for your destination. (You can also use
nslookup to check your own DNS server.)
I was check around for a little bit just to see what the easiest way to boot
safe. I came cross few few of them. But, all of them pretty much sounds the
same .so, here a few different ways to access safe mode.
1. Settings
From the desktop, click on the Start button, then click on Settings.
Select Update & Security > Recovery.
Under Advanced Startup, select Restart Now.
After the device restarts, you'll be prompted with a list of options. Select option
4 to boot to Safe Mode. If internet access is required, select option 5 to boot
to Safe Mode With Networking.
2. Logon screen
At the logon screen, hold the Shift key down and click on the onscreen power
button > Restart.
Upon the device restarting, you will be prompted to choose an option. Click
on Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart.
The device will restart a second time, this time displaying a list of options.
Select option 4 or 5 to boot to Safe Mode or Safe Mode With Networking,
respectively.
Suppose a user has selected a combination of foreground and background colors
that makes it impossible to read the screen and correct the display settings.
Booting Windows® 10 into Safe Mode, which loads VGA mode with basic
display settings, is a possible solution.
Research ways to boot Windows 10 into Safe Mode.
After researching I found the site digital citizen life helpful for ways to reboot
a windows 10. The first thing you would want to do is restart your computer,
by pressing the shift key and holding that button while you press the power
button. When the the menu pops up you will then click restart.Next you need
to interrupt the normal boot process of the Windows 10. It needs to be in
default in the Automatic repair mode, which will help you get to safe mode.
Before it finishes loading Windows 10 you might have to keep the power
button pressed for at least 4 seconds to force the power off. When Windows
10 enters the repair mode the first thing you see is a screen that tells you
that the operating system is preparing the automatic Repair .Last for safe mode
your going to follow the path for advanced options then startup settings, then
restart. Then your going to press the 4 or the F4 key on your keyboard to
boot into minimal safe mode. Press 5 or F5 to boot into safe mode with
networking. Or you can press 6 or F6 to go into safe mode with command
prompts. The three categories that you can start your computer in safe mode
are from a blank or black screen, the settings menu and screens or from the
sign in screen. All have their own way to get to safe mode booting but will
all end with the same result thankfully. For the settings screen you can either
press the windows key in combination with I or press the windows key by
itself and navigate through the settings to recovery under update and security.
You press restart now and after you get the options, you go to troubleshoot
advanced startup options and enter safe mode. that would be the more simple
one thankfully. If you cant open settings, then you need to be on the windows
screen for your log in, there you press shift in combination with the power
button. This will lead to the above troubleshoot option with the advanced system
startup. Select that and you will once again have the option to boot whilst safe
mode is activated. Finally, from a black or blank screen you need to enter
winRE which will be a bit of a tedious process. This will require you to
repeatedly turn your device off and on by holding the power button down for
ten seconds each time. You must hold the power button down every sequence
when turning the device on and off until you get to the recovery environment.
This will allow you to select troubleshoot, advanced system startup, and enter
safe mode. If the user is still signed in, they can press and hold the power
button to turn off their system. Afterwards, they should press it again to start
up. This is being said because the user is unable to even read their screen
and correct the colors. Depending on their system, they may be able to find a
way to view enough of the screen to reboot properly by adjusting their
monitor's settings. If they do that, they can press and hold the "SHIFT" key,
click the Start Menu, clicking the power button and pressing "Restart". Again,
this has to be done while the shift key is held. If someone is experienced
enough, they could find the restart button without viewing their monitor screen.
Depending on your system, there are various ways to reach Window's Recovery
Mode during boot. On my Windows PC, I have to press and hold F11 at
startup, depending on computer manufacturer, to get into Recovery Mode. A
computer's manufacturer's documentation should have details on their boot options.
• Once you reach Recovery Mode, it asks you to choose an option.
• Select Troubleshoot.
• Afterwards, select Advanced Options.
• Select “See more recovery options” until you see “Startup Settings”.
• Select “Enable Safe Mode”
• Then restart.
You should now be able to boot with the default display settings, and change
the colors accordingly.
The most common way to boot windows 10 into safe mode is to press the
windows +I key to open your settings, select Update and Security, select
recovery, select Restart now under Advanced options, when the computer restarts
you should select 4 or f4 to go into safe mode. Safe mode is the mode of
windows to diagnose an issue with your operating system. It essentially stops
all programs that aren't needed to function and removes custom user settings. It
will only allow programs necessary for the OS to work. When you are in safe
mode you don't get the "customized" user settings that you may have placed
before and therefor the hard to read background would not be there. You would
be able to go into settings and see them in their original format since its
designed for trouble shooting. Once you change the settings to something more
easy on the eyes you can go back to business per usual. If your settings don't
work the first time as intended you can always restart the computer and try
again. The easiest and most convenient way to access Windows 10 Boost mode
is to hold shift and restart your computer. To explain you would hold down
shift open up the windows panel and then click restart computer. Once rebooted
and are on the log in screen click on the power button and it will pull up
the options panel. From there you will be able to boost Windows 10 and fix
the issue going on. Another option to help boost Windows 10 is too use the
install disc and will be able to access it that time. Once you've brought up
the computer after the restart you can go into the Windows menu you can use
the troubleshoot options to reset the settings and fix the issue. If not you have
countless other ways that you are able to use to get Windows boosted and fix
the color problem. Me personally would have to use the shift restart option
because I feel like it is the simplest and best way to use it and get the job
done. When your having problems the best way to get into safe mode in my
opinion is always through the boot up screen. I have had virus before on old
computers that would just make things worse if I tried to boot up in normal
boot and then go to safe mood through the settings. if you are going through
the boot up screen, you will need to push ctrl and F8 at the same time in
order to get it into recovery mode. Which on faster starting computers this
might not be a first try thing. My opinion, it’s the best way for an average
joe to get into recovery mode if you’re having serious issues that you might
not want to boot into normal boot. If you can go into your normal boot
without fear of making problems worse then go to the windows tag click power
button. Hold shift while clicking restart. Which then will allow you to choose
an option. You then want to choose troubleshoot, advanced and in the startup,
setting click restart again. Which will give you a list of startup options with
the three safe zones being just safe mode, safe mode with networking, and safe
mode command prompt. Through research I found that one of the easiest ways
to access Windows 10 boot options, are to hold down the shift key on your
keyboard and restart the PC. Opening up the start menu and click on power
button to open power options. Now pressing and hold the shift key an click
on restart. This will have to be done to open the boot menu in windows 10.
I found that you can also use Windows 10 installation drive/disc. You can boot
from that usb/disc and click on repair option to access windows 10 boot
options. This is also a great option if you don't have access to another
windows 10 pc to create a recovery drive. You can also hold the shift key
while clicking restart from the shut down or signout menu. by selecting trouble
shoot advanced options start up settings restart after PC restarts, there is a list
of options select 4 or f4 or fn +f4 following the screen instructions to start
the pc in safemode. There are numerous ways but these are the ones i found
to be easiest. When trying to boot into safe mode, there are a number of ways
to do so if there is an issue. If you can not get into the log in screen, then
reboot. When the reboot process has started, interupt windows while it is
loading. Do this three times and windows thinks that there is an error and will
give prompts to check for a problem. From there, follow the advanced settings
to restart with options. Restart the computer and it will give buttons to
determine how you would like to start. Start with safe mode enabled. If one
can get onto a sign in screen, then hold down shift and click restart. This will
take you to advanced settings that you can follow into safe mode once
rebooted. Another way to enter safe mode is to start the boot with either a
startup disc or a USB. Follow prompts to get to safe mode that way. I think
that those would be the best way to enter safe mode if the setting have been
altered. There are many ways to enter safe mode on Windows 10. Since it's
impossible to see the screen it narrows it down a little bit. I still found a
few ways we can enter safe mode. One way is to interrupt the normal boot
process. To do that when windows first starts up press the power button for a
few seconds three times. After the third time Windows will then enter
Automatic repair mode. It will then start an automatic diagnoses of the PC.
After the diagnoses the Automatic repair window will show up. You then select
advanced options. On the next screen select troubleshoot. ON the troubleshoot
screen click advanced options again. On the Advanced Options screen select
Startup Settings. If you do not see the Startup settings click See more options.
On the Startup Settings screen you can then select restart. After restarting you
can enter safe mode. It will give the option to enter safe mode, safe mode
with networking, and safe mode with command prompt. After researching ways
to enter safe mode with an unreadable screen I feel this is the best way. There
are several ways to enter Safe Mode one of the ways is to hold shift and
restart. Another way is to interrupt the start up of windows three times in a
row. The third way is to use a USB boot drive with windows on it or a
CD. A fourth way is to use the system configuration tool, but this probably
wouldn't work in this situation. These are the most basic ways of getting into
Safe Mode. I would also show my friend how to do each of these so that in
the future should he do this he knows how to fix it. I am sure we have all
run into a point where we change a setting or install something that messes
with our system, but there are so many ways of troubleshooting these issues. I
know that in older versions of Windows you could also use shift+F8 this
however doesn't work in Windows 10, also it doesn't work with SSDs as well.
These are the ways that I would go about fixing this issue in particular after
working in this field for so many years there are tips and tricks you take
from working with different people. I'm the type of person who can work with
different people. Saying that it means more opportunity to learn from all kinds
of people.I did some research and notice I knew two ways to boot into safe
mode on Windows 10. I have not told anyone about my previous experience
working at a Career College and how I use the following steps to help the
students at the Career College.
Press Windows + R Keys simultaneously on Keyboard
Type msconfig
Switch to the Boot Tab
Select the safe boot then Ok
Restart
Shift + Restart Combination
Open the start menu and click on Power button
Then while keeping the Shift Key pressed clicked on the restart
Windows 10 tell says choose an option
Choose Troubleshoot
Then on the Troubleshoot screen Choose the advance options
Then choose startup settings Press Restart
Then choose which options you want in Safe mode
Use Shift + F8
Press Shift+F8, just before Windows starts loading so that you make it start
the recovery mode, from where you can boot into Safe Mode. The problem is
that most times, Shift + F8 and F8 don’t work even though they are correct
commands, supported by Windows 10.
You can enable the legacy Advanced Boot options menu that allows you to
Press F8 upon startup.
In order to boot windows in safe mode you will need to enter windows
recovery mode here is the step by step process to enter windows recovery mode
as provided by Microsoft.com
1. Hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.
2. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
3. On the first sign that Windows has started (for example, some devices
show the manufacturer’s logo when restarting) hold down the power
button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.
4. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
5. When Windows restarts, hold down the power button for 10 seconds to
turn off your device.
6. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
7. Allow your device to fully restart. You will enter winRE.
From here you will select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings
> Restart.
After rebooting, safe mode will be enabled by pressing F5
In theory safe mode should restore the default display settings and the user
would be able to reboot normally, and the issue would be resolved. Alternatively
the user can access the display settings on windows through Control panel >
Appearance and Personalization > Ease of access centre.
There several ways to boot in Windows 10 in “safe mode”; to help with
diagnosing your systems; such as a VGA issue.
(Enable Safe Boot)
=Click Start button (type MSCONFIG in search selection)
=Click System Configuration
=Click Boot Tab
uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu Bottom left (boot options)=check the safe boot box
Restart
(System Setting)
=Click Start button (type Advance Startup in search selection)
uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu Than Choose (Change advanced startup options)
uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu GO to Bottom under (Advance Startup)
uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu uu
=Click Restart Now
On Choose an Option screen
=Click Troubleshoot
=Click Advance Options
=Click Startup Settings
Startup Settings /Restart to change Windows Options
List below
Restart
To correct a screen display setting I would try it in Setting, Display and
starting playing around with the resolutions; which I have done in the past; this
process can be very frustrating. Save yourself some time and research the best
VGA (Video Graphics Array) for what your looking at for example: Gaming
recommend 1080p; for dual monitors Laptop to additional Monitor recommends
1366x768; my systems actually recommended the display for me which is great
because it remove guessing work. To begin booting Windows 10 in Safe Mode
I would suggest pressing the restart button on your computer, or if it does not
have one, the power button twice. Because you cannot read the screen, you
should hold down the Windows logo button, ctrl, shift + b, all at the same
time to start Windows 10 Safe Mode. If you are working on a Windows 10
tablet try increasing and decreasing the volume at the same time, 3 times, and
it should do the same thing. Then the screen will dim, or flutter, or beep,
meaning that Windows OS is trying to refresh. When windows is done
refreshing, Safe Mode should appear on the screen with default display settings
and you should be able to change the display setting back to default. Now
would be a good time to press Start and go to Control Panel. From there, I
would click on Choose High Contrast Theme and check to see if one of these
themes has been selected. If one of these themes had been selected then I
would go to Windows Default Themes and choose one of the options it
provides to revert to default settings. There are two ways to shut down the
machine without holding the power button safely—the first way to use the
Control+Alt+Delete key combo to bring up the options menu. The options menu
should use windows default color options bypassing any custom changes. From
there, you can select shutdown. Once the system has powered, do you can press
the power button like normal and tape the F8 key on the keyboard to select
the Safe Mode option that is desired.
Alternately you can type in the blind and use command prompts to reboot into
safe mode. To launch the command console, press the Windows key + R on
the keyboard. Wait two seconds and type ”cmd” this will launch the command
prompt. In the command prompt that you can not see type in ” bcdedit /set
{current} safeboot network” press the enter key now type in “shutdown /r” if
everything worked, the computer would reboot into safe mode after one minute.
Once you make the changes to the graphics settings and then open the
command prompt again by using the Windows+ R and typing “cmd” again, then
enter “bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot” to allow the system to reboot into
normal mode on the next restart. Then in the command prompt type in
shutdown /r to reboot back into normal mode.
I pulled my research on booting a PC in safe mode directly from Microsoft's
support page. Since this customer changed the display settings and is unable to
read the screen then booting Windows into safe mode via a black or black
screen will be the best option here. To perform this action we will have to:
1. Hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.
2. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
3. On the first sign that Windows has started (for example, some devices
show the manufacturer’s logo when restarting) hold down the power
button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.
4. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
5. When Windows restarts, hold down the power button for 10 seconds to
turn off your device.
6. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
7. Allow your device to fully restart. You will enter winRE.
Once we have entered winRE (Windows Recovery Environment) we need to
choose options to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings >
Restart. After device restarts there will be a list of options and we can select
option 5 or press F5 for safe mode with networking. Now this seems to be
the only way to boot when windows is unable to be seen in a situation like
this. But when we may be experiencing issues with a PC we can boot in safe
mode from the settings or the sign on screen to help us diagnose if problems
are from a corrupted OS file. Example: computer is booting slow and we
decide to boot in safe mode to see if problem still happens. If it does we
know its an OS issue because Safe mode boots with basic drivers; However, if
we boot and the problem isn't there anymore we know that it could be
something outside of the OS files.
