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 b button, then select Settings .
2. Select Update & Security b > 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 b > 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
b b b b b b b b b b b b b Bottom left (boot options)=check the safe boot box
Restart
(System Setting)
=Click Start button (type Advance Startup in search selection)
b b b b b b b b b b b b b Than Choose (Change advanced startup options)
b b b b b b b b b b b b b GO to Bottom under (Advance Startup)
b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b =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.
