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 vv + I on your keyboard to open Settings. If
that doesn't work, select the Start vv button, then select Settings .
2. Select Update & Security vv > 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 vv > 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
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv Bottom left (boot options)=check the safe boot box
Restart
(System Setting)
=Click Start button (type Advance Startup in search selection)
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv Than Choose (Change advanced startup options)
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv GO to Bottom under (Advance Startup)
vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv vv
vv vv vv vv vv =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.
