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