Force Windows to run safe mode using command

In a case you have problem to run windows normally, you can boot from Windows installation DVD, then force Windows to run safe mode. Here is how.

  1. Navigate to Advanced Startup Options (Windows 10/8): Tap or click Troubleshoot, then Advanced options, and finally Command Prompt.
  2. Run one of these commands.

Safe Mode: bcdedit /set {default} safeboot minimal

Safe Mode with Networking: bcdedit /set {default} safeboot network

Safe Mode with Command Prompt: bcdedit /set {default} safeboot minimal bcdedit /set {default} safebootalternateshell yes

3. When you see the return this message: The operation completed successfully

4. Run Exit back to Advanced options.

5. Select Continue.

6. Select Restart. Windows should run as Safe Mode.

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Bob Lin

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