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Rogerwop
Copper Contributor
Nov 18, 2024

Unable to connect Windows 11 in Safe Mode,How to do?

 
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Alikoc
MCT
Nov 18, 2024

Hello,

Can u try belowing methods

 

Accessing Safe Mode from Startup Settings

The image shows the Startup Settings menu where Safe Mode options can be selected. Follow these steps to proceed:

  1. Restart into Startup Settings:
    • Select the Restart button shown in the image.
    • The system will restart and present the following options (by number key or F-key):
      • 4 or F4: Enable Safe Mode
      • 5 or F5: Enable Safe Mode with Networking
      • 6 or F6: Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt
    • Choose the appropriate option for Safe Mode.

Using Advanced Troubleshooting to Enable Safe Mode

If the above method doesn’t work or Safe Mode doesn’t start, use these steps.

Boot into Advanced Options:

  • Hold the Shift key and click Restart from the Power menu on the login screen or desktop.

Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart

Select one of the Safe Mode options (4, 5, or 6)

 

Enable Safe Mode via Command Prompt

If you can boot into Windows or a recovery environment:

  1. Open Command Prompt with admin privileges:
    • If in Recovery Mode: Select Command Prompt from the menu.
    • If in Windows: Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter.
  2. Execute the following command to enable Safe Mode:

bcdedit /set {default} safeboot minimal

For Safe Mode with Networking:

bcdedit /set {default} safeboot network

  • Restart the PC.
  • To revert to normal boot:bcdedit /deletevalue {default} safeboot 

Troubleshooting Boot Issues

If Safe Mode still doesn’t work, there might be deeper issues:

Boot Configuration Issues:

  • Run these commands
  • bootrec /fixmbr bootrec /fixboot bootrec /scanos bootrec /rebuildbcd

 

Corrupted System Files:Run System File Checker (SFC) and Deployment Image Servicing and Management: 

  • sfc /scannow dis m /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

Driver Conflicts:

  • If Safe Mode fails to load, it may indicate faulty drivers. Try uninstalling problematic drivers from Device Manager while in Safe Mode.

If All Else Fails:

If none of these methods work, consider:

  • Performing a System Restore:
    • From Advanced Troubleshooting, select System Restore to roll back to a previous working state.
  • Resetting Windows:
    • Go to Troubleshoot > Reset this PC and choose to keep or remove your files.

 

 

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Best Regards,

Ali Koc

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