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Stonehu
Aug 24, 2025Iron Contributor
Windows 11 system 24H2 cannot enter safe mode
After upgrading to 24H2, I cannot enter safe mode (prompting that the PIN is invalid). I reinstalled the system three times and the problem persisted. I suspect that virtualization or security featur...
CelesteStarr
Aug 28, 2025Iron Contributor
The most common reasons after an update like 24H2 are:
Corrupted Boot Configuration Data (BCD): The update might have damaged the boot records that include the Safe Mode option.
Driver Conflicts: A faulty driver, especially a graphics driver, can prevent the advanced startup menu from displaying correctly.
System File Corruption: Critical system files required for booting into recovery environments might be damaged.