Stop computer booting into safe mode


  1. bradburts
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    Windows 10
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    Stop computer booting into safe mode


    My screen started flickering and (following a bad guide) I used msconfig to configure safe mode.
    Safe mode does not allow PIN login. My password does not work. I am sure that I have remembered it correctly.
    I can log into https://account.microsoft.com/devices/ and see my devices there. The password I use there does not log me onto my PC.

    What are my options? How can I get the computer to boot normally so I can enter my PIN.
    Is the PC login credential different to the Microsoft Account? Is the PC credential an email & if so how would I go about reseting the password (assuming I have linked a phone).
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  3. dalchina
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    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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    Hi, for example, see solution 3 here:
    What to do if Safe Mode won't accept password
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  4. bradburts
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    Thanks. That works gets me back in.
    System Restore seems stuck and has sat for 2hrs 'Please wait.... System Restore is restoring the registry..'
    I will post another thread to cover the original fault and restore.
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  6. dalchina
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    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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    Do you use disk imaging as so often recommended here? If so, you could restore a relevant previously created image. (E.g. Macrium reflect (free) + external storage.

    System Restore is notoriously unreliable when restoring, but a failure like that is not normal.

    Suggest you check your disk e.g. HD Tune (free) - portable version available (just search). Should be possible from Safe Mode.
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  7. zbook
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    windows 10 professional version 1607 build 14393.969 64 bit
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    In case there are any other problems with safe mode see this tutorial (option #5, step #5):

    Boot into Safe Mode on Windows 10
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  8. Try3
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    Windows 10 Home x64 Version 22H2 Build 19045.4170
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    If you ever get stuck in Safe mode again you can use one of these to escape

    Escape from Safe mode boot loop using an installation disk - MSA forum article
    Win10 Safe Mode Breakout Technique - ITKE [EdTittel]

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  9. dalchina
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    Win 10 Pro (22H2) (2nd PC is 22H2)
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    In the command line, type the following command and press Enter:
    • C: (letter of the drive where your system is installed)
    • bcdedit /deletevalue {default} safeboot or bcdedit /deletevalue safeboot
    - same thing as I posted, but better written article.
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