How to Enable Windows 10 Safe Mode Command Prompt

In the past, accessing Safe Mode was a straightforward process. You would simply press F8 right before Windows started loading, and you would be presented with a text-based Advanced Boot Options menu. However, starting with Windows 8, this classic shortcut was removed in favor of a graphical menu that could be accessed in different ways. Unfortunately, these alternatives were less convenient than the original F8 method.

Fortunately, you can still add Safe Mode to your boot menu by using Command Prompt wizardry. This will allow you to easily access Safe Mode whenever you start up your system. To do this, follow these steps:

Step One: Add Safe Mode Options to the Boot Menu with the Command Prompt

To begin, open the Command Prompt as an administrator. You can do this by typing 'cmd' in the search bar and selecting the 'Run as administrator' option.

Once you are in the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter:

`bcdedit /set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu yes`

This will add a boot menu that is always available when you start up your system. To add Safe Mode to this menu, type the following command and press Enter:

`bcdedit /set {default} safeboot minimal`

Step Two: Configure Your New Boot Options with the System Configuration Tool

To configure your new boot options using the System Configuration tool, follow these steps:

1. Open the Start menu and search for 'msconfig'. Select the Best Match.

2. In the search box on your screen, enter MSConfig and select the result.

3. Click on the Boot tab and note the Boot Options.

Here, you will see a menu that features handy troubleshooting tools like booting into Safe Mode and starting Windows with the last known good configuration.

How to Remove Safe Mode Options from the Boot Menu

If you no longer need Safe Mode options in your boot menu, you can easily remove them by following these steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.

2. Type the following command and press Enter:

`bcdedit /delete {bootmgr} safeboot`

This will remove the Safe Mode option from your boot menu.

In conclusion, accessing Safe Mode has become a bit more complicated in Windows 8 and 10, but you can still do it using Command Prompt wizardry. By following these steps, you can add Safe Mode to your boot menu and easily access it whenever you start up your system. This will allow you to troubleshoot any issues with your PC by starting it in Safe Mode, where only a limited set of files and drivers are loaded.

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