By Achilles Hill | Last Updated
The Safe Mode, which can boot Windows without loading third-party software. It is the minimum mode of an operating system that can fix some problem, like computer breakdown, infected by virus, and failed to get into Windows. However, what to do with if you encounter three common Safe Mode issues below?
If the F8 key doesn't work, Windows 10 won't boot in Safe Mode. Under this circumstances, you can fix the F8 not working via a pre-created restore point or Command Prompt.
It will be simplest that you have created a restore point for your computer. Here is how to do:
Step 1: Right-click on This PC and select Properties. Alternatively, press Windows + Pause/Break key.
Step 2: Click System protection.
Step 3: Under System Protection tab, click on System Restore button.
Step 4: In the System Properties windows, click on Next.
Step 5: Choose a restore point and tap on Next.
Step 6: Confirm your restore point and click Finish.
Step 7: Once a warming prompt, click on Yes to continue. Wait for a while your computer will restart itself after finish restoring.
Most people didn't realize the importance of creating a restore point, so, I will show you that using Command Prompt to fix "Windows 10 won't boot in Safe Mode" problem.
Step 1: Type cmd in the search bar and right-click on the result then select Run as administrator.
Step 2: Type SFC /SCANNOW and hit Enter to repair your Windows 10. Or you can execute the following command to scan, check, and recover system as well. Remember to hit Enter at the end of each line.
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Unable to exit the Safe Mode? You may have stuck in the Safe Mode loop. Don't worry, read on to learn how to address the issue.
Step 1: Press Windows + R combination key and run the MSCONFIG command.
Step 2: Under the General tab, make sure the Normal startup option is selected.
Step 3: Go to the Boot tab, choose a system that you want to boot. Tap on Apply and OK to restart Windows 10. Once the method doesn't work at all, let's move onto Step 4 below.
Step 4: Run Command Prompt as administrator, input bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot then press Enter.
When you are in Safe Mode and going to install or uninstall program, you may get such an error message: "The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. This can occur if the Windows Installer is not correctly installed. Contact your support personnel for assistance."
Step 1: Run Command Prompt as administrator and execute the command line below:
REG ADD "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Minimal\MSIServer" /VE /T REG_SZ /F /D "Service"
If the Safe Mode connects with the network, run this command instead:
REG ADD "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot\Network\MSIServer" /VE /T REG_SZ /F /D "Service"
Step 2: Run NET START MSISERVER to boot the Windows Installer Service.
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