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Enable F8 Safe Mode Boot

Anonymous
2019-12-17T16:12:48+00:00

How can I turn on this function, again?

I have tried the following:

bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy

and

bcdedit /set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu yes

as per online searches. But, I get the following message:

>>The set command specified is not valid.

>>Run "bcdedit /?" for command line assistance.

>>The parameter is incorrect.

I can't find anything further on this. Was it removed / changed in Windows 10 1909 build ?

Thank you,

Mike

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-12-25T22:07:59+00:00

    For those of you that might have the same problem, I found the solution.

    In current Build 1909, the solution was to remove the {} item...

    bcdedit /set bootmenupolicy legacy

    works perfectly...

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-12-18T00:49:22+00:00

    Yes, thank you all for the help.

    I have found sites with the BCDEDIT commands to make the F8 key to get into Safe Mode, active again. But, the systems has Windows 10, Build 1909 installed, but the bcd command gives an error. That was why I was asking if they removed it in Build 1909....

    I use the power on and off 3 times method, but I miss the F8 command method. When I saw a way to make it active again, I was happy.

    I was just curious if there was a different command to use in the new builds.

    Thank you

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-12-17T16:15:16+00:00

    Hi, Mike_1369

    My name is Jeffrey and I am an Independent Advisor. I would be happy to help you today.

    Try entering Safe Mode to repair

    Press and hold the power button for 5 to 10 seconds to perform a complete shutdown

    Do this three or more times.

    Windows will start in the Recovery Environment and from there you can access System Repair, Safe Mode, Command Prompt

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-12-18T01:06:33+00:00

    You can type config in the search box next to Start. If you don't have a search box or icon next to start, right click on the taskbar and then point to Search and select what you want to use. After the System Configuration app comes up I choose Run as Administrator. 

    I pinned this to both Start and my Task Bar.

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  5. Anonymous
    2019-12-17T16:17:14+00:00

    It was changed when windows 10 first came out not in any update. Windows Help answered this--

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12376/windows-10-start-your-pc-in-safe-mode

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