Share via

start widows 10 in safemode

Anonymous
2020-02-21T01:19:26+00:00

How do I start windows 10 in safe mode on a dell inspiron 3185? I want to restore from the partition. Wipe the computer and start over fresh!

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

4 answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2020-02-21T04:40:59+00:00

    Hi Michael!

    In this case, please try the following to enter the Windows Recovery Environment (winRE).

    To do this, you will repeatedly turn your device off, then on:

    1. Hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.
    2. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
    3. On the first sign that Windows has started (for example, some devices show the manufacturer’s logo when restarting) hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.
    4. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
    5. When Windows restarts, hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.
    6. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
    7. Allow your device to fully restart. You will enter winRE.

    This is the blue screen as shown in the attached image (Image source is from the Microsoft article), and would also be the same area as the above instructions.

    After your device restarts, you'll see the list where you can choose 4 for Safe Mode, 5 is Safe Mode with Networking.

    Let us know how it turns out!

    -Ashton

    7 people found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2020-02-21T01:22:40+00:00

    Hi Michael,

    I am an independent advisor and a Microsoft user like you, and I would be happy to help you out with this.

    Are you still able to access your computer and log in to the desktop?

    From the Start menu, if you go to the Power options, then hold down Shift on your keyboard while selecting Restart, this will allow you to choose to boot into Safe Mode, as well as other recovery options.

    Typically when the blue screen comes up, it will say Choose an option, then click on Troubleshoot > Advanced > Startup Settings > Restart

    When it restarts, on the keyboard, 4 is Safe Mode, 5 is Safe Mode with Networking.

    The option to Reset the PC is also within the Troubleshoot screen.

    Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help/12376/...

    I hope this has helped you. If this is not what you are looking for, please reply and let us know and we would be happy to look into providing some different suggestions!

    Regards,

    -Ashton

    3 people found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2020-02-21T02:43:34+00:00

    It says undoing changes made to your computer...

    5 dots spinning in a circle

    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2020-02-21T02:39:12+00:00

    I don't get to the log on screen it says trying to uninstall update and just stops there!

    Thanks Ashton

    0 comments