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can't disable safe mode on bootup or log in to my account

Anonymous
2023-01-02T11:15:59+00:00

I can't access my Windows 10 account because I accidently turned on safemode on bootup in msconfig and now I can't fix it because using a pin for log in is unavailable in safe mode and there's no option for using the password (I do know the password), so i'm stuck on the log in screen.

I've already tried to do the "bcdedit /deletevalue {default} safeboot" command and activating the hidden Administrator account, both in in administrator command prompt.

Neither of those worked.

(Activating the hidden Administrator account did work, but it didn't show up at the log in screen.)

I can't do Win + R on the log in screen.

Any ideas?

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-01-02T23:54:53+00:00

    Try redoing the process to disable the safe mode via command, using an installation USB to find out if the problem persists, it may not have worked due to some permission issue.

    Create the installation USB on another computer and run the procedure.

    1. Download and run the tool: MediaCreationTool.exe.

    https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=691209

    1. Accept the License Terms.
    2. Click Create installation media for another computer.
    3. Deselect the Use the recommended options for this computer option.
    4. Select the Language, Edition and Architecture.
    5. Click USB Flash Drive.
    6. Insert the removable media.
    7. The Windows 10 download will begin.
    8. Wait and follow the tool's procedures until the end of the media creation.

    After finishing creating the USB, follow the procedures below.

    1. Boot the Windows 10 installation media.
    2. Click Repair Computer.
    3. Click Troubleshooting.
    4. Click Advanced Options.
    5. Click Command Prompt.
    6. Type the command

    bcdedit /deletevalue {default} safeboot

    and press Enter;

    1. Restart your computer and check if the problem persists please.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-01-02T12:05:17+00:00

    Hello, how are you?

    Try to check if there is a restore point before the problem, that way restoring Windows can help you.

    At the login screen, hold down the SHIFT key and restart the computer, this way you will access Windows repair mode.

    Click Troubleshooting -> Advanced Options -> System Restore, choose a date and proceed with the restoration steps.

    After finishing the restoration, check if you can login normally.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-01-02T12:12:13+00:00

    Hi, I unfortunately don't have a restore point on my PC, sorry.

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