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Access safe mode Power Shell/CMD doesn't work!

Anonymous
2018-02-22T14:52:23+00:00

Hi-I' m trying to enable safe mode from cmd  and  the following doesn't work Any ideas!!

. In the Command Prompt, type in the command below and press Enter:

bcdedit

. Under the top of Windows Boot Manager section, look to the right of default, and take note of its identifier.(default)

. Type the command below based on your preferred option of To start Windows 10 in safe mode with networking:

bcdedit /set default safeboot network

"element not found-The element data type specified in not recognized, or does not apply to the specified  entry."

 ran bcdedit /?-what's next? Thanks , Albert

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures

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  1. Neil D 33,245 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2018-02-22T15:00:38+00:00

    The easiest way to access Safe Mode is to select Start > Power (hold down shift) and select Restart. The device will restart, select Troubleshoot then select Advanced options and then Start-up settings. You will see Safe Mode listed there.

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