Access safe mode Power Shell/CMD

Question

Hi-can access Safe mode (Bios) w/CMD-? My other  pc (32bit-Win 10) dead, I start and get cmd won't go anyplace else?

Answer 1

Safe Mode and the BIOS are two completely different things.

If you have an older computer that still uses the BIOS to boot, you can get to the BIOS screens by restarting your computer and then, while the computer is starting, tapping the function key specified by your computer manufacturer. It might be F2 or F12 or the Delete key ... or something else. The computer manufacturer can tell you which key to press.

If you want to get to Safe Mode, but you're not able to do that from within Windows,  use any of Methods 4 to 7 described in 7 Ways to Boot Into Safe Mode.

Answer 2

Thank you for getting back to me. Try using the command below for step 2:

bcdedit

Hope to hear from you soon.

Regards.

Answer 3

Add: Running chkdsk /f  /r d:-will keep  you dated-thanks, Albert

Answer 4

Thank you for prompt response!

Are you getting any error messages? 501

What is the make and model of your device? HP Mini 110-3735DX 32 bit

Meanwhile, you can start your Windows 10 device in safe mode using Command Prompt by performing the steps below:

1. Open an elevated Command Prompt.
2. In the Command Prompt, type in the command below and press Enter:

bcedit

"is not recognized as internal or external command, operable program or batch file??

Answer 5

Hello AlinNYC,

To better assist you with your concern, I'd like to know the following:

• Are you getting any error messages?
• What is the make and model of your device?

Meanwhile, you can start your Windows 10 device in safe mode using Command Prompt by performing the steps below:

1. Open an elevated Command Prompt.
2. In the Command Prompt, type in the command below and press Enter:

bcdedit

3. Under the top of Windows Boot Manager section, look to the right of default, and take note of its identifier.
4. Type the command below based on your preferred option of Safe Mode:

To start Windows in safe mode:

bcdedit /set {identifier} safeboot minimal

To start Windows 10 in safe mode with networking:

bcdedit /set {identifier} safeboot network

To start Windows 10 in safe mode with Command Prompt:

bcdedit /set {identifier} safebootalternateshell yes

Note: Substitute the word identifier in the commands above with the actual identifier from step 3.

Looking forward to your response.

Regards.