If your Windows 10 computer is experiencing issues and you can’t boot into the normal operating system, running a System Restore from Safe Mode may help resolve the problem. Safe Mode starts Windows with a limited set of drivers and services, allowing you to troubleshoot and fix issues that may be preventing your computer from booting normally.
Entering Safe Mode in Windows 10
There are a few ways to enter Safe Mode in Windows 10:
Press the Windows logo key I to open Settings, select System > Recovery, and under “Advanced startup,” click Restart now. After your PC restarts, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. You’ll see a list of options; select 4 or press F4 to start your PC in Safe Mode, or select 5 or press F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.
On the Windows sign-in screen, press and hold the Shift key while clicking Power > Restart. After your PC restarts, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. Select 4 or F4 for Safe Mode or 5 or F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.
Open the Start menu, type “msconfig” in the search box, and press Enter. Go to the Boot tab, check the “Safe boot” option, and select “Network” at the bottom. Click Apply and OK, then restart your computer
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Running System Restore from Safe Mode
Once you’ve booted into Safe Mode, you can run System Restore to revert your computer to a previous state:
Search for “recovery” in the Windows 10 search box and select the top result “Recovery.”
In the pop-up window, click “Open System Restore.”
When you launch System Restore, click “Next.”
Select one of the available restore points to do a system restore in Safe Mode.
If System Restore fails or you don’t have any restore points available, you can try other recovery options like refreshing or resetting your PC.
Remember, running System Restore will undo recent system changes, remove recently installed apps and drivers, and may delete some personal files. Make sure to back up important data before proceeding.