If your Windows 10 PC is experiencing issues and you can’t boot into normal mode, running System Restore from Safe Mode can help resolve the problem. Safe Mode starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services, allowing you to troubleshoot and fix issues without interference from third-party software or unstable drivers.
Accessing Safe Mode in Windows 10
There are several ways to access Safe Mode in Windows 10:
From the Sign-in Screen: Press and hold the Shift key while clicking the Power button and then select Restart. On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. Press 4 or F4 to start in Safe Mode, or press 5 or F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.
From Settings: Open Settings and go to Update & Security > Recovery. Under Advanced startup, click Restart now. On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. Press 4 or F4 to start in Safe Mode, or press 5 or F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.
Using System Configuration: Press Windows key R, type “msconfig” in the Run dialog, and press Enter. In the System Configuration window, go to the Boot tab, select Safe boot, choose the desired Safe Mode option, and click OK. Click Restart to boot into Safe Mode.
Running System Restore from Safe Mode
Once you’ve booted into Safe Mode, follow these steps to run System Restore:
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 system restore in Safe Mode.
System Restore will revert your system files and settings to a previous state, which can help resolve issues caused by recent changes or updates. Keep in mind that System Restore does not affect your personal files, such as documents, photos, or emails.
If System Restore doesn’t resolve the issue or you don’t have a restore point available, you can try other troubleshooting methods in Safe Mode, such as running System File Checker (SFC) to repair corrupted system files, or using the Windows Startup Repair tool to fix startup issues.
In conclusion, running System Restore from Safe Mode in Windows 10 is a powerful tool for resolving system issues when you can’t boot into normal mode. By accessing Safe Mode and using System Restore, you can revert your system to a previous state and get your PC back up and running smoothly.