Can’t exit Safe mode – How to fix on Windows 11, 10

Got your PC stuck in the Safe Mode? While the Safe Mode provides a ‘safe’, restricted environment by disabling all the third-party services, you will never want to be stuck in there. What is the use of a Windows machine where you are not free to use any third-party app or services? So, if you are stuck in that situation, these fixes will get your PC out of the safe mode.

 

Fix 1 – Try the normal startup option

You can enact the normal startup while you are in the Safe Mode. This way, the next time your device boots up, it does so in the normal mode.

Step 1 – At first, hit the Win+R keys together.

Step 2 – Next, type this in the empty box and hit the Enter button.



msconfig

 

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Step 3 – Once you are there, reach the “General” tab.

Step 4 – In the ‘Startup selection’ tab and choose the “Normal startup” tab.

 

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Step 5 – Later, just save the changes with “Apply” and “OK” buttons.

 

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After applying these changes, you will get a prompt to reboot your computer. Confirm that, or you can reboot the device manually as well.

This way, you can get out of Safe Mode. Your device will continue to boot up normally, unless you have opted to boot the device in safe mode.

 

Fix 2 – Turn off the Safe mode from command line

Apart from the System Configuration tool, you may also take the alternative path of CMD line. Just run one or two commands to get out of the Safe Mode.

Step 1 – Hit the Win+R keys together.

Step 2 – Later, type “cmd” and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter three keys together.

 

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Step 3 – Type this command in the terminal and hit Enter.

bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot

 

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After executing this command, the current value of the boot mode that is currently set on your device will get deleted from your device.



Later, restart your computer to confirm that this resets the

NOTE – If that doesn’t work, you can use another command to remove the value ~

bcdedit /deletevalue {default} safeboot

 

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After using this command, you should restart your device once.

It won’t be stuck in the same situation again.