Windows 10 Safe Mode Doesn't Accept Password

[AndyCr15]

I remember seeing something about making sure I turn off my pin code login before using Safe boot. Unfortunately I remembered it as I got myself stuck in a boot loop...

Basically, I'm sure I'm getting my password correct, but Windows doesn't believe me. I chose Safe Boot in misconfig so any time I boot, it will boot into Safe Mode. Almost anything I do, like restore to the point I made before booting in Safe mode, wants my password. I have a command to run on the command line, but that requires a password.

Now, there's not a huge amount I would lose it I had to reinstall, mostly things are on a file server, but it would be a pain in the bum... so... anyone know how I can get past this? Force it to boot without safe mode would be enough.

Thanks.

 

[NeoVo]

check that your keyboard layout is English (UK), often it defaults to US; which results in symbols (if in your password) being interpreted differently.

If the disk isn't encrypted there are methods to reset the administrator password.

 

[AndyCr15]

I've checked the password by clicking the icon to reveal it and it's been correct.

I'm not sure about encryption. What's the default?

**EDIT** I've just tried again this morning and it's let me in... very weird...