I had to go into safe mode in my Windows 10 install tonight. I knew as soon as I rebooted back into normal mode, the machine was actually stuck in minimal or safe mode - where the interface almost seems like a normal boot, but drivers and other software don't load. I have had this before and despite reading guides online, I've always had to reinstall. Bcdedit and Bootrec commands found online did absolutely nothing to help.
Except tonight, because, for once, system restore actually worked as intended. Sure I had to roll back a week and reinstall some software I'd updated, but at least Windows is back to a workable state ... until I need to enter safe mode, of course!
The real purpose of this thread is to try and diagnose why Windows gets stuck into safe mode in the first place. At least while Windows is in a usable state, I might be able to get to the root of the problem and not change my underwear next time I want to enter safe mode.
All advice is welcome.
Except tonight, because, for once, system restore actually worked as intended. Sure I had to roll back a week and reinstall some software I'd updated, but at least Windows is back to a workable state ... until I need to enter safe mode, of course!
The real purpose of this thread is to try and diagnose why Windows gets stuck into safe mode in the first place. At least while Windows is in a usable state, I might be able to get to the root of the problem and not change my underwear next time I want to enter safe mode.
All advice is welcome.