Try the option to start Windows normally as wellyou never know (pressEnterto do that).
Repair your Windows installation.
Repairing Windows replaces these files without removing or changing anything else on your box.
Startup Settings (Windows 8).
Startup Repairis the name in newer versions of Windows, while Windows XP calls itRepair Installation.
Perform a System Restoreto undo recent changes.
Windows 11, 10 & 8: System Restore is available outside Windows from theAdvanced Startup Optionsmenu.
SeeHow to Create a Windows 7 System Repair DiscorHow to Create a Windows Recovery Drivefor tutorials.
Windows XP & Me Users: This troubleshooting option doesn’t apply to you.
System Restore was made available from a bootable disc starting with the release of Windows Vista.
Advanced Options (Windows 10).
Use the System File Checker commandto repair protected Windows files.
See the notes above about accessing these diagnostic areas.
Windows XP & Me Users: Again, this troubleshooting option is unavailable to you.
System File Checker is only available fromwithinWindows in your operating system.
Clearing the BIOS memory on your motherboard will return the BIOS options to their factory default levels.
A BIOS misconfiguration could be why Windows won’t even start in Safe Mode.
Reseateverything you might get your hands on.
If one of your rig’s RAM modules fails, your rig won’t even turn on.
However, memory fails slowly and will work up to a point most of the time.
If your system memory is failing, Windows may be unable to start in any mode.
Replace the memory in your gear if the memory test shows any problem.
Test the hard drive.
A physical problem with your hard drive could be why Windows might not start as it should.
Replace your hard driveif your tests show an error.
After replacing the hard drive, you’ll need to perform a clean installation.
Perform a clean install of Windows.
If not, go to the next step.
Borrow a working monitor from another computer and try it.
Update the driversto the video card.
Test your rig’s memory and replace the memory if tests show any problem.
Replace the video card or add a video card if your video is integrated into the motherboard.
The reason could be that there’s an issue with important system files necessary to load Safe Mode.
FAQ
Toget out of safe mode in Windows 10, openStart, selectPower>Restart.
Or, pressWin+Rand enteroutlook.exe /safe.
Release theShiftkey when you see the login window or desktop.
