Have you ever found yourself stuck in Safe Mode on Windows 10 without a password? Find out how to escape this frustrating situation.
Booting from Installation Disk to Exit Safe Mode
To exit safe mode in Windows 10 without a password, you can boot from an installation disk. Here’s how:
1. Insert the USB flash drive or DVD containing the Windows 10 installation files into your computer.
2. Restart your computer and enter the BIOS settings by pressing the appropriate key (usually displayed on the startup screen).
3. In the BIOS settings, navigate to the “Boot” menu and set the USB flash drive or DVD drive as the first boot option.
4. Save the changes and exit the BIOS settings.
5. Your computer will now boot from the installation disk.
6. Select your language preferences and click “Next”.
7. On the installation screen, click “Repair your computer” at the bottom left corner.
8. Choose “Troubleshoot” and then “Advanced options”.
9. Select “Command Prompt”.
10. In the Command Prompt, type bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot and press Enter.
11. Restart your computer and it should boot into normal mode without safe mode.
Using Windows Password Refixer for Safe Mode Exit
To exit Safe Mode in Windows 10 when you don’t have the password, you can use a tool called Windows Password Refixer. This tool allows you to reset or remove the password, giving you access to your computer in normal mode. Here’s how to use it:
1. Download Windows Password Refixer from a trusted source and save it to a CD or USB drive.
2. Insert the CD or USB drive into your computer and boot it up.
3. When the computer starts, press the appropriate key to access the boot menu (usually Esc or F12).
4. Select the CD or USB drive as the boot option.
5. Follow the instructions to reset or remove the password using Windows Password Refixer.
6. Once the process is complete, restart your computer and it should boot into normal mode.
Resetting Account Passwords with Offline Tools
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | Restart the computer and keep pressing the F8 key to enter Advanced Boot Options. |
| Step 2 | Select “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” from the options. |
| Step 3 | In the command prompt, type “net user” and press Enter to see a list of user accounts. |
| Step 4 | Type “net user [account name] [new password]” to reset the password for the desired account. |
| Step 5 | Restart the computer and log in with the new password. |
Adding a New Admin Account to Exit Safe Mode
To add a new admin account and exit safe mode in Windows 10 without a password, follow these steps:
1. Restart your computer and repeatedly press the F8 key during boot to access the Advanced Boot Options menu.
2. Select “Safe Mode with Command Prompt” and press Enter.
3. In the command prompt window, type “net user /add [username] [password]“, replacing [username] with the desired admin username and [password] with the desired password. Press Enter.
4. Type “net localgroup administrators [username] /add“, replacing [username] with the admin username you just created. Press Enter.
5. Restart your computer by typing “shutdown /r” and pressing Enter.
6. After restarting, select the newly created admin account from the login screen.
7. Once logged in, go to “Settings” and click on “Accounts”.
8. Select “Family & other users” and then click on “Add someone else to this PC”.
9. Follow the prompts to create a new Microsoft account or use an existing one.
10. Once the account is added, you can exit safe mode and log in using the new admin account.
FAQs
How do I get out of Safe Mode Windows 10 without password?
To get out of Safe Mode in Windows 10 without a password, you can restart your computer while holding down the Shift key.
How do I fix Windows 10 stuck in Safe Mode?
To fix Windows 10 stuck in Safe Mode, open the Run window by pressing the Windows key + R. Type msconfig in the text box and press Enter. In the System Configuration window, click the Boot tab. Ensure that Safe boot is unchecked under Boot options.
How do you fix a computer that only starts in Safe Mode Windows 10?
To fix a computer that only starts in Safe Mode on Windows 10, you can open the Command Prompt as an administrator by searching for “cmd” in the Start menu, right-clicking, and selecting “Run as administrator.” Then, type the command “sfc /scannow” and press Enter. Allow the scan to finish, and if any issues are detected and repaired, restart your computer.
How do I start Windows 10 in Safe Mode without logging in?
To start Windows 10 in Safe Mode without logging in, press and hold the Shift key on the sign-in screen, click the Power icon, and select Restart.
