Windows 10: How to modify registry to disallow Reset This PC, Safe Mode with Networking, and Restore Point

Hello,I am aware that this is a strange request, but it is an important one nonetheless, and one that I know is possible but have forgotten how to properly execute. Without getting too much into the details, there are several software packages that run undetected in the background of Windows that I need to be able to ensure cannot be circumvented through the use of Reset This PC, Restore Point, and Safemode with Networking. The purpose of this is to modify / corrupt Windows system / registry files to the point thus that these features cannot be re-enabled short of booting into Windows install

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Want to stop safe mode

Hi Kay,

Wrong configuration settings may be the possible reason why you're unable to get out of Safe Mode. To troubleshoot your issue, we suggest that you follow this methods

below to exit Safe Mode in Windows:

Method 1:

• When in Safe Mode, press the Win+R key to open the Run box.
• Type msconfig and click Enter to open the System Configuration Utility.
• Under the General tab, ensure that Normal startup is selected.
• Under Boot tab, make sure that the Safe Boot option is unchecked.

Method 2:

• When in Safe Mode, press the Win+R key to open the Run box.
• Type cmd and wait for a minute.
• Press Ctrl + Shift then click Enter to open an elevated Command Prompt.
• You will now have to use the BCDEdit /deletevalue command.
• Type the following bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot
  and click Enter
  
• Restart your computer and check if you have booted in Normal Mode.

Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For
added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article.
How to back up and restore the registry in Windows How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

Keep us posted if you need additional help.

 

Stuck in Safe Mode

Hello Deborah,

We can't still verify the possible causes of this safe mode issue. We just want to clarify, were you able to try these steps below?

• When in Safe Mode, press the Win+R key to open the Run box. Type msconfig and hit Enter to open the System Configuration Utility.
• Under the General tab, ensure that Normal startup is selected. Next under the Boot tab, make sure that the Safe Boot option, under Boot options, is unchecked.
• Click on Apply/OK and restart your computer.

If yes, and the issue persists, kindly try the following steps:

• While in Safe Mode, press the Win+R key to open the Run box. Type cmd and – wait – press Ctrl+Shift and then hit Enter.
  This will open an elevated Command Prompt.
• You will now have to use the BCDEdit /deletevalue command.
• So in the elevated command prompt, type the following and hit Enter:
  bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot
• Now restart your computer and see if you have booted in Normal Mode.
  

Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems
might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about
how to back up and restore the registry, refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base
article.

Feel free to update us with the results.

 

How to restore registry values?

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

You can perform system restore and check if it helps:

Perform System restore.

I suggest you to perform system restore and select a date prior to the changes which was done with the registry values and check if the issue gets fixed.

To perform System restore:

• Press Windows key + X, select
  System.
• In the left pane, click on System Protection.
• Select the option to system restore
  > next. It will show all restore points already created.
• Select the date prior to the date on which you have made the registry changes.

Registry disclaimer

To do so: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these
steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

322756 (How to back up and restore the registry in Windows )

How to back up and restore the registry in Windows



Try the above step and let us know the status of the issue. We will be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.