Windows 10: Looking for new way to get to Safe mode

Discus and support Looking for new way to get to Safe mode in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have a Dell XPs 8500 desktop running windows 10 - I am locked in BSOD - How do I get it to open in safe mode or get to recovery? I have tried turning... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by john bret knight, Jun 20, 2025 at 10:58 PM.

  1. JOHN BRET KNIGHT
    john bret knight Win User

    Looking for new way to get to Safe mode


    I have a Dell XPs 8500 desktop running windows 10 - I am locked in BSOD - How do I get it to open in safe mode or get to recovery? I have tried turning off twice several times and it has not worked. Also F8 does not work. Thanks for the helpI have another computer but it windows 7 and won't let me make a USB bootI guess I go to a friends house and make bootable USB as next step or purchase one somewhere.I don't wish to be a luddite but considering throwing it off a cliff

    :)
     
    john bret knight, Jun 20, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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  2. SACHIN VENKATESH
    Sachin Venkatesh Win User

    Password not accepted in Safe mode

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community forum.

    Have you tried all the above steps suggested by Sangeeta Sarkar on September 13, 2015.

    I would suggest you to provide some information to help you better.

    • Are you trying to login the Microsoft account or the Local account in safe mode?
    • Did you try with only safe mode or safe mode with networking?
    • What is the critical error you are getting?

    If you are using Windows 10. To go to safe mode you have to follow the below steps.

    If you are able to go to login screen in normal mode try the below steps to go to safe mode with networking.


    • At the login screen click on the power symbol.

    • Hold SHIFT + Click Restart.

    • After restarting your system, select the Troubleshoot option.

    • Select advanced options under
      Troubleshoot screen.

    • Click on Startup Settings.

    • Click Restart and follow the onscreen steps to go to
      Safe Mode with networking and check if you are able to login.

    [*]
    Please get back with more information, we will be glad to help you further.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Jun 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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  3. MOXIEMOMMA
    MoxieMomma Win User
    New FF - passwords

    Hi:

    If that setting is already enabled, then I suggest as the next troubleshooting step might be Mozilla Safe Mode (not to be confused with Windows Safe Mode)):

    Troubleshoot Firefox issues using Safe Mode | Firefox Help


    • Please report back and let us know the outcome, as it will dictate the next steps.
    • Also: please tell us what AV/AM/firewall programs are you running on this system?

    Thanks,
    MM
     
    MoxieMomma, Jun 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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  4. JOHN ZAB
    John Zab Win User

    Looking for new way to get to Safe mode

    Safe mode minimal

    Hi,

    To help address the issue regarding with restoring Windows from safe mode, kindly give us details on the following:

    • Which troubleshooting steps have you tried already?
    • What were you trying to do in safe mode?
    We look forward to your response.
     
    John Zab, Jun 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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