Windows 10: Safe mode not being minimal

Sorry for the crap title, I couldn't think of a better way to word it *chuckle
But anyway I'm having a strange problem on one of my computers, where when I boot into safe mode, the resolution is set to 800x600 as expected but all the drivers are loaded like a normal startup and the wallpaper isn't black like it should be. Basically, safe mode is booting normally except in a low resolution. Does anyone know what's going on?

:)

 

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.

 

Safe mode minimal

None of the remedies to get out of safe mode suggested in other post or support documents, actually works: the Windows + R doesn't bring up the cmd box; pushing Shift when restarting brings up the same safe mode opening screen. Any other ideas or tricks?

 

Hello yogalD, *Smile

It sounds like you may have booted into "3) Enable low-resolution video" from Startup Settings instead of safe mode.

Double check using the tutorial below to see if it may be able to help boot into safe mode.

https://www.windowsphoneinfo.com/threads/boot-into-safe-mode-on-windows-10.9461/

 

Nope, I definitely hit 4 instead of 3.

Turns out it was my keyboard, I tried a PS/2 keyboard and it worked fine but for some reason hitting 4 on my main keyboard boots into low resolution video mode or whatever. Very strange.

 

Odd, but I'm glad you got it sorted.