Windows 10: safe mode won't accept password

Discus and support safe mode won't accept password in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I followed these instructions to boot into safe mode to deal with a graphics driver issue:... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by AmyHughes1, May 1, 2019.

  1. safe mode won't accept password


    I followed these instructions to boot into safe mode to deal with a graphics driver issue:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12376/windows-10-start-your-pc-in-safe-mode

    This seemed unnecessarily complex, but I was reassured by the checkbox for "make this change permanent", which I DID NOT CHECK.


    When the thing boots, I get a low resolution display and no network, so it appears to be safe mode.


    It will not accept my PIN.


    How do I cancel safe mode? When I reboot I am still in safe mode.


    Or, failing that, how do I get it to accept my PIN?


    In the many other times people have posted this question, it is suggested they boot safe mode with networking. That option seems to no longer be available. It is not in the list of options I get when I shift-click the power button on the signin screen and select "restart".

    :)
     
    AmyHughes1, May 1, 2019
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  2. 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, May 1, 2019
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  3. davidhk Win User
    Starting in Safe Mode - Password is not accepted


    My suggestion only.

    If you have time, please do a Repair Install.
    Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade
     
    davidhk, May 1, 2019
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  4. larc919 Win User

    safe mode won't accept password

    Safe Mode won't accept correct password


    I'm trying to run a third party software (AVG Internet Security) cleanup file that recommends Safe Mode. Yet, when I get to the Safe Mode lock screen, it won't accept my password (note that I am entering the password, not the PIN - it's the same password that gets me into my Microsoft account). Any suggestions what I should try? I'm hesitant to run the cleanup file in full Windows since it's not recommended.
     
    larc919, May 1, 2019
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