Windows 10: The element data type specified is not recognized, or does not apply to the specified entry

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Encountering command-line errors while configuring system boot settings can be intimidating, especially when the error message is cryptic. The following error is a common hurdle when using bcdedit, the Windows Boot Configuration Data (BCD) editor. The element data type specified is not recognized, or does not apply to the specified entry You may see this […]

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Disabled Hyper-V using BCDedit

ran the suggested cmd and rec'd this:

the element data type specified is not recognized, or does not apply to the specified entry. Run bcdedit /? for command line assistance.

Element not found.

Thoughts?

Larry

 

Access safe mode Power Shell/CMD

Under the top of Windows Boot Manager section, look to the right of default, and take note of its identifier (default)

bcdedit /set {default} safeboot minimal-

"element not found-The element data type specified in not recognized, or does not apply to the specified entry."

I'm lost!

 

Access safe mode Power Shell/CMD doesn't work!

Hi-I' m trying to enable safe mode from cmd and the following doesn't work Any ideas!!



. In the Command Prompt, type in the command below and press Enter:

bcdedit

. Under the top of Windows Boot Manager section, look to the right of default, and take note of its identifier.(default)

. Type the command below based on your preferred option of To start Windows 10 in safe mode with networking:

bcdedit /set default safeboot network

"element not found-The element data type specified in not recognized, or does not apply to the specified entry."

ran bcdedit /?-what's next? Thanks , Albert