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how to get computer out of safe mode

To get a computer out of Safe Mode, usually you just need to restart it, but if it keeps booting into Safe Mode you must change a boot setting first.

Quick Scoop

  • Most of the time: a normal restart exits Safe Mode.
  • If it is “stuck” in Safe Mode, you probably have “Safe boot” turned on in System Configuration (msconfig) or a safeboot option set in the bootloader.
  • You can fix this in a few clicks from inside Windows, or with a command if needed.

Fast fix (Windows 10/11 when desktop works)

  1. Press Windows + R , type msconfig, and press Enter.
  1. Go to the Boot tab.
  1. If Safe boot is checked, uncheck it.
  1. Make sure Normal startup is selected on the General tab (if available).
  1. Click OK and then Restart when prompted.

Your computer should now start normally instead of Safe Mode.

If restart alone doesn’t work

Try these, in order:

  • Use Command Prompt (advanced users)
    • Open an administrator Command Prompt (e.g., right‑click Start > Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows Terminal (Admin)).
* Run:
  * `bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot` (or `{default}` on some systems).

* Restart the PC.
  • Shift + Restart method
    • Hold Shift and click Restart from the power menu (Start menu or sign‑in screen).
* Choose **Troubleshoot** > **Advanced options** > **Startup Settings** > **Restart**.

* On the options screen, press **Enter** to start Windows normally.

If you are totally stuck in a loop

If every boot still lands in Safe Mode:

  • Re‑open msconfig from Safe Mode and confirm Safe boot is unchecked, then restart again.
  • Run the bcdedit command listed above from an admin Command Prompt in Safe Mode and reboot.
  • If none of that helps, there may be a deeper Windows or disk issue; at that point, repair options like Startup Repair or a technician visit are often needed.

Extra notes

  • These steps apply mainly to Windows 10 and 11 , but the same msconfig idea works on older Windows too.
  • On Macs and Android phones , Safe Mode is disabled differently (usually just a normal restart or specific key/button combinations).

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