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The original poster encountered a black screen after enabling Safe Mode through msconfig, preventing access to the login or BIOS screens and seeking a solution. The response provides multiple troubleshooting steps, including force rebooting, booting into Safe Mode with Command Prompt to disable Safe Mode via bcdedit, using Windows Recovery Environment to access command prompt, resetting BIOS settings, or performing a system restore. Overall, the thread offers practical solutions for resolving the black screen issue caused by Safe Mode, emphasizing caution and professional help if needed.

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Hi, i checked safe mode on by pressing Windows and R and searching msiconfig and ticked safe boot as minimal. Now when i start pc its just a black screen showing on the monitor. I cant reach login screen or see bios screen is there anyway to disable this as i start up?

Many thanks
 

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If you're experiencing a black screen issue after enabling Safe Mode, here's how you can potentially resolve the problem:

Resolving Black Screen Issue Caused by Safe Mode:​

  • Force Reboot:
  • Press and hold the power button on your computer to force it to shut down.
  • Wait for a few moments and then restart your computer to see if it boots properly.
  • Boot into Safe Mode with Command Prompt:
  • Restart your PC and continuously press the F8 key to enter the Advanced Boot Options menu.
  • Choose "Safe Mode with Command Prompt" to log in with elevated privileges.
  • Once you access the command prompt, enter the following command to disable Safe Mode:
    Code:
    cmd bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot
  • Restart your...

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If you're experiencing a black screen issue after enabling Safe Mode, here's how you can potentially resolve the problem:

Resolving Black Screen Issue Caused by Safe Mode:​

  • Force Reboot:
  • Press and hold the power button on your computer to force it to shut down.
  • Wait for a few moments and then restart your computer to see if it boots properly.
  • Boot into Safe Mode with Command Prompt:
  • Restart your PC and continuously press the F8 key to enter the Advanced Boot Options menu.
  • Choose "Safe Mode with Command Prompt" to log in with elevated privileges.
  • Once you access the command prompt, enter the following command to disable Safe Mode:
    Code:
    cmd bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot
  • Restart your computer.
  • Use Windows Recovery Environment:
  • Boot your computer using a Windows installation media or the Recovery Drive.
  • Navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Command Prompt.
  • Execute the same command provided in the previous step to disable Safe Mode.
  • Reset BIOS Settings:
  • Access your computer's BIOS settings by pressing the designated key during startup (e.g., Del, F2, F10).
  • Look for an option related to boot settings and switch it back to boot normally instead of Safe Mode.
  • Perform a System Restore:
  • Boot from a Windows Recovery Drive or Installation Media.
  • Select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > System Restore to revert your system to a point before enabling Safe Mode.

Note:​

  • If you are unfamiliar with troubleshooting these issues, consider seeking help from a professional or contacting your computer manufacturer's support.
  • Creating a system backup and ensuring data safety is crucial before making any changes to system settings.
 

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