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This thread discusses the removal of easy access to Safe Mode and certain functionalities in Windows 10 version 1511, with users expressing frustration over the disappearance of features like the power icon on the login screen and the shift key method. Several alternatives are shared, such as using the recovery options via Settings, command-line commands, or editing system configurations through msconfig. Overall, the sentiment indicates dissatisfaction with Microsoft's changes, prompting some users to consider reverting to previous Windows versions or alternative OS options for better control and familiarity.
This thread discusses the removal of easy access to Safe Mode and certain functionalities in Windows 10 version 1511, with users expressing frustration over the disappearance of features like the power icon on the login screen and the shift key method. Several alternatives are shared, such as using the recovery options via Settings, command-line commands, or editing system configurations through msconfig. Overall, the sentiment indicates dissatisfaction with Microsoft's changes, prompting some users to consider reverting to previous Windows versions or alternative OS options for better control and familiarity.
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brkkab
Excellent Member
It's weird the power icon/shift and safe mode all worked before the November GDR2 update. Stupid on Microsoft to let that slip through. Most people won't know how to get into Safe Mode to begin with and they probably will never figure it out.
kemical
Essential Member
I still have a copy of 8.1.1 of which if 10 ever gets really bad I'll go back to but at the moment there's parts of win 10 I love and parts I truly hate. The update changes being one of them (that I hate). It's performance I do like however so it's a compromise I guess..
If you do hold down shift while accessing the Start Menu, going to Power -> Restart, Windows 10 should still bring you into Advanced startup (Recovery mode). This will let you get into Safe Mode.
You can also boot into it using a Command Line (does not require admin):
Open Command Prompt
Windows Key +R (or Search) -> cmd.exe
Code:
shutdown.exe /r /oYou can create a shortcut to do this with a .bat (essentially a text file with command with the .bat extension instead of .txt)
I'd go with w8 or w8.1.1 on your new system... wx is a downgrade because Microsoft wants people with old W7 and even XP to use it so the driver support just isn't there.
