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Returning to Safe Mode on Windows 10

Returning to Safe Mode on Windows 10

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underpar
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02-05-2016, 04:52 AM
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Hello everyone, my issue is... I started in safe mode using msconfig to reinstall an AMD driver. I realized I can't recall my original password. I attempted to use my Microsoft account, but when I tried network boot with shift+restart, there was no connection. I'm connected via Ethernet. I used the command prompt, but it kept asking for a password. I have a bootable USB drive, which allowed me to run the command prompt, but it didn't work. X:\Sources>bcdedit -> The boot configuration data store could not be opened. The requested system device cannot be found. C:\>bcdedit -> The boot configuration data store could not be opened. The requested system device cannot be found. C:\>bcdedit /deletevalue {default} safeboot -> The specified entry identifier is not valid. The parameter is incorrect. C:\>bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot -> The specified entry identifier is not valid. The parameter is incorrect. C:\>bcdedit /deletevalue safeboot -> The boot configuration data store could not be opened. Tried to reinstall Windows with the upgrade option so I don't lose my files and programs, but it said I have to start Windows normally first. I spent a lot of time trying this. Need help.
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underpar
02-05-2016, 04:52 AM #1

Hello everyone, my issue is... I started in safe mode using msconfig to reinstall an AMD driver. I realized I can't recall my original password. I attempted to use my Microsoft account, but when I tried network boot with shift+restart, there was no connection. I'm connected via Ethernet. I used the command prompt, but it kept asking for a password. I have a bootable USB drive, which allowed me to run the command prompt, but it didn't work. X:\Sources>bcdedit -> The boot configuration data store could not be opened. The requested system device cannot be found. C:\>bcdedit -> The boot configuration data store could not be opened. The requested system device cannot be found. C:\>bcdedit /deletevalue {default} safeboot -> The specified entry identifier is not valid. The parameter is incorrect. C:\>bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot -> The specified entry identifier is not valid. The parameter is incorrect. C:\>bcdedit /deletevalue safeboot -> The boot configuration data store could not be opened. Tried to reinstall Windows with the upgrade option so I don't lose my files and programs, but it said I have to start Windows normally first. I spent a lot of time trying this. Need help.

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02-12-2016, 05:10 PM
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What are you referring to with OP? It's hard to understand what you're trying to do. Are you attempting to reinstall GPU drivers? Just use DDU. I don’t even know how you’re using msconfig or anything else.
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02-12-2016, 05:10 PM #2

What are you referring to with OP? It's hard to understand what you're trying to do. Are you attempting to reinstall GPU drivers? Just use DDU. I don’t even know how you’re using msconfig or anything else.

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02-28-2016, 05:25 PM
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I tried to run ddu in safe mode as intended. I used msconfig to access it, but I forgot my initial password during setup, which locked me out. That forced me into safe mode, which was the issue. Others had found a workaround online—using Macrium Reflect’s Rescue media and booting from it. Follow the restore options and let the PC reinstall Windows. FU Windows!
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02-28-2016, 05:25 PM #3

I tried to run ddu in safe mode as intended. I used msconfig to access it, but I forgot my initial password during setup, which locked me out. That forced me into safe mode, which was the issue. Others had found a workaround online—using Macrium Reflect’s Rescue media and booting from it. Follow the restore options and let the PC reinstall Windows. FU Windows!

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03-01-2016, 10:59 AM
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It was really helpful after many attempts. Appreciate you pointing out the answer. That means a lot.
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AnnaRuthie
03-01-2016, 10:59 AM #4

It was really helpful after many attempts. Appreciate you pointing out the answer. That means a lot.

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