boot to safe mode WITHOUT networking using CMD immediately without waiting

infinity · Apr 10, 2022

currently I use shutdown.exe -r -o, however it takes around 30 seconds for the system to start rebooting.

I also tried the msconfig route but it's not ideal, because I still need to switch off the safe mode after fixing my PC.

Is there a better command line I can use to reboot directly into safe mode WITHOUT networking?

infinity · Apr 10, 2022

just to add: using bcdedit, I also have to toggle it back once I'm done. I'm looking for a command line that can let me do a once-off safe mode reboot, then back to normal startup after I'm done.

A Guy · Apr 10, 2022

Not a command line, but easy access. To exit easy Reboot to normal mode as well

Add Safe Mode to Desktop Context Menu in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to add a Safe Mode cascading desktop context menu with options to restart in normal mode, safe mode, safe mode with networking, and safe mode with command prompt in Windows 11. Safe mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers...

www.elevenforum.com

A Guy

zbook · Apr 10, 2022

Also this tutorial may be useful:

Boot into Safe Mode on Windows 10

How to Start Windows 10 into Safe Mode or Normal Mode

www.tenforums.com

see option 3:

#6 safe mode

and

#8 safe mode with command prompt

infinity · Apr 10, 2022

just to add: using bcdedit, I also have to toggle it back once I'm done. I'm looking for a command line that can let me do a once-off safe mode reboot, then back to normal startup after I'm done.

hi @zbook, have already tried bcdedit as mentioned above.