How to get out of Safe Mode on Windows 10

Safe Mode is an environment that allows you to start Windows 10 with a minimal set of features and drivers to diagnose and fix problems when your device won’t boot normally.

On Windows 10, you can access Safe Mode in a number of ways, including using the Power menu, Command Prompt, System Configuration (msconfig), and Settings app, but once you’re in this mode, depending on the method, getting out of the mode will include different steps.

In this guide, you’ll learn the easy steps to get out of Safe Mode to start Windows 10 in normal mode.

• How to exit Safe Mode after using Power menu or Settings
• How to exit Safe Mode after using Command Prompt or MSConfig

How to exit Safe Mode after using Power menu or Settings

If you used the Power menu using the Shift + Restart shortcut or “Advanced startup” option from the Settings app, then to get out of Safe Mode, use these steps:

1. Open Start.

2. Click the Power button.

3. Click the Restart option.

   

Once you complete the steps, the computer will restart, and Windows 10 should start in normal mode.

How to exit Safe Mode after using Command Prompt or MSConfig

If you use the Bcdedit command or changed the boot options using MSConfig, then to get out of Safe Mode, you’ll need to revert the changes.

Getting out Safe Mode using Bcdedit

Use these steps to get out of Safe Mode after changing the Bcdedit settings:

1. Open Start.

2. Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.

3. Type the following command to disable Safe Mode on startup and press Enter:

   bcdedit /deletevalue {default} safeboot

4. Restart your computer.

After you complete the steps, the device will start in normal mode.

Getting out Safe Mode using MSConfig

Use these steps to exit Safe Mode after changing the System Configuration settings:

1. Open Start.

2. Search for msconfig and click the top result to open System Configuration.

3. Click the Boot tab.

4. Under the “Boot options” section, clear the Safe boot option.

   

5. Click the Apply button.

6. Click the OK button.

7. Restart your computer.

Once you complete the steps, Windows 10 will start in normal mode.