How to get out of safe mode in Windows 11 and Windows 10

In many cases, simply restarting your computer or laptop is enough to exit Windows Safe Mode, but not always. If you're "stuck" in safe mode and restarting doesn't help, the problem is usually relatively easy to resolve.

This step-by-step guide on ways to get out of safe mode in Windows 11 or Windows 10, all of them involve changing the boot settings so that the system boots into normal mode at the next startup.

Exit safe mode by changing the boot parameters in the system configuration window

The easiest way to get out of safe mode is to disable the corresponding parameter in the System Configuration window. The steps will be the following:

1. Press the keys Win + R on your keyboard, or right-click the Start button and select Run.
2. I went into msconfig in the Run window and press OK or Enter.
3. In the system configuration window that opens, click the tab.
4. Deselect "Safe Mode" for the current operating system, click "OK" and confirm to reboot your computer.

After restarting, Windows will have to boot into normal mode.

This method is usually enough to solve the problem. If for some reason this method does not work or other solutions are required, see below.

Disable safe mode on the command line

The next method is to use the command line to remove the parameter that allows booting in safe mode. Necessary Steps:

1. Press the keys Win + R on the keyboard, enter cmd (make sure the Run window indicates that this task will be created with rights) and press Enter.
2. In the command line that opens, enter the command

   bcdedit / deletevalue {current} safeboot

   and press Enter. You should see the message “Operation completed successfully”.

3. Close the command line and reboot your computer, or you can use the following command to reboot directly from the command line: off / r

This will make your Windows 11 or Windows 10 boot in normal, non-secure mode after reboot.

Disabling safe mode boot in EasyBCD

In my opinion, using third-party programs to fix the problem at hand and getting out of safe mode would be redundant. However, you can also do it with their help. As an example, we will use the free EasyBCD for home use:

1. (if the Internet does not work in safe mode, you can it to your phone and copy it to your computer) the EasyBCD utility.
2. Go to the “Advanced Settings” section of the software.
3. Make sure the desired operating system is selected in the "Operating System Selection" field.
4. Under the “Advanced” tab, select the “Normal” option under “Safe Mode” and click the “Save” button.
5. Close the program and restart the computer so that it boots in normal mode.

That will be it. If you are still having problems, please describe in the comments what is happening and what has caused the current situation, perhaps a solution can be found.