How to Exit Windows 10 Safe Mode without Password

"I restarted Windows 10 into safe mode and now I'm stuck because I forgot my password. Safe mode doesn't allow PIN login, and I'm only allowed to use a password. Is there a way to get Windows 10 out of safe mode without a password?"

Stuck in Windows 10 safe mode and unable to log in? This issue often arises when you forget your Windows 10 password or when safe mode doesn't accept your password. A simple Restart or Shift + Restart won't exit safe mode. This post will guide you through two effective methods to exit Windows 10 safe mode without a password.

• Method 1: Using a Windows 10 installation disk
• Method 2: Using Windows Password Refixer

Method 1: Exit safe mode using a Windows 10 installation disk

If you're stuck in safe mode and forgot your Windows 10 password, you can exit safe mode without logging in using a Windows 10 installation disk. Create one using Microsoft's media creation tool if you don't have one.

Step 1: Boot the computer from the installation disk.

1. Insert the Windows 10 installation disk into the computer stuck in safe mode.

2. Start/restart the computer and press the BIOS key (F2, Del, or Esc) to enter the BIOS menu.

3. In the BIOS screen, set the Windows 10 installation disk as the first boot device.

4. Save the BIOS changes and exit.

5. Press any key to continue when prompted. The computer will boot from the installation disk.

• How to Boot Computer from USB Drive
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Step 2: Exit Windows 10 safe mode using the command line.

1. On the Windows Setup screen, press Shift + F10 to open a cmd.exe window.

2. Type the command: bcdedit /deletevalue {default} safeboot, and press Enter to disable safe boot mode.

3. Close the command prompt and Windows Setup window to restart the computer. Disconnect the Windows 10 installation disk. The computer will exit safe mode and start in normal mode.

Method 2: Exit safe mode using Windows Password Refixer

Windows Password Refixer is a professional Windows password reset tool. It helps remove the Windows 10 account password and create a new administrator account, allowing you to log in to safe mode and exit using msconfig.

Step 1: Create a password reset disk.

Download and install Windows Password Refixer on another working computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to burn it to a USB flash drive.

Step 2: Boot the computer from the password reset disk.

Insert the password reset disk into the computer stuck in safe mode. Enter the BIOS menu and set the computer to boot from the password reset disk.

Step 3: Remove the Windows 10 password.

After booting from the password reset disk, select the account with the forgotten password and click the Reset Password button to reset it.

Step 4: Add a new admin account to Windows 10.

Click the Add User button to create a new administrator account.

Step 5: Restart the computer.

Click Reboot and disconnect the password reset disk. The computer will still restart in safe mode.

Step 6: Log in to safe mode without a password.

The computer will automatically log you in to safe mode. If prompted for a password, use the new admin account.

Step 7: Turn off safe mode.

Open msconfig, uncheck "Safe boot" under the Boot tab, click Apply, and then OK.

Click Restart. Windows 10 will exit safe mode and restart in normal mode.

Final Words:

Exiting Windows 10 safe mode without a password involves several steps. To avoid this issue, follow these tips:

• Regularly use your password to log in to Windows 10.
• Set up a secondary admin account on your PC.
• Update Windows 10 to the latest version to enable PIN and password login in safe mode.