Access Windows 10 Safe Mode from startup
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I have an Asus machine running up-to-date Windows 10. With all the Ransomware panic going around ittakes me back to when I was victim of a type-3 Ransomware attack (lockout). The way I managed to resolve it was by getting in through safe mode and corrupt the malware's files that way.
Unfortunately, it seems currently the only way to access safe mode is through a boot parameter that can only be set from WITHIN Windows 10.
Is it still possible for me to get into safe mode without booting in 'normal' mode first, should I need to again for similar reasons?
windows-10 safe-mode ransomware
asked May 18 '17 at 9:04
Weckar E.
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I have an Asus machine running up-to-date Windows 10. With all the Ransomware panic going around ittakes me back to when I was victim of a type-3 Ransomware attack (lockout). The way I managed to resolve it was by getting in through safe mode and corrupt the malware's files that way.
Unfortunately, it seems currently the only way to access safe mode is through a boot parameter that can only be set from WITHIN Windows 10.
Is it still possible for me to get into safe mode without booting in 'normal' mode first, should I need to again for similar reasons?
windows-10 safe-mode ransomware
asked May 18 '17 at 9:04
Weckar E.
1407
1
Make backups. Never worry about ransomware again!
– djsmiley2k
May 18 '17 at 9:04
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@djsmiley2k Not always an option, mostly financially. Plus, back up too often and the RWare will be in the backup too.
– Weckar E.
May 18 '17 at 9:07
... How much is your data worth?. This isn't the place for discussions anyway, feel free to drop by Root Access where we can chat!
– djsmiley2k
May 18 '17 at 9:11
Create a system recovery USB drive and you can get into safe mode with it.
– User552853
May 18 '17 at 9:15
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I have an Asus machine running up-to-date Windows 10. With all the Ransomware panic going around ittakes me back to when I was victim of a type-3 Ransomware attack (lockout). The way I managed to resolve it was by getting in through safe mode and corrupt the malware's files that way.
Unfortunately, it seems currently the only way to access safe mode is through a boot parameter that can only be set from WITHIN Windows 10.
Is it still possible for me to get into safe mode without booting in 'normal' mode first, should I need to again for similar reasons?
windows-10 safe-mode ransomware
asked May 18 '17 at 9:04
Weckar E.
1407
I have an Asus machine running up-to-date Windows 10. With all the Ransomware panic going around ittakes me back to when I was victim of a type-3 Ransomware attack (lockout). The way I managed to resolve it was by getting in through safe mode and corrupt the malware's files that way.
Unfortunately, it seems currently the only way to access safe mode is through a boot parameter that can only be set from WITHIN Windows 10.
Is it still possible for me to get into safe mode without booting in 'normal' mode first, should I need to again for similar reasons?
windows-10 safe-mode ransomware
windows-10 safe-mode ransomware
asked May 18 '17 at 9:04
Weckar E.
1407
asked May 18 '17 at 9:04
Weckar E.
1407
asked May 18 '17 at 9:04
Weckar E.
1407
asked May 18 '17 at 9:04
Weckar E.
1407
asked May 18 '17 at 9:04
Weckar E.
1407
1407
1
Make backups. Never worry about ransomware again!
– djsmiley2k
May 18 '17 at 9:04
1
@djsmiley2k Not always an option, mostly financially. Plus, back up too often and the RWare will be in the backup too.
– Weckar E.
May 18 '17 at 9:07
... How much is your data worth?. This isn't the place for discussions anyway, feel free to drop by Root Access where we can chat!
– djsmiley2k
May 18 '17 at 9:11
Create a system recovery USB drive and you can get into safe mode with it.
– User552853
May 18 '17 at 9:15
add a comment |
1
Make backups. Never worry about ransomware again!
– djsmiley2k
May 18 '17 at 9:04
1
@djsmiley2k Not always an option, mostly financially. Plus, back up too often and the RWare will be in the backup too.
– Weckar E.
May 18 '17 at 9:07
... How much is your data worth?. This isn't the place for discussions anyway, feel free to drop by Root Access where we can chat!
– djsmiley2k
May 18 '17 at 9:11
Create a system recovery USB drive and you can get into safe mode with it.
– User552853
May 18 '17 at 9:15
1
1
Make backups. Never worry about ransomware again!
– djsmiley2k
May 18 '17 at 9:04
Make backups. Never worry about ransomware again!
– djsmiley2k
May 18 '17 at 9:04
1
1
@djsmiley2k Not always an option, mostly financially. Plus, back up too often and the RWare will be in the backup too.
– Weckar E.
May 18 '17 at 9:07
@djsmiley2k Not always an option, mostly financially. Plus, back up too often and the RWare will be in the backup too.
– Weckar E.
May 18 '17 at 9:07
... How much is your data worth?. This isn't the place for discussions anyway, feel free to drop by Root Access where we can chat!
– djsmiley2k
May 18 '17 at 9:11
... How much is your data worth?. This isn't the place for discussions anyway, feel free to drop by Root Access where we can chat!
– djsmiley2k
May 18 '17 at 9:11
Create a system recovery USB drive and you can get into safe mode with it.
– User552853
May 18 '17 at 9:15
Create a system recovery USB drive and you can get into safe mode with it.
– User552853
May 18 '17 at 9:15
add a comment |
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Three ways to boot when the disk will not boot :
Use the Recovery Drive app to create a system recovery USB drive
that can be used as the boot device.
The old methods of F8 or Shift+F8
still work, on condition that you are not using UEFI BIOS & SSD.
In any case, if fast boot is configured then the opportunity window
becomes too small to succeed (Microsoft link).Use a boot CD/USB.
To be completely safe from all problems, best practice is to keep around
a small recovery USB as well as a boot CD/USB (or be able to download one
if disaster arrives), just in case.
answered May 18 '17 at 9:21
harrymc
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Are 1 and 3 the only alternatives to 2 if I am using UEFI BIOS & SSD?
– Weckar E.
May 18 '17 at 9:24
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Yes - read the linked Microsoft article for explanations.
– harrymc
May 18 '17 at 9:30
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1
active
oldest
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1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
3
down vote
accepted
Three ways to boot when the disk will not boot :
Use the Recovery Drive app to create a system recovery USB drive
that can be used as the boot device.The old methods of F8 or Shift+F8
still work, on condition that you are not using UEFI BIOS & SSD.
In any case, if fast boot is configured then the opportunity window
becomes too small to succeed (Microsoft link).Use a boot CD/USB.
To be completely safe from all problems, best practice is to keep around
a small recovery USB as well as a boot CD/USB (or be able to download one
if disaster arrives), just in case.
answered May 18 '17 at 9:21
harrymc
249k10257550
Are 1 and 3 the only alternatives to 2 if I am using UEFI BIOS & SSD?
– Weckar E.
May 18 '17 at 9:24
1
Yes - read the linked Microsoft article for explanations.
– harrymc
May 18 '17 at 9:30
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
accepted
Three ways to boot when the disk will not boot :
Use the Recovery Drive app to create a system recovery USB drive
that can be used as the boot device.The old methods of F8 or Shift+F8
still work, on condition that you are not using UEFI BIOS & SSD.
In any case, if fast boot is configured then the opportunity window
becomes too small to succeed (Microsoft link).Use a boot CD/USB.
To be completely safe from all problems, best practice is to keep around
a small recovery USB as well as a boot CD/USB (or be able to download one
if disaster arrives), just in case.
answered May 18 '17 at 9:21
harrymc
249k10257550
Are 1 and 3 the only alternatives to 2 if I am using UEFI BIOS & SSD?
– Weckar E.
May 18 '17 at 9:24
1
Yes - read the linked Microsoft article for explanations.
– harrymc
May 18 '17 at 9:30
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
accepted
up vote
3
down vote
accepted
Three ways to boot when the disk will not boot :
Use the Recovery Drive app to create a system recovery USB drive
that can be used as the boot device.The old methods of F8 or Shift+F8
still work, on condition that you are not using UEFI BIOS & SSD.
In any case, if fast boot is configured then the opportunity window
becomes too small to succeed (Microsoft link).Use a boot CD/USB.
To be completely safe from all problems, best practice is to keep around
a small recovery USB as well as a boot CD/USB (or be able to download one
if disaster arrives), just in case.
answered May 18 '17 at 9:21
harrymc
249k10257550
Three ways to boot when the disk will not boot :
Use the Recovery Drive app to create a system recovery USB drive
that can be used as the boot device.The old methods of F8 or Shift+F8
still work, on condition that you are not using UEFI BIOS & SSD.
In any case, if fast boot is configured then the opportunity window
becomes too small to succeed (Microsoft link).Use a boot CD/USB.
To be completely safe from all problems, best practice is to keep around
a small recovery USB as well as a boot CD/USB (or be able to download one
if disaster arrives), just in case.
answered May 18 '17 at 9:21
harrymc
249k10257550
answered May 18 '17 at 9:21
harrymc
249k10257550
answered May 18 '17 at 9:21
harrymc
249k10257550
answered May 18 '17 at 9:21
harrymc
249k10257550
249k10257550
Are 1 and 3 the only alternatives to 2 if I am using UEFI BIOS & SSD?
– Weckar E.
May 18 '17 at 9:24
1
Yes - read the linked Microsoft article for explanations.
– harrymc
May 18 '17 at 9:30
add a comment |
Are 1 and 3 the only alternatives to 2 if I am using UEFI BIOS & SSD?
– Weckar E.
May 18 '17 at 9:24
1
Yes - read the linked Microsoft article for explanations.
– harrymc
May 18 '17 at 9:30
Are 1 and 3 the only alternatives to 2 if I am using UEFI BIOS & SSD?
– Weckar E.
May 18 '17 at 9:24
Are 1 and 3 the only alternatives to 2 if I am using UEFI BIOS & SSD?
– Weckar E.
May 18 '17 at 9:24
1
1
Yes - read the linked Microsoft article for explanations.
– harrymc
May 18 '17 at 9:30
Yes - read the linked Microsoft article for explanations.
– harrymc
May 18 '17 at 9:30
add a comment |
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Make backups. Never worry about ransomware again!
– djsmiley2k
May 18 '17 at 9:04
1
@djsmiley2k Not always an option, mostly financially. Plus, back up too often and the RWare will be in the backup too.
– Weckar E.
May 18 '17 at 9:07
... How much is your data worth?. This isn't the place for discussions anyway, feel free to drop by Root Access where we can chat!
– djsmiley2k
May 18 '17 at 9:11
Create a system recovery USB drive and you can get into safe mode with it.
– User552853
May 18 '17 at 9:15