Below, we take a look at the troubleshooting methods to try if you are facing a similar problem. We suggest that you go through the solutions first to understand the cause of the issue. Once that is done, you can proceed with the most appropriate fix.
1. Install the Latest Update
The first thing that we recommend doing is installing the latest updates on your system. It is common to encounter such problems because of an outdated system, and installing the pending updates can fix it. Here is how you can check for the available updates and install them:
2. Run System Scans
Corruption errors and bugs are another common issue that prevents users from launching the system in Safe Mode. These problems can be caused by many different factors, but fortunately can be fixed and identified quite easily. In the event that installing the update fails to fix the issue, you should run DISM and SFC to rule out any corruption errors in the system. If you do not know already, DISM is responsible for repairing a corrupt system image. It deploys the original image online so that you do not have to reinstall Windows. On the other hand, SFC (System File Checker) checks your files’ integrity and gets your PC back to normal using the DISM image. Simply put, both tools work together to fix errors you’re encountering on your Windows PC. Here is how you can run both utilities:
3. Update the Driver
Another fix that worked for users was updating or downgrading their ethernet drivers. This can be done in two ways. You can either use the Device Manager utility to install the latest update, or you can head over to the manufacturer’s website and download a new driver from there. If updating does not work, you can try downgrading the driver as well. This will place it back to a state where the driver is functioning fine, allowing you to launch the Safe Mode. If you want to use the Device Manager for this process, follow these steps: In case you want to roll back the driver to a previous working state, follow these steps: If you do not want to use the Device Manager, then you can also head over to the official manufacturer’s site and download the latest driver from there. However, a few of the users reported that using this method caused the taskbar items to disappear in Safe Mode. In case you face the same problem, restarting the Windows Explorer process can help. Here is how: This should bring the taskbar icons back in no time.
4. Use System Restore
The system restore utility on Windows creates restore points periodically. When something goes wrong, you can use a restore point to restore your operating system as it stood at any particular point in time. In this case, we will restore the system to a previous state that wasn’t affected by the problem using the System Restore utility. Follow the steps below to proceed:
