Accessing Safe Mode in Dual Booting Windows 8: A Guide with PowerShell and Batch Scripts

In this article, we will explore the importance of accessing Safe Mode in a dual-booting environment using Windows 8. Safe Mode is a troubleshooting option that allows users to start their computer with only essential drivers and services, making it easier to diagnose and fix any issues that may be preventing normal booting. While Safe Mode can be accessed through the Advanced Startup Options menu, this guide will demonstrate how to access it using PowerShell and Batch Scripts, providing a more efficient and automated approach for Windows 8 users.

Examples:

1. Accessing Safe Mode with PowerShell:

   • Open PowerShell as an administrator by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting "Windows PowerShell (Admin)."
   • Execute the following command to restart the computer in Safe Mode: bcdedit /set {default} safeboot minimal
   • Restart the computer, and it will boot into Safe Mode automatically.
   • To exit Safe Mode, open PowerShell as an administrator again and execute the command: bcdedit /deletevalue {default} safeboot

2. Accessing Safe Mode with Batch Scripts:

   • Open Notepad and create a new file.
   • Copy and paste the following commands into the file:

     @echo off
     bcdedit /set {default} safeboot minimal
     shutdown /r /t 0

   • Save the file with a .bat extension (e.g., safemode.bat).
   • Run the batch script as an administrator by right-clicking on it and selecting "Run as administrator."
   • The computer will restart and boot into Safe Mode automatically.
   • To exit Safe Mode, run the same batch script as an administrator again, and it will remove the Safe Mode boot option.