Safe Mode - Add to Desktop Context Menu in Windows

How to Add Safe Mode to Desktop Context Menu in Windows 7 and Windows 8

information   Information
Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are started. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you are using.

This tutorial will show you how to add a Safe Mode cascading desktop context menu with options to restart in normal mode, safe mode, safe mode with networking, and safe mode with command prompt in Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1.

You must be signed in as an administrator to be able to add, remove, and use the Safe Mode context menu.

Note   Note
Normal Mode = (Default) This starts Windows normally.

Safe Mode = This starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services.

Safe Mode with Networking = This starts Windows in safe mode and includes the network drivers and services needed to access the Internet or other computers on your network.

Safe Mode with Command Prompt = This starts Windows in safe mode with a command prompt window instead of the usual Windows interface.

Tip   Tip
If you Restart to Safe Mode with Command Prompt, then you could do this to return to normal mode:

  1. In the command prompt, type explorer, and press Enter.
  2. When explorer starts and you see the taskbar, close the Help and Support window.
  3. Right click or press and hold on the solid black desktop, click/tap on Safe Mode, and click/tap on Restart in Normal Mode.


Safe_Mode_Command_Prompt.png


EXAMPLE: "Safe Mode" Cascading Desktop Context Menu
Safe_Mode_Desktop_Context_Menu.jpg






OPTION ONE

To Add "Safe Mode" to Desktop Context Menu


1. Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below.​
Add_Safe_Mode_to_Desktop_Context_Menu.zip
download

2. Save the .zip file to your desktop.​
3. Open the downloaded ZIP file, and extract (drag and drop) the Add_Safe_Mode_to_Desktop_Context_Menu.reg file and Safe_Mode folder to your desktop.​
4. Unblock all of the .vbs files one at a time inside the extracted Safe_Mode folder, then move the Safe_Mode folder into the C:\Windows folder.​
5. If prompted, click/tap on Continue and Yes (UAC) to approve.​
6. Double click/tap on the extracted Add_Safe_Mode_to_Desktop_Context_Menu.reg file to merge it.​
7. If prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve.​






OPTION TWO

To Remove "Safe Mode" from Desktop Context Menu


1. Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below.​
Remove_Safe_Mode_from_Desktop_Context_Menu.bat
download

2. Save the .bat file to your desktop.​
3. Right click or press and hold on the .bat file, and click/tap on Run as administrator.​
4. If prompted, click/tap on Run and Yes (UAC) to approve.​




That's it,
Shawn


 

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Another great tutorial :thumbsup:
 

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Glad you like it. Thank you. :)
 

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Excellent Piece of Work Shawn, Very Powerful.. Even checked the code its ..V Compact and V Robust ..Thank U :) And Keep Up the Good Work :)
 

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An easy to follow tutorial and so useful.

I used this to hop back from safe mode to normal working. Works fine and definitely saves a few clicks.

Thanks Shawn :thumbsup:
 

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    Custom self built
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    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
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    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
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    Browser
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