Is there a command to restart computer into safe mode?

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I would like to know if there is a command that could be written in the command line to restart the computer and make it boot in safe mode?

If there isn't a command like this, is there any other way to do it?

I would like the process to be fully automated after launching the command.

See: http://serverfault.com/questions/55063/remote-restart-into-safe-mode-windows it's not "simple". — Marc B, Oct 02 '12 at 14:45
Operating system is windows server 2003, i forgot to mention, but i guess its obvious now that i have to change the boot.ini — sSmacKk, Oct 02 '12 at 15:12
Why was this question shut down? It has over 100,000 visits, and contains a question and it's correct answer..?? Please help me to understand why it is 'Off Topic' so I can avoid the same happening to me? — Bevan, Dec 29 '15 at 05:24
@Bevan: There is no indication that this is a _programming_ question. It would probably be a better fit for [Super User](http://superuser.com/). — Nisse Engström, Mar 31 '16 at 19:18

score 66 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 02 '12 at 14:49

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My first answer!

This will set the safemode switch:

bcdedit /set {current} safeboot minimal

with networking:

bcdedit /set {current} safeboot network

then reboot the machine with

shutdown /r

to put back in normal mode via dos:

bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot

answered Oct 02 '12 at 14:49

D3l_Gato

also, your question might have been better posted at http://serverfault.com/ – D3l_Gato Oct 02 '12 at 14:52
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This is only for _Vista_, _7_ and _Server 2008_. For earlier Windows versions look for [boot.ini](http://google.com/?q=boot.ini). For linux look for [grub](http://google.com/?q=grub+menu.lst). – Sampo Sarrala - codidact.org Oct 02 '12 at 14:55
What is replaced by {current} ? – Mahesh Cheliya Jul 08 '16 at 13:09
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In Windows 8.1 on a Sony Vaio laptop I had to use {default} instead of {current}. As noted in another answer type "bcdedit /enum" and find the identifier. – Chro Jan 30 '17 at 12:02

score 10 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 02 '12 at 14:50

In the command prompt, type the command below and press Enter.

bcdedit /enum

Under the Windows Boot Loader sections, make note of the identifier value.

To start in safe mode from command prompt :

bcdedit /set {identifier} safeboot minimal

Then enter the command line to reboot your computer.

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