can update windows in safe mode?
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Because of this, Microsoft recommends that you do not install service packs or updates when Windows is running in Safe mode unless you cannot start Windows normally. Important If you do install a service pack or update while Windows is running in Safe mode, immediately reinstall it after you start Windows normally.
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Step 1: Press WIN key and R key in the meantime to open the Run dialog box, type msconfig and click OK to open System Configuration. Step 2: In the System Configuration window, select Boot on the top, uncheck the box before Safe boot and tap OK. Step 3: Click Restart to restart your computer and apply the changes.
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['Start or restart your computer and press "F8" while the computer boots up. ... ', 'Use the arrow keys to highlight the "Safe Mode" and press "Enter." Your computer starts in Safe Mode.', 'Click on the "Administrator" account that appears on the Windows logon screen.']
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If you don't have an antivirus installed, you should be able to download and install one in Safe Mode. ... Update Hardware Drivers: Assuming your hardware drivers are causing system instability, you may want to download and install updated drivers from your manufacturer's website and install them in Safe Mode.
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['Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard, or by searching for "run" in the Start Menu.', 'Type "msconfig" and press Enter.', 'Open the "Boot" tab in the box that opens, and uncheck "Safe boot." Make sure you click "OK" or "Apply". This will ensure your computer restarts normally, without the prompt.']
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['Create a Recovery Drive for Windows Update. ... ', 'Backup Your Data. ... ', 'Make Sure the System Has Enough Disk Space. ... ', 'Decide Whether to Upgrade or Clean Install New Windows Update. ... ', 'Keep Windows Product Key and Your Microsoft Account.']
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Hold down the F8 key during the Windows 7 boot It brings up the Advanced Boot Options window, in which you can choose to boot into Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, and Safe Mode with Command Prompt, among several other options. Use the arrow keys to select the Safe Mode you prefer and press Enter after that.
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At the sign-in screen, hold the Shift Key down while you select Power > Restart. After your PC restarts to the Choose an Option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. After your PC restarts, a list of options should appear. Select 4 or F4 to start your PC in Safe Mode.
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Update Hardware Drivers: Assuming your hardware drivers are causing system instability, you may want to download and install updated drivers from your manufacturer's website and install them in Safe Mode. ... However, it may be stable in Safe Mode because your computer isn't performing demanding operations with it.)
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['Start the computer.', 'Tap F8 on the keyboard immediately after the Dell logo screen disappears until you see the Windows Advanced Options Menu on the screen. ... ', 'Select Safe mode and press Enter.', 'Log in as the administrator or as a user with administrative access.']
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["Turn on or restart your computer. While it's booting up, hold down the F8 key before the Windows logo appears.", 'A menu will appear. You can then release the F8 key. ... ', 'Your computer will then boot in safe mode.']
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You can enter [Safe Mode] by pressing [F8] when booting the system.
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Follow the path "Advanced options -> Startup Settings -> Restart." Then, press the 4 or the F4 key on your keyboard boot into minimal Safe Mode, press 5 or F5 to boot into "Safe Mode with Networking," or press 6 or F6 to go into "Safe Mode with Command Prompt."
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Use "Shift + Restart" on the Windows 10 Start Menu Another way of getting into Safe Mode in Windows 10 is to use the options found on the Start Menu. First, press and hold the SHIFT key on the keyboard. With that key still pressed, click the Start button, then Power, followed by Restart.
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['Press and hold Power button until a window pops out. Touch and hold Power off. Fig.1.', 'Tap OK in the popup Reboot to safe mode window. Fig.2.', 'After reboot, “Safe mode” appears at bottom left indicating Safe mode is successfully entered. Safe mode will be auto deactivated after the device is restarted.']
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At the sign-in screen, hold the Shift key down while selecting Power > Restart. After the PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. After the PC restarts, a list of options is shown. Select 4 or F4 to start your PC in Safe Mode.
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['Boot into Windows.', 'Press the Windows and R keys to open Run.', 'Type msconfig.', 'Click the Boot Tab.', 'At the Boot options section, check the Safe Boot checkbox and the Minimal checkbox.', 'Click OK.', 'Restart the computer.']