Is there a command to restart computer into safe mode? [closed]

Question

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.

Ephram

See: serverfault.com/questions/55063/… it's not "simple". – Benadryl

And operating system is? – Accelerant

Operating system is windows server 2003, i forgot to mention, but i guess its obvious now that i have to change the boot.ini – Ephram

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? – Limitary

@Bevan: There is no indication that this is a programming question. It would probably be a better fit for Super User. – Peru

Answer 1

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

Finisterre

also, your question might have been better posted at serverfault.com – Finisterre

This is only for Vista, 7 and Server 2008. For earlier Windows versions look for boot.ini. For linux look for grub. – Accelerant

What is replaced by {current} ? – Macaco

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. – Rightism

Answer 2

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.

Garneau