Windows 10: Win10 only boots in safe mode

Discus and support Win10 only boots in safe mode in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; When I try to boot Win10 I get the message "Windows.storage.search.dll" is not suitable or corrupt. In safe mode it is possible to boot.How can I solve... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by BerrySchook, Mar 17, 2025.

  1. Win10 only boots in safe mode


    When I try to boot Win10 I get the message "Windows.storage.search.dll" is not suitable or corrupt. In safe mode it is possible to boot.How can I solve this problem without losing apps.Berry

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    BerrySchook, Mar 17, 2025
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  2. tdehan Win User

    How does one boot to Safe Mode in Win10?

    You are kidding ... right?

    Instead of simply hitting F8 upon boot to enter the option to select SAFE MODE, in the tutorial you list there are 7 steps to get into SAFE mode.

    So... as I stated....Why does Microsoft continue to make things more difficult?
     
    tdehan, Mar 17, 2025
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  3. coopfab Win User
    Cannot Enter Safe Mode / Computer boots normally

    I'm running Win 10 Pro 1903.

    Here are the steps I have taken to get into safe mode: Start button, settings, update and security, recovery, advanced startup, troubleshoot, advanced options, startup settings, restart. The computer boots normally, not in safe mode. Any suggestions would be most helpful. Thanks in advance for your help and interest. .
     
    coopfab, Mar 17, 2025
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    Can't boot into Normal/Safe Mode with Networking, only safe mode...

    Good Evening,
    I could do with some pointers on resolving an issue. I can only boot into windows in safe mode in Windows 10. Normal mode and safe mode with networking doesn't work. The problem occurred after a windows update. I have removed the latest updates that were installed and cleared any pending ones but it still won't boot properly. I have also run the troubleshooter and tried to recovery to an earlier date which also doesn't work.
    The laptop is a HP ENVY 17 notebook. At boot it just gets to the HP logo with the circular loading icon and no further and can only boot it into safe mode. Can anyone recommend the next steps? I have also tried the following;

    • stopping startup items
    • uninstalling hardware drivers
    • removing recent software
    • running troubleshooters at boot
    • sfc scan
    • diagnostic/selective startups with minimal services running
    Would the fact that I cant boot into Safe Mode with Networking imply its a network driver related issue?
    Bit of a dead end really, any help would be much appreciated
    Kind regards
    Trevor
     
    trevstonbury, Mar 17, 2025
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