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Error Not Safe Mode Driver: 4 Ways to Fix it

Rolling back or updating your drivers can fix this

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Published onAugust 29, 2024

published onAugust 29, 2024

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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:

Running into the Error Not_Safe_Mode_Driver issue can be a real headache, especially when you need to troubleshoot your system in Safe Mode. Let’s dive into some effective solutions to get your drivers working smoothly in Safe Mode.

How can I fix the ERROR_NOT_SAFE_MODE_DRIVER error?

How can I fix the ERROR_NOT_SAFE_MODE_DRIVER error?

1. Update or Reinstall the Driver in Safe Mode

2. Use NtLoadDriver for error diagnosis

3. Modify SafeBoot registry settings

4. Ensure driver signature compliance

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the Error Not_Safe_Mode_Driver issue effectively. It’s important to mention that this error comes with the following description: 646 (0x286) The driver was not loaded because the system is booting into safe mode.

This isn’t the only driver issue, and many encounteredThread Stuck in Device Driver error. To prevent issues such as these check our guide on how to fixdriver error issues on Windows 11.

More about the topics:Driver issues,Safe Mode,Windows 11 Fix

Milan Stanojevic

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.

Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.

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Milan Stanojevic

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.