Windows DC boots in safe mode after full restore

05/01/2017 2 Comments Reading Time: 1 minute

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After performing a full restore of a Windows Domain Controller from backup, the virtual machine always boots in safe mode.

Even rebooting the server, the problem is not solved and the server starts in safe mode.

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Fix

To fix the problem Restart the server.

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Press F8 to start Windows' Advanced Boot Options and select Directory Services Repair Mode option.

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Enter the local Administrator's credentials to access the server.

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From Start menu open a Command Prompt.

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Run the following command:

bcdedit /deletevalue safeboot

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Type the following command to reboot the server:

shutdown -t 01 -r

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After rebooting the server starts normally.

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Keep in mind when performing a full restore of a Domain Controller.

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Paolo Valsecchi

System Engineer, VCP-DCV, VCP-DM, vExpert, VMCE, VMCA, Veeam Vanguard. Working experience focused on VMware vSphere, Microsoft Active Directory, and backup/DR solutions.

2 Comments

  1. Hans Linkels 11/08/2017

    Actually for W2k12 the restart command is: shutdown /t 01 -r /d p:1:1 (guess your are more accustomed to Linux, that is what I am)
    The /d p:1:1 parameter to indicate the cause for restart is mandatory. Of course.

  2. Bengt Nilsson 23/11/2018

    The same problem happens when the DC undoes failed updates from Windows update.
    Thanks for an excellent guide to solve the problem!