Connection not restored after a safe mode reboot

Last updated on Dec 09, 2021

Problem

The remote session is not restored after running the Safe Mode Reboot action.

Cause

Windows safe mode is designed to provide only basic functions. On some Microsoft systems, networking capabilities are entirely disabled in safe mode.

Solution

Reboot the computer in Regular Mode to reconnect to the remote session.


Affected operating systems:

  • Windows XP
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows Server 2008/R2
  • Windows Server 2012/R2
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8/8.1
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11