Loading Windows in CLI mode

You can load Windows with only the Command Line Interface (CLI) and no Graphical User Interface (GUI). This mode is helpful for troubleshooting or running scripts in a lightweight environment. Here’s how you can do it:


Method 1: Use Safe Mode with Command Prompt

  1. Access Safe Mode with Command Prompt:

    • On Windows 10/11:
      1. Open Settings → Update & Security → Recovery.
      2. Under "Advanced startup," click Restart now.
      3. Go to Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart.
      4. After the system restarts, press 6 or F6 to start in Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
    • On older versions like Windows 7:
      1. Restart your computer and press F8 repeatedly before Windows boots.
      2. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt from the menu.

  2. The system will boot into a CLI-only environment with no GUI components.


Method 2: Modify Boot Options

  1. Use MSCONFIG:

    1. Open Run (Windows + R), type msconfig, and press Enter.
    2. Go to the Boot tab.
    3. Check the box for Safe Boot and select Minimal.
    4. Restart the system, and it will boot into a CLI environment.

  2. Edit the Registry (Advanced):

    • You can modify Windows to load a command shell (cmd.exe) as the shell interface instead of Explorer.
      1. Open Run (Windows + R), type regedit, and press Enter.
      2. Navigate to: 
        HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
      3. Change the value of the Shell key from explorer.exe to cmd.exe.
      4. Restart the system.

    Note: This is reversible. To restore the GUI, change cmd.exe back to explorer.exe.


Method 3: Use Windows Server Core Installation

On Windows Server, you can install a Server Core version that operates with only a command line by default. It’s designed for servers needing minimal resource use and no GUI.


Advantages of CLI-Only Mode

  1. Lightweight Environment: Uses minimal system resources.
  2. Enhanced Security: Reduces the attack surface by eliminating GUI-related vulnerabilities.
  3. Ideal for Troubleshooting: Isolates issues caused by the GUI or third-party software.


Limitations

  1. Limited functionality compared to the GUI environment.
  2. Not user-friendly for non-technical users.
  3. CLI-only mode might lack support for some GUI-based applications.


This approach is beneficial for advanced troubleshooting, running scripts, or managing systems in a resource-constrained environment.

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