Safe Mode is one of the optimal ways to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in your rig.
Some might ask: can I install Windows Update in Safe Mode?
In this post onMiniTool Website, you will get satisfying answers.
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What happens if you turn off your box during an update?
Can You Install Windows Updates in Safe Mode?
Here comes the question: can you install Windows Update in Safe Mode?

As the saying goes, real knowledge comes from practice.
To do so:
Step 1.
Typemsconfigand hitEnterto openSystem Configuration.

Under theBoottab, tickSafe Mode> tickNetwork> hitApply&OK.
You may come across the error Windows 10 stuck in Safe Mode.
This post shows how to fix the computer stuck in Safe Mode error.
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Then, you will see the following page.
Then, we can draw a conclusion that you cannot install Windows Update in Safe Mode.
How to Uninstall Windows Updates in Safe Mode?

Typecontrol panelin the search bar and hitEnter.
SelectCategoryfrom the drop-down menu ofView by.
UnderPrograms, click onUninstall a program.

In the left pane, hitView installed updates.
What are quality updates?
What are feature updates?

Why do you’re gonna wanna uninstall them?
All the details you want are listed in this post.
Wrapping Things Up
Can you install Windows Updates in Safe Mode?

Can you uninstall Windows Updates in Safe Mode?
I suppose you are clear now.
You cannot install Windows Updates because only limited resources and services are available in Safe Mode.
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