Zorin OS won't boot into safe mode after installing

Ok so, I installed zorin OS with the option of safe graphics. It restarts, but then it boots in normal zorin (black screen) so I can't install graphic drivers for my AMD video card. I mash the esc button but it boots into a shell or kernel thing. I mash the shift button and it still boots into normal zorin instead of the boot menu. Help please

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@ocka

Zorin OS core

I just finished installing Zorin OS with sage graphics (Didn't have amd drivers). I restarted my pc, but after mashing esc it goes into a GRUB shell instead of the boot menu, where i should have been able to edit how zorin os launched so I could install the right drivers.

My specs are
ryzen 5600
rx6600
32gb ram
desktop, 128gb storage

After getting some external help, I have found a solution.

Spam the esc button with 1 second intervals so you don't accidentally get the shell (stupid feature imo)

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Ok, let it startup to GRUB, ( No key mashing)
Can you select " Zorin "?
If yes, open to Zorin.
Once running then use " Software Updater " to help install needed item's ,
Once your Software Updater has loaded updates,
Click the setting button, & open Additional Drivers TAB.
You should see drivers listed, select your drivers needed then "Install". restart pc.

If you wish it to start in the windows boot menu , you need to change a few things?
try looking at this ,

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