How to Boot into Safe Mode

Safe Mode is a diagnostic mode in Windows that starts your computer with a minimal set of drivers and services. It can help troubleshoot and resolve issues caused by software or driver conflicts. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to boot into Safe Mode for different versions of Windows.

Why Should I Boot into Safe Mode?

Booting into Safe Mode can help:

● Diagnose Software Conflicts: Identify and resolve issues caused by incompatible software or drivers.

● Improve System Performance: Start your computer with a minimal set of drivers and services to identify performance issues.

● Remove Malware: Safe Mode can make it easier to remove certain types of malware that may be difficult to eliminate in normal mode.

Using the Settings Menu

Enter the Settings

● Click on the Start menu and select Settings (the gear icon).
● Then navigate to System.
● Under the Advanced startup section, click on Restart now.

Using the Sign-In Screen

Restart from Sign-In Screen

● On the Windows sign-in screen, hold the Shift key while you select Power > Restart.

● After your PC restarts, you’ll see a list of options. Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart

● Once your PC restarts again, you’ll see a list of options. Press 4 or F4 to start your PC in Safe Mode. For Safe Mode with Networking, press 5 or F5.

What's Next?

After booting into Safe Mode, you can troubleshoot and resolve issues more effectively. If you identify and fix the problem, restart your PC to exit Safe Mode and return to normal operation. If the issue persists, consider troubleshooting further with the following guides:

● How to Perform a Power Cycle (Easy)
● How to Run SFC and DISM Scans (Easy)

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