{"id":6683,"date":"2021-05-17T09:52:51","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T09:52:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/?p=6683"},"modified":"2025-12-09T07:08:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T07:08:03","slug":"how-to-boot-windows-in-safe-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/de\/how-to-boot-windows-in-safe-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Boot Windows in Safe Mode \u2014 Complete Guide for Troubleshooting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"article-summery\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Starting Windows in Safe Mode is the best option if you cannot access your System. There are many ways to do this, depending on the circumstances, one must be chosen.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"InsideArticleIntro\">\n<div class=\"bannercontainer clearfix\" data-bind=\"with: advertisementManagerViewModel\">\n<div class=\"banner-wrapper banner-with-box\">\n<div class=\"banner\" data-bind=\"html: displayBody \" data-banner=\"\">\n<p>One common way to troubleshoot a Windows operating System is to boot into Safe Mode. In Safe Mode, Windows comes up with the minimum number of drivers and services required, and no standalone program loads;\u00a0Therefore, this mode is used to troubleshoot <a href=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/how-to-fix-windows-hello-issues-in-windows-10-and-11\/\">Windows<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If Windows starts quickly in safe mode, the problem lies with drivers, services, or plugins.<\/p>\n<div class=\"larticle\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">One of the easiest ways to enter Safe Mode is to press F8 or Ctrl+F8 when loading Windows. However, on newer systems with <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/UEFI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UEFI<\/a> or high-speed SSD storage, Windows boot time is so fast that you cannot stop the boot process by pressing F8.<\/p>\n<p>There are many ways to set up Safe Mode in Windows 10. You can choose the best method according to your system conditions and access. In the following, we will explain each of these methods.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"2 ways to get out of Windows 10 Safe Mode\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PtQ0SjW3Yj8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Launch Windows 10 in Safe Mode<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Access through System configuration<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes it is necessary to boot Windows into Safe Mode several times to troubleshoot a problem. It would take a lot of time and patience if we had to do this manually every time. Fortunately, the System Configuration tool in Windows lets you enable Safe Mode, and the System will boot into\u00a0Safe Mode until you reset the settings yourself.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6685 size-full\" title=\"Boot Windows\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/02pw2ueycdklyyla0orakj5-1.fit-lim.size-1249x963.v-1569470619.png\" alt=\"Sometimes it is necessary to boot Windows into Safe Mode several times to troubleshoot a problem. It would take a lot of time and patience if we had to do this manually every time. Fortunately, the System Configuration tool in Windows lets you enable Safe Mode, and the System will boot into\u00a0Safe Mode until you reset the settings yourself.\" width=\"999\" height=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/02pw2ueycdklyyla0orakj5-1.fit-lim.size-1249x963.v-1569470619.png 999w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/02pw2ueycdklyyla0orakj5-1.fit-lim.size-1249x963.v-1569470619-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/02pw2ueycdklyyla0orakj5-1.fit-lim.size-1249x963.v-1569470619-768x592.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the Start menu search bar,\u00a0type\u00a0<strong>MSConfig<\/strong>\u00a0and then enter\u00a0<strong>System Configuration<\/strong> at the top of the page.\u00a0Instead, you can enter\u00a0the MSConfig command directly in the Run window by pressing\u00a0<strong>Windows + R.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6686 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/msconfig.jpg\" alt=\"In the Start menu search bar,\u00a0type\u00a0MSConfig\u00a0and then enter\u00a0System Configuration at the top of the page.\u00a0Instead, you can enter\u00a0the MSConfig command directly in the Run window by pressing\u00a0Windows + R.\" width=\"800\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/msconfig.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/msconfig-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/msconfig-768x324.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The settings in the System Configuration window are likely set to one of the NormalStartup or SelectiveStartup options. You must select the second option, <strong>Diagnoststartup<\/strong>, to run only essential drivers and services. Finally, click OK and then Restart to reboot the System immediately.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> After activating the Diagnostics startup option, drivers, voice services, Network, and other functions will not be loaded, so you cannot use or test these features.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6687 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/enable-safe-mode-msconfig.jpg\" alt=\"Note: After activating the Diagnostics startup option, drivers, voice services, Network, and other functions will not be loaded, so you cannot use or test these features.\" width=\"800\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/enable-safe-mode-msconfig.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/enable-safe-mode-msconfig-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/enable-safe-mode-msconfig-768x421.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once the System is up, see if your previous problem persists. In either case, you must follow the troubleshooting steps to identify it.<br \/>\nLog in to System Configuration again.\u00a0Click the\u00a0<strong>Boot<\/strong>\u00a0tab\u00a0and then check the\u00a0<strong>Safe Boot<\/strong>\u00a0option.\u00a0Under Safe Boot, four other options are available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minimal:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>It loads only the minimum number of drivers needed to run Windows, while still keeping you in the graphical user interface (GUI) so you can use the mouse.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alternate shell:<\/strong> launches safe mode with the command line. In this case, you need to know how to use Windows without a GUI.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Active Directory Repair: An <\/strong>option for computers in an enterprise environment that\u00a0connect to Microsoft\u00a0<em>Active Directory<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Network:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>This function downloads\u00a0<\/strong>the\u00a0required network drivers to the Windows GUI so you can access and test the network connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Minimal and Network are the best options for ordinary people who are just trying to solve their problems. After selecting either of these two options, reboot Windows, then check your previous issue to see if it still exists.<\/p>\n<p>Go to System Configuration and return the boot to its expected state to ensure the problem is fixed. If your issue persists, additional options, such as No GUI, the Boot log, the Base video, and OS boot information, are available.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Access through Windows settings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6688 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windows-10-update-and-recovery.jpg\" alt=\"Access through Windows settings\" width=\"800\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windows-10-update-and-recovery.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windows-10-update-and-recovery-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windows-10-update-and-recovery-768x336.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you still have access to Windows, go to Settings from the Start menu, then click <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong> to launch Safe Mode.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6689 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/recovery-restart-now.jpg\" alt=\"If you still have access to Windows, go to Settings from the Start menu, then click Update &amp; Security to launch Safe Mode.\" width=\"800\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/recovery-restart-now.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/recovery-restart-now-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/recovery-restart-now-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Go\u00a0to the\u00a0<strong>Recovery option<\/strong> from the left panel.\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">Click the Restart now button at the bottom of the Advanced startup section<\/span>.\u00a0This will restart Windows and run the Recovery Environment (WinRE).<\/p>\n<p>In this environment, you must select the\u00a0<strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> option.\u00a0On the next screen, click\u00a0<strong>Advanced Options,<\/strong> <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>Startup Settings<\/strong><\/span><strong>,<\/strong> and <strong>Start Now<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonWrap\">\n<div class=\"leadButton\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6690 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windows-recovery-environment-safe-mode.jpg\" alt=\"In this environment, you must select the\u00a0Troubleshoot option.\u00a0On the next screen, click\u00a0Advanced Options, Startup Settings, and Start Now.\" width=\"800\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windows-recovery-environment-safe-mode.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windows-recovery-environment-safe-mode-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/windows-recovery-environment-safe-mode-768x448.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>After this, the System will restart and take you to a page where you must select the <strong>four<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>F4<\/strong> keys to start safe mode.<\/p>\n<p>The above methods are among the easiest ways to access Safe Mode. However, if you do not have access to the settings or are unable to start Windows, these methods do not work. In the following, we will introduce the techniques you should choose based on the problem type and access restrictions.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Access via a login page<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On the login page, click the Windows Power icon and press the Shift key to select <strong>Restart<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6691 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sme-6.png\" alt=\"Access via a login page\" width=\"435\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sme-6.png 435w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sme-6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sme-6-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6692 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-3.png\" alt=\"On the login page, click the Windows Power icon and press the Shift key to select Restart.\" width=\"648\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-3.png 648w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-3-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the page that opens, click <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong>\u00a0and then\u00a0<strong>Advanced options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sme-8.png\" alt=\"On the page that opens, \" width=\"649\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sme-8.png 649w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sme-8-300x210.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/safe-mode-6.png\" alt=\"click Troubleshoot\u00a0and then\u00a0Advanced options.\" width=\"648\" height=\"319\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From the options,\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">selec<strong>t Startup<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0Settings<\/strong>\u00a0and then click\u00a0<strong>Restart<\/strong>. You will now see different options for booting your System.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6694 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-7.png\" alt=\"From the options,\u00a0select Startup\u00a0Settings\u00a0and then click\u00a0Restart. You will now see different options for booting your system.\" width=\"648\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-7.png 648w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-7-300x207.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Options 4, 5, and 6 are related to booting the System in safe mode. You should choose based on the descriptions of these options in the &#8220;System Configuration Method.&#8221; After selecting the desired option, press one of the <strong>F4<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>F5,<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0\u00a0<strong>F6<\/strong> keys.\u00a0Finally, Windows 10 will be launched in safe mode.<\/p>\n<p>You can use the same method when Windows is up: all you have to do is click the Windows icon in the Taskbar, then hold down the Shift key to select Restart. Repeat the rest of the steps as above.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Access via shutdown command<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6695 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-31.png\" alt=\"Access via shutdown command\" width=\"648\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-31.png 648w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-31-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you only have access to the command line, you can run a command to restart the computer into the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) so you can enable Safe Mode. To enter the Windows recovery environment, enter the command line window and type\u00a0<strong>shutdown.exe \/ r \/ o<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6696 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-32.png\" alt=\"If you only have access to the command line, you can run a command to restart the computer into the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) so you can enable Safe Mode. To enter the Windows recovery environment, enter the command line window and type\u00a0shutdown.exe \/ r \/ o.\" width=\"648\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-32.png 648w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-32-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After that, Windows will notify you that you will be logged out in less than a minute. After you log out, the Windows Recovery Environment will be displayed. You must repeat the steps described in the &#8220;Access via Windows Settings&#8221; method here.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Force Windows to enter WinRE<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can force Windows into recovery mode to access Safe Mode. This method is only for critical situations, such as when Windows does not start; otherwise, Windows may be damaged.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6697 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-8.png\" alt=\"You can force Windows into recovery mode to access Safe Mode. This method is only for critical times, like when Windows does not start; otherwise, Windows will be damaged.\" width=\"648\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-8.png 648w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-8-300x238.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If Windows fails to boot more than three times in a row, it automatically enters the\u00a0<strong>Automatic Repair<\/strong> environment, where you can boot Windows into safe mode.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, turn on the computer, and when Windows starts downloading, hold down the power button for at least 4 seconds to force Windows to shut down.<\/p>\n<p>Repeat this process two more times before Windows enters Automatic Repair mode. You may be asked to select an account to continue working.<\/p>\n<p>You must select an account with administrative access. If necessary, you will be asked to enter the account password.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6698 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-12.png\" alt=\"You must select an account with administrative access. If necessary, you will be asked to enter the account password.\" width=\"648\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-12.png 648w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-12-300x117.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, on the Automatic Repair page, click the <strong>Advanced options<\/strong> button, then continue with the rest of the steps as described in the Windows recovery environment.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Access via USB or bootable disk<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have a Windows 10 CD or a bootable Windows 10 flash drive, you can use it to start Windows in safe mode. Use this method only if Windows cannot boot, even after a forced shutdown.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6699 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-15.png\" alt=\"If you have a Windows 10 CD or a bootable Windows 10 flash drive, you can use it to start Windows in safe mode. Use this method only if Windows cannot boot, even after a forced shutdown.\" width=\"648\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-15.png 648w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-15-300x223.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After inserting the disk or flash drive, you must select your language and click Repair your computer to enter the Windows recovery environment.<\/p>\n<p>Changes you make to the Windows Recovery environment apply to your original Windows. To get Windows to run in safe mode, all you have to do is select Safe Mode.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6700 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-17.png\" alt=\"Changes you make to the Windows Recovery environment apply to your original Windows. To get Windows to run in safe mode, all you have to do is select Safe Mode.\" width=\"648\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-17.png 648w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-17-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Select the\u00a0Troubleshoot option. On the Advanced Options page, click\u00a0Command Prompt.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Type\u00a0<strong>bcdedit \/ set {default} safe boot minimal<\/strong> in the command line window and press Enter. After a few seconds, you will see the phrase &#8220;The operation completed successfully&#8221;, which tells you that the operation was successful. Close the command prompt window and click Continue. After the System reboots, Windows will boot into safe mode.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6701 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-18.png\" alt=\"Type\u00a0bcdedit \/ set {default} safe boot minimal in the command line window and press Enter. After a few seconds, you will see the phrase &quot;The operation completed successfully&quot;, which tells you that the operation was successful. Close the command prompt window and click Continue. After the system reboots, Windows will boot into safe mode.\" width=\"648\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-18.png 648w, https:\/\/ded9.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/safe-mode-18-300x179.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Note: This method causes Windows 10 to enter Safe Mode automatically each time it starts. To turn off this standard Windows 10 setting, rerun the same procedure and type <strong>bcdedit \/ delete value {default} safe boot<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Windows 10 is a fast operating System with a quick boot process. Since the old Safe Mode entry method no longer applies to newer Windows 10 systems, this article aims to gather the best ways to set up Safe Mode for you. If you have experience using these methods or know better ways, share them with Zomit users.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-rich-snippet-wrapper\"><div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do I start Safe Mode if Windows is running normally?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Open Settings \u2192 Update &amp; Security \u2192 Recovery \u2192 under Advanced Startup click \u201cRestart now\u201d. After reboot select Troubleshoot \u2192 Advanced Options \u2192 Startup Settings \u2192 Restart, then press 4 (or F4) for Safe Mode.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can I force Safe Mode using the System Configuration tool?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes \u2014 open Run (Windows + R), type msconfig, go to the Boot tab, check \u201cSafe boot\u201d (Minimal or Network), click OK and restart. Windows will boot in Safe Mode until you uncheck this option.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What if Windows won\u2019t start \u2014 can I still get into Safe Mode?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes \u2014 you can press and hold the Shift key while selecting Restart on the login screen, or force shutdown\/reboot a few times to trigger the recovery environment; then go to Troubleshoot \u2192 Advanced Options \u2192 Startup Settings \u2192 Restart and choose Safe Mode.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting Windows in Safe Mode is the best option if you cannot access your System. There are many ways to do this, depending on the circumstances, one must be chosen. One common way to troubleshoot a Windows operating System is to boot into Safe Mode. 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