Summary: This article provides step-by-step instructions on how lớn boot into safe mode in Windows 11 or Windows 10.See less This article provides step-by-step instructions on how lớn boot into safe mode in Windows 11 or Windows 10.
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Safe Mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited phối of files và drivers. If a problem does not happen in Safe Mode, this means that the default settings and basic device drivers are not causing the issue. Observing Windows in Safe Mode enables you lớn narrow down the source of a problem, & can help you troubleshoot problems on your computer.
There are three different types of Safe Mode boot options that are available in the Advanced Boot Options.
Safe Mode - Starts Windows with the minimum of drivers và services possible. Safe Mode with Networking - Same as Safe Mode, but adds the network drivers và services you must access the Internet & other computers on your network.You also use this mode if you use devices such as a USB flash drive.Safe Mode with Command Prompt - Same as Safe Mode but the Command Prompt as the user interface instead of the windows desktop Graphical User Interface (GUI).
NOTE: The Windows installer service is disabled in Safe Mode and Safe Mode with Command Prompt. Applications cannot be installed or uninstalled in these two modes.
In Safe Mode, Windows has reduced functionality. The task of isolating problems is easier since many nonessential components are disabled, such as sound, third-party drivers và services, nonessential Windows services, and more. Corrupt software, drivers,or the installation of poorly configured software prevents Windows from successfully booting into normal mode.
Boot into Safe Mode from Windows 11 or Windows 10
Press the Windows + I on the keyboard to open Settings. If that does not work, click Start & then select Settings. Click Update và Security và on the left pane select Recovery. Under Advanced Startup, click Restart Now. After the computer restarts, on the Choose an Option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart. After the computer restarts, a danh sách of options appears. Select 4 or F4 lớn start the computer in Safe Mode. If you must use the Internet, select 5 or F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.Boot into Safe Mode from the sign-in screen in Windows 11 or Windows 10
Restart the computer. At the sign-in screen, hold the Shift key down & then click Power > Restart. After the computer restarts to lớn the Choose an Option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart. After the computer restarts, a menu of options should appear. Select 4 or F4 khổng lồ start the computer in Safe Mode. If you must use the Internet, select 5 or F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.Boot into Safe Mode from outside of Windows 11 or Windows 10
Windows 11 & Windows 10 automatically boot into the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) if Windows fails to lớn start three times in a row. Three consecutive failed attempts trigger this action. Booting to Safe Mode outside of Windows is achieved inthe Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). Follow these steps khổng lồ enter Safe Mode from the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE): At the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot. At the Troubleshoot screen, select Advanced Options. At the Advanced Options screen, select Advanced Startup Options. Select Startup Settings. Select Restart. The computer restarts và enters the Startup Settings menu. Select 4 or F4 to lớn start the computer in Safe Mode. If you must use the Internet, select 5 or F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.Microsoft provides additional details here -Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10.

If you are unable to boot into Safe Mode, see the KB articleComputer will not boot to Windows 10for further troubleshooting.

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