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How to Boot into Safe Mode On Windows 10 (3 Ways)

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How to Boot into Safe Mode On Windows 10 (3 Ways)

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In brief

Boot Windows 10 into Safe Mode using three straightforward methods—ideal for troubleshooting startup issues or resolving slow boot problems. Each approach is quick and requires minimal steps, whether you're dealing with a black screen or general performance hiccups.

Key steps

  1. Open Run (Win+R), type msconfig, go to Boot tab, check Safe boot, and restart.
  2. Hold Shift while clicking Restart from the Start menu or login screen.
  3. Hold Shift+F8 during startup, navigate to Startup Settings, restart, then press F4.

Questions & answers

Do I need to disable Safe Mode after troubleshooting?

Yes—uncheck Safe boot in msconfig or restart normally to exit Safe Mode.

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Easy 3 ways to boot into Windows 10 Safe Mode

learn how to start Windows Startup Settings (including safe mode) on Windows 10

Method 1: Using System Configuration tool

1. Press the Win+R key combination and type msconfig in the run.
2. Click the Boot tab. Check the "Safe boot" box and Click ok and your computer will boot into Safe Mode next time it restarts.

Method 2: Shift + Restart Option

Press the Power button from Start menu, or at Windows login screen. Then, press and hold the SHIFT key on your keyboard and click Restart.

Method 3: Shift+F8

Hold the Shift button and mash the F8 key when Windows starts. This will sometimes boot you into the new advanced repair options.

1. Click on the Troubleshoot option
2. Now select Advanced Options.
3. Now choose the Windows Startup Settings option
4. Then hit the Restart button
5. Press the F4 key on your keyboard, to enable Safe Mode

If F8 and Shift+F8 is not working or if Windows 10 doesn’t boot properly, then you can enable the legacy Advanced Boot Options menu that allows you to press F8 upon statup: watch this: youtube.com/watch?v=EvtuANm_Zjs


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