Start Computer In Safe Mode Windows 10

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    Use the Shift + Restart combination. Another way of getting into Safe Mode in Windows 10 is to use the Shift + Restart combination. Open the Start menu and click or tap on the Power button. Then, while keeping the Shift key pressed, click or tap onRestart.

    There are 3 easy ways you can boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode:
    1. Press Shift and then click on Restart
    2. Open Recovery section in Update & Settings and click on Restart now.
    3. Use MSConfig or System Configuration Utility and select the Safe boot and Minimal options setting and restart.
    Let us take a look at them in detail.

    1] Using Advanced Startup Options
    • The easiest way to boot Windows 10 into Safe Mode, would be to press Shift and then click on Restart. This will reboot your Windows 10 computer into Advanced Startup Options.
    • Alternatively, open the Settings app> Update & Security>Recovery. Under Advanced startup, click on Restart now.
    • When you follow any of the two methods mentioned, your Windows 10 computer will restart, and you will see the following screen.
    • Click onTroubleshootto proceed.
    • Now follow the steps laid down inAdvanced Startup options in Windows 10.It will take you through the entire process starting with – Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart > Press No 4 key.
    • If you have followed the procedure correctly, you will finally reachStartup Settingsscreen, from where you will be able to enable Safe Mode.
    • Press the ‘4’ key and your computer will restart and enterSafe Mode. To reboot inSafe Mode with Networking, press ‘5’ key. To reboot inSafe Mode with Command Prompt, press the ‘6’ key.
    • You will see a black desktop with a Safe Mode watermark in the bottom left and right sides.
    2]Use the System Configuration tool (msconfig.exe)

    • One of the easiest methods to boot into Safe Mode in Windows 10 is to use the System Configuration tool. Many users know this tool by its executable name: msconfig.exe.
    • The fastest way to launch System Configuration in Windows 10 is to use the Run window. To do that, simultaneously press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard. Then, write msconfig in the text field and press Enter or OK.
    • Another way of opening the System Configuration Tool is to use Cortana. In the search field from your taskbar, enter the words ”system configuration”. Then click or tap on the System Configuration Tool desktop app.
    • Switch to the Boot tab and, in the Boot options section, select the Safe boot option. Then, click or tap on OK.
    • Windows 10 will tell you that you need to reboot your device in order for the new setting to take effect. If you still have work to do, you can select to "Exit without restart". If not, you can restart now and your device will automatically boot into Safe Mode.
    How to Boot into Safe Mode On Windows 10 (3 Ways)



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