3 Different ways to To Boot Into Safe Mode Windows 10
3 Different ways to To Boot Into Safe Mode Windows 10
In addition to the steps I provided in my previous response, here are a few other ways you can boot into Safe Mode on Windows 10:
- Use the System Configuration tool:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.
- Type “msconfig” and press Enter.
- Go to the Boot tab.
- Under Boot options, check the box next to “Safe boot” and select the type of Safe Mode you want to boot into (e.g., “Minimal”, “Alternate shell”, etc.).
- Click Apply and then click OK.
- Click Restart to restart your computer and boot into Safe Mode.
- Use the Advanced startup option:
- Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
- Go to Update & Security > Recovery.
- Under “Advanced startup”, click the Restart now button.
- Your computer will restart and bring you to the Choose an Option screen.
- Click Troubleshoot.
- Click Advanced options.
- Click Startup Settings.
- Click the Restart button.
- Your computer will restart and bring you to the Startup Settings screen.
- Press the number 4 key to enable Safe Mode or press the number 5 key to enable Safe Mode with Networking.
- Use the Command Prompt:
- Press the Windows key + X to open the Power User menu.
- Click Command Prompt (Admin).
- Type the following command and press Enter: bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy
- Close the Command Prompt.
- Restart your computer.
- Press the F8 key repeatedly as your computer starts up to open the Advanced Boot Options menu.
- Use the arrow keys to select “Safe Mode” or “Safe Mode with Networking” and press Enter.
Note: These methods may not work on all computers and are not guaranteed to work on computers with the latest hardware and software.
