How to Start Windows in Safe Mode?

What is Safe mode? Well, safe mode is a mode that starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers. If a problem is not occurring in safe mode, default settings and basic device drivers are not the cause of the issue. When you observe Windows in safe mode it enables you to narrow down the source of a problem and help you troubleshoot problems on your PC.

There are two versions of safe mode: Safe Mode as well as Safe Mode with Networking. The only difference is Safe Mode with Networking adds the network drivers along with services you will need to access the internet and other computers on the network. 

How to Start Windows 11 in Safe Mode?

From Settings –

• Press Windows + I key on your keyboard to quickly open Settings. Or else you can select the Start button, then click on Settings.
• Navigate to System > Recovery.
• Under Recovery options, besides the Advanced startup, click on Restart now.
• After the PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, click Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. You may be prompted to type in your BitLocker recovery key.
• After the PC restarts, you will be able to see a list of options. Select 4 or press F4 to start the PC in Safe Mode, or if you wish to use the internet, select 5 or press F5 to use Safe Mode with Networking.

From Sign-In Screen –

• While you are on the Windows sign-in screen, press and hold the Shift key while you click on Power > Restart.
• After the PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, click Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. You may be prompted to type in your BitLocker recovery key.
• After the PC restarts, you will be able to see a list of options. Select 4 or press F4 to start the PC in Safe Mode, or if you wish to use the internet, select 5 or press F5 to use Safe Mode with Networking.

How to Start Windows 10 in Safe Mode?

From Settings –  

• Press Windows + I key on your keyboard to quickly open Settings. Or else you can select the Start button, then click on Settings. 
• Navigate to System > Recovery. 
• Under Recovery options, besides the Advanced startup, click on Restart now. 
• After the PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, click Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. You may be prompted to type in your BitLocker recovery key.
• After the PC restarts, you will be able to see a list of options. Select 4 or press F4 to start the PC in Safe Mode, or if you wish to use the internet, select 5 or press F5 to use Safe Mode with Networking.

From Sign-In Screen –

• While you are on the Windows sign-in screen, press and hold the Shift key while you click on Power > Restart.
• After the PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, click Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. There is a chance you may be asked to enter your BitLocker recovery key.
• After the PC restarts, you will be able to see a list of options. Select 4 or press F4 to start the PC in Safe Mode, or if you wish to use the internet, select 5 or press F5 to use Safe Mode with Networking.

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