Almost all operating systems have a Safe Mode that helps troubleshoot booting issues. The Safe Mode boots the system with a minimal interface with all 3rd party apps disabled. If you are having issues on your PC after installing an application or making some changes and can’t boot it normally, Windows 10 Safe Mode can help diagnose the problem. Below are 4 easy ways to boot Windows 10 into Safe Mode.
Before you jump to the Safe Mode booting methods described below, do not forget to check out our tutorial describing 4 ways to enter and turn off the Safe Mode on Android devices.
Advanced Startup Options (ASO) is a principal node to troubleshoot, recover, and repair issues in Windows. Commonly, we face various issues in the Windows operating system and one should know the basic troubleshooting steps. ASO will provide you access to the following Windows Login options.
- Repair Your Computer
- Safe Mode
- Safe Mode with Networking
- Safe Mode with Command Prompt
- Directory Services Restore Mode
- Debugging Mode
- Disable automatic restart on system failure
- Enable low-resolution video (640×480)
- Last Known Good Configuration (advanced)
- Disable Driver Signature Enforcement
- Enable Boot Logging
- Start Windows Normally
Safe Mode is one of the most used troubleshooting options in Windows. It will let you start your computer in a limited state with basic drivers. Safe Mode is used to install unauthorized/non-certified drivers and software. Please follow the following procedure to boot into Safe Mode.
There are several methods to boot into Safe Mode in Windows. In this article, we will provide a few methods among them.
- Using Power Options.
- Using the Advanced Startup Option from PC Settings.
- Using the Command Prompt.
- Using the Hard Restart method.
1. Using Power Options
Press the Windows button or click the Windows icon on the taskbar and click the Power option available in the startup menu. You will get Sleep, Shutdown, and Restart options. Now press and hold the Shift key and select the Restart option.
A screen with the Boot Menu Option will appear. Click Advanced Options.
Then click the Troubleshoot option to get into the screen with multiple troubleshooting procedures offered by the Windows OS.
On the next screen, you’ll have multiple options. Click Startup Settings to see all the Windows startup options.
The entire list of Advanced Startup Options will populate the next screen, find and click on the Restart button. When your PC restarts, the Startup Settings menu displays. Select an option using the function keys F1-F9 to select an option that suits you. For example, press the F4 function key for Safe Mode.
You should now have entered the Safe Mode on your Windows 10 PC.
2. Using the Advanced Startup Option from PC Settings
Another method to boot the Safe Mode on Windows 10 is to go to the PC Settings. Launching PC settings may vary with the operating system version of your PC.
For Windows 10, press Windows + I to open the PC Settings or click/press the Windows icon or button and then select the Settings icon and click the icon to launch the PC Settings. Click on Update and Security and go to the Recovery tab. Now, click the Restart Now option under Advanced Startup. Now your PC will push you to the Boot Menu Options screen. Follow the same procedure Advanced Options + Startup Settings and then select the appropriate function key.
For Windows 8, press and click on Windows + I and then select Change PC settings. Now go to the General tab, select Advanced Startup, and click the Restart Now button. Follow the same process after getting the Boot Menu Options screen.
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3. Using Command Prompt
Click on Windows + X and select the Command Prompt option from the list. You can also open Command Prompt by using Run. Press the Windows + R keys, type ‘cmd’, and press the Enter key. Alternatively, click the Windows icon, type ‘cmd’ in the search bar, and select the Command Prompt app.
After opening the cmd, type the following command in the command window and press Enter.
shutdown.exe /r /o
You will get a sign-off alert and your system will restart into the Boot Menu Option there you can select an appropriate function key to log into your PC. Don’t miss these Windows command prompt tricks to do more amazing things.
4. Using the Hard Restart Method
The final method for logging into ASO is restarting your PC using the hard restart method. The Hard Restart method is nothing but pressing and holding your Power button on your PC for a little longer. Repeat the Hard Restart method two or more times until you get a pop-up with the Advanced Startup button. Click on Advanced Startup and follow the same process after getting the Boot Menu Options screen.
