How To Boot Into Safe Mode Windows 10

Boot into Safe Mode on Windows 10: Two Methods

Method 1: From the Sign-in Screen

For Windows 10:

1. At the sign-in screen, hold down the Shift key.

2. While holding Shift, click the Power button and select Restart.

3. Your device will restart and display the Startup Settings menu.

For Windows 11:

Follow the same steps as for Windows 10, but after selecting Restart, hold down the Shift key when selecting the Troubleshooting options.

Method 2: From the System Configuration Utility

1. Press the Windows logo key + R to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type msconfig in the Open box and select OK.

3. In the System Configuration window, select the Boot tab.

4. Under Boot options, clear the Safe boot checkbox.

5. Select Apply and then OK.

6. Restart your device.

Additional Notes

• If you need to disable BitLocker to boot into Safe Mode, press F4 from the Startup Settings menu and follow the on-screen instructions.
• If your device is unresponsive and you cannot access the sign-in screen, you may need to use a recovery drive or other troubleshooting methods.
• If you are experiencing issues while booting into Safe Mode, try using the command prompt or other advanced troubleshooting techniques.

By following these steps, you can easily boot into Safe Mode on Windows 10, allowing you to diagnose and troubleshoot issues without having to log into your account.