Introduction
Safe Mode is a special diagnostic mode of a computer operating system (OS). When you start your computer in Safe Mode, it runs with minimal features, allowing you to troubleshoot various issues with your PC. The purpose of Safe Mode is to diagnose and fix problems that are preventing your computer from starting normally.
Use the System Configuration Utility to Boot into Safe Mode
The System Configuration Utility (msconfig) is an easy way to start up your computer in Safe Mode. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows Key + R on your keyboard.
2. Type msconfig and click OK. This will open the System Configuration Utility.
3. Choose the Boot tab and select the Safe Boot option. You can also select the Minimal option if you want to start up with the basic drivers and services.
4. Click Apply and then OK to save the changes. Your computer will now restart and start in Safe Mode.
Enable F8 Key Boot Menu to Start in Safe Mode
You can also access the Advanced Boot Options menu by pressing the F8 key when your computer is starting up. This menu allows you to choose from several startup options, including Safe Mode. Here’s how to do it:
1. Access the Advanced Boot Options menu by pressing the F8 key when your computer is starting up.
2. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Safe Mode option and press Enter to select it.
3. Your computer will now start up in Safe Mode.
Use the Advanced Startup Options Menu to Boot into Safe Mode
Windows 10 also includes an Advanced Startup Options menu that you can use to boot into Safe Mode. Here’s how to do it:
1. Access the Advanced Startup Options menu by going to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery.
2. Select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings.
3. Choose Enable Safe Mode and press Restart.
4. Your computer will now start up in Safe Mode.
Create a Recovery Drive and Use It to Boot into Safe Mode
If you have a USB recovery drive, you can use it to boot into Safe Mode. Here’s how to do it:
1. Create a USB recovery drive using the Windows 10 RecoveryDrive tool.
2. Insert the recovery drive into your computer.
3. Access the Advanced Boot Options menu by pressing the F8 key when your computer is starting up.
4. Use the arrow keys to navigate to the Safe Mode option and press Enter to select it.
5. Your computer will now start up in Safe Mode.
Manually Change Registry Settings to Boot into Safe Mode
You can also manually change your computer’s registry settings to boot into Safe Mode. Here’s how to do it:
1. Launch the Registry Editor by pressing the Windows Key + R on your keyboard and typing regedit.
2. Navigate to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\BootExecute key.
3. Change the Value Data to “autocheck autochk *”.
4. Save the changes and restart your computer.
5. Your computer will now start up in Safe Mode.
Conclusion
Starting in Safe Mode on Windows 10 is a simple process. You can use the System Configuration Utility, enable F8 key boot menu, use the Advanced Startup Options menu, create a recovery drive, or manually change registry settings to boot into Safe Mode. By starting in Safe Mode, you can troubleshoot any issues you may be having with your computer.
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