Everything else, including start-up apps, networking, and Command Prompt, is disabled in safe mode.
This helps you determine if an external hardware driver or program conflict is causing your system to malfunction.
There are different types of safe modes and many ways to access them.
To boot into safe mode using the System Configuration utility:
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Heres how to do it:
To exit safe mode, start your PC and Windows will boot normally.
Heres how to do it:
Alternatively, you also do this from the desktop.
Click Start > Powerand while holding theShiftkey, clickRestart.
Once in Windows RE, you’re able to navigate to Startup parameters and access safe mode.
Here’s how to do it.
After two consecutive failed attempts, Windows will automatically start WinRE and give access to advanced boot options.
To do this:
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If you dont have installation media, follow our guide tocreate a Windows 11 bootable USB drive.
Safe mode is a handy diagnostic space in Windows.
It allows you to access critical drivers and is ideal for diagnosing your system for hardware issues.
However, if you want to troubleshoot third-party vendor software-related issues,try a clean boot on Windows.
