Introduction:

Safe Mode is a handy tool in Windows 10 that allows users to troubleshoot various issues with their operating system. By starting your computer in Safe Mode, you can isolate problems and fix them more efficiently. This article will explore three different methods for activating Safe Mode in Windows 10.

Method 1: Using the Start Menu

1.Click on the Start button or press the Windows key on your keyboard to open the Start menu.

2.Select the Power button located on the lower-left part of the Start menu.

3.While holding down the Shift key on your keyboard, click on Restart.

4.Your computer will restart and display a screen with various startup options.

5.Click on Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.

6.After your computer restarts again, press F4 to enter Safe Mode, or F5 if you want to use Safe Mode with Networking.

Method 2: Using System Configuration (msconfig)

1.Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.

2.Type “msconfig” (without quotes) and hit Enter to open System Configuration.

3.In the System Configuration window, go to the Boot tab.

4.Find and check the box next to “Safe boot.”

5.Choose the desired Safe Mode option: Minimal for regular Safe Mode, Network for Safe Mode with Networking, or Alternate shell for Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

6.Click Apply and then OK.

7.Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Method 3: Using Command Prompt

1.Type “cmd” in the search bar at the bottom left corner of your screen and right-click on Command Prompt from the results list.

2.Select Run as administrator to open an elevated Command Prompt window.

3.Type “bcdedit /set {default} safeboot minimalist” (without quotes) and hit Enter.

4.Close the Command Prompt window and restart the computer for the changes to take effect.

To exit Safe Mode after troubleshooting, repeat steps 1-3 from Method 2, but in step 4, uncheck the “Safe boot” box. Alternatively, for Method 3, open an elevated Command Prompt again and type “bcdedit /deletevalue {default} safeboot” (without quotes), then hit Enter.

Conclusion:

Knowing how to activate Safe Mode in Windows 10 can be essential for troubleshooting various issues on your system. With these three methods outlined above, you’ll be well-equipped to tackle any problems that may arise on your Windows 10 device.