Safe Mode is a special mode in the Windows operating system that provides a simplified environment to troubleshoot and fix problems when something goes wrong with the system. In Safe Mode, the system will only load the most basic drivers and services, which can help users identify and resolve issues that may be preventing the system from booting or functioning properly. Here's how to enter safe mode with different models of win10.
Method 1: Enter Safe Mode through Windows Settings.
For users who can still enter the Windows 10 operating system normally, the way to enter safe mode is relatively simple. The specific steps are as follows:
Open the start menu of Windows 10 and tap the "Settings" button (gear icon). This step is a standard operation to enter the Windows settings interface and should be very intuitive for users who are familiar with Windows 10.
In the settings window, select the "Update & Security" option. This option is located at the bottom of the settings screen, and when clicked, it will take you to a new interface that shows the update status and security settings of your system.
Switch to the "Recovery" tab. In the Recovery tab, users can see various options related to system recovery, including resetting this PC, advanced boot, and more.
Tap on the "Restart Now" button in the "Advanced Startup" section. After clicking this button, the computer will immediately restart and you will be taken to the Advanced Boot Options menu.
The computer will reboot and enter the Advanced Boot Options menu. In this menu, users can see several options, including Continue, Troubleshoot, Shut Down the Computer, and more.
In the Advanced Startup Options menu, select Troubleshooter >Advanced Options > Startup Settings. This step is to drill down into the boot settings of the system for more detailed configuration.
Click on the "Restart" button. The computer restarts again, and the startup settings menu is displayed. In this menu, users can see several options, including the option to enable Safe Mode.
Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to select the appropriate safe mode option (for example, Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking) and press Enter. This way, the computer will boot in the selected safe mode.
Method 2: Enter the safe mode through the system configuration tool.
In addition to entering safe mode through Windows settings, users can also use the System Configuration Tool (MSconfig) to enter safe mode. The specific steps are as follows:
Press and hold the "Win" and "R" key combinations on your keyboard at the same time to pop up the "Run" window. This is a common way to quickly open the Run window.
Enter msconfig in the "Run" window and click the "OK" button. This will open the System Configuration window.
In the system configuration window, select the Boot tab. Under this tab, the user can see the configuration options related to system booting.
Tick the "Safe Boot" option and click on the "OK" button. This step is to tell the computer to boot in safe mode on the next boot.
The "Restart Prompt" pops up, click the "Restart" button. The computer restarts immediately and boots in safe mode.
It is important to note that after entering safe mode using the system configuration tool, the computer will still boot in safe mode the next time it boots normally. So, after completing the troubleshooting and repair, you need to open the system configuration tool again, and untick the "Safe Boot" option, and then restart the computer to return to normal mode.
Method 3: Enter safe mode by forcing the shutdown.
If the computer does not boot properly, you can try to enter safe mode by forcing the computer to shut down. The specific steps are as follows:
When the computer starts, press and hold the power button in the win10 boot logo interface to force the shutdown, and repeat this operation three times. The purpose of this is to put the computer on the automatic repair interface.
Once you enter the auto-repair interface, click on "Advanced Options". This step is to move on to more advanced system recovery options.
Tap on "Advanced Options" in the "Troubleshooting" option. This step is the troubleshooting option that goes further into the system.
In the Advanced Options interface, select "Startup Settings". This step is to go to the system's boot settings screen.
On the startup settings screen, click the "Restart" button. The computer restarts and the startup settings menu is displayed.
In the startup settings menu, select the desired safe mode option, such as "Safe Mode" or "Safe Mode with Networking", and then press the corresponding number key (such as 4 or 5) or the F4 key to enable safe mode. This way, the computer will boot in the selected safe mode.
It should be noted that forcing a shutdown into safe mode is a more aggressive method that may lead to the loss of some unsaved data. Therefore, users should back up their important data as much as possible before using this method.
To sum up, there are many ways to enter the safe mode of win10, and users can choose the most suitable method according to their actual situation. Regardless of which method is used, once in safe mode, users can perform troubleshooting and repair actions to restore the normal operation of the system. At the same time, users should also take care to back up their important data in case of data loss.