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Safe mode is an invaluable tool when dealing with computer issues. It helps you diagnose and resolve possible system issues by allowing you to boot your operating system in a restricted environment, using only the most necessary drivers and services. It is very important for Windows 11 users to know how to enter safe mode and take advantage of it to fix the problem. This article will guide you through the various ways to enter Windows 11's safe mode, with examples to ensure that every reader can master this skill.
Method 1: Enter safe mode through settings.
1.*Open Settings**: First, tap on the Start menu, select "Settings", or use the shortcut Win + I to open the settings interface.
2.*Enter the recovery options**: In the settings interface, click on "System" >Recovery".
3.*Advanced Startup**: On the recovery page, find the "Advanced Startup" section and click "Restart Now".
4.Select Startup Options: The computer will reboot to a blue screen options menu. Here, select "Troubleshoot" >Advanced Options > Startup Settings.
5.*Reboot to Safe Mode**: After tapping "Restart", the computer will reboot again and display the startup settings menu. At this point, you can press the number key 4 to select "Enable Safe Mode" or press 5 to select "Enable Safe Mode with Networking" if you need to use a network connection in Safe Mode.
Method 2: Use the System Configuration tool (msconfig).
1.Open System Configuration: Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box, type msconfig and press Enter, which will open the System Config tool.
2.Switch to Boot Options: In the System Configuration window, switch to the Boot tab.
3.*Enable Safe Boot**: In the boot options, tick the "Safe Boot" option and select "Minimum" below to enable standard safe mode. If you need network support, select Network.
4.*Apply and restart**: Tap "Apply" and then "OK". The system configuration tool prompts you to restart your computer. After restarting, your computer will go straight into safe mode.
Method 3: Enter the safe mode through the login interface.
1.*Reboot to login screen**: On the login screen, press the shift key and click the power icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to select "Restart".
2.*Go to Advanced Boot**: The computer will reboot to a blue screen options menu. Follow the steps in Method 1, select Troubleshooter >Advanced options >Startup Settings, and reboot into safe mode.
Method 4: Use Windows Recovery Environment (WinRe).
If you can't boot Windows 11 normally, you can use the Windows Recovery Environment to enter safe mode
1.*Force Boot to WinRe**: Force shutdown three times in a row when booting up (press and hold the power key until the computer shuts down when you see the Windows logo), after the fourth boot, Windows will automatically enter the recovery environment.
2.Select Advanced Options: In the Winre interface, select Troubleshooter >Advanced Options".
3.*Enter Safe Mode**: Then select "Startup Settings" and then restart. In the boot settings menu, press the corresponding number key to select Enter Safe Mode.
Epilogue.
Mastering how to enter the safe mode of Windows 11 is essential for diagnosing and resolving system issues. Whether it's through the settings menu, system configuration tools, login screens, or Windows recovery environments, each method has its own scenarios. Hopefully, with the guidance of this article, you will be able to be more comfortable when facing system problems and effectively use Safe Mode to recover and optimize your Windows 11 system.