Introduction
How to Boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode. Booting Windows 11 in Safe Mode allows you to start the system with minimal drivers and services. This troubleshooting mode is useful for diagnosing and fixing various system issues, such as software conflicts, driver issues, or malware infections.
Boot via Settings
- Press Windows + I to open Settings.
- Go to System > Recovery.
- Under Recovery options, click Restart now next to Advanced startup.
- Click Restart now to confirm.
- After the system restarts, click Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
- Press one of the following keys to select the desired Safe Mode:
- 4 or F4: Enable Safe Mode.
- 5 or F5: Enable Safe Mode with Networking (For Internet access).
- 6 or F6: Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
- Windows 11 will now boot into the selected Safe Mode.
Boot Safe Mode via System Configuration
- Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type msconfig and press Enter.
- Go to the Boot tab.
- Under Boot options, check the box next to Safe boot.
- Choose one of the following options:
- Minimal: Standard Safe Mode.
- Network: Safe Mode with Networking.
- Alternate shell: Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
- Active Directory Repair: For repairing domain controller issues.
- Click Apply, then OK.
- Click Restart when prompted.
- Your computer will now boot into the chosen Safe Mode.
To exit Safe Mode:
- Repeat steps 1–3 and uncheck the Safe boot box.
- Click Apply, then OK, and restart your PC.
Boot Safe Mode via Advanced Startup
- Turn off your computer completely.
- Turn on your computer, and as soon as it starts booting, hold down the Power button until it shuts down.
- Repeat the process three times until Automatic Repair is triggered.
- Click Advanced options.
- Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
- Press the appropriate key for the Safe Mode option you want:
- 4 / F4: Enable Safe Mode.
- 5 / F5: Enable Safe Mode with Networking.
- 6 / F6: Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
Boot Safe Mode via Command Prompt
If you can’t access Windows normally, use Command Prompt via Recovery Environment.
- Create a Windows 11 Installation Media (USB drive) using the Microsoft Media Creation Tool.
- Insert the USB drive and boot from it by accessing Boot Menu/BIOS (usually F2, F12, Esc, or Del).
- Click Repair your computer (bottom-left corner).
- Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
- bcdedit /set {default} safeboot minimal
- Close the Command Prompt and restart your computer.
- The computer will now boot in Safe Mode.
To exit Safe Mode:
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
- bcdedit /deletevalue {default} safeboot
- Restart your computer.
Boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode via F8 Key
Windows 11 doesn’t natively support F8 for Safe Mode, but you can enable it.
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
- bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy
- Restart your computer.
- Repeatedly press the F8 key during startup until the Advanced Boot Options screen appears.
- Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode and press Enter.
To disable the F8 key method:
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
- Run the following command:
- bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy standard
- Restart your computer.
Additional Tips:
- Always remember to exit Safe Mode properly by reversing the steps used to enter it.
- Use Safe Mode with Networking only if you need internet access.
- Regularly update Windows 11 and drivers to prevent the need for Safe Mode troubleshooting
Conclusion:
These methods provide you with various ways to boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode, depending on whether you can access the desktop or not. Safe Mode is a powerful tool for diagnosing and fixing a wide range of Windows problems.
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