How to boot into Windows 11 Safe Mode?

Booting into Safe Mode in Windows 11 can be very helpful for troubleshooting issues. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do it:

Method 1: Using the “Settings” App

1. Open Settings: Press Win + I to open the Settings app.
2. Navigate to Recovery Options:

• Go to System > Recovery.

1. Access Restart Options:

• Under the Advanced startup section, click on Restart now.

1. Choose an Option:

• Your computer will restart and bring you to a blue screen with several options. Select Troubleshoot.

1. Go to Advanced Options:

• Click on Advanced options, then select Startup Settings.

1. Restart Again:

• Click on Restart button. This will reboot your PC again.

1. Select Safe Mode:

• After the restart, you’ll see a list of options. Press 4 or F4 on your keyboard to boot into Safe Mode. If you need networking capabilities, press 5 or F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.

Method 2: Using the Sign-In Screen (If You Can’t Access Settings)

1. Press and Hold Power Button:

• At the sign-in screen, press and hold the Shift key, then click on the Power icon in the lower-right corner and select Restart.

1. Follow Steps from Method 1:

• From here, follow steps 4 through 7 from Method 1 to enter Safe Mode.

Method 3: Directly Through the Update & Security Settings

1. Open Settings: Press Win + I to open the Settings app.
2. Navigate to Recovery:

• Go to Update & Security > Recovery.

1. Restart Now:

• Under Advanced startup, click on Restart now.

1. Proceed as in Method 1:

• Follow the same steps starting from step 4 in Method 1.

Additional Notes

• Safe Mode: Starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and programs. It’s useful for removing problematic software or drivers that might prevent Windows from starting normally.
• Safe Mode with Networking: Includes the essential drivers and services needed to access the internet, which is helpful if you need to download drivers or updates while troubleshooting.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully boot into Safe Mode on Windows 11. Remember, Safe Mode is designed for troubleshooting purposes, so once you’ve resolved your issue, restart your computer normally.