How can I access Safe Mode in Windows 10?
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- Posted Date: 2016-06-17
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How can I access Safe Mode in Windows 10?
Answer
Note: This article applies to Windows 10. Please see our other articles if you're using Windows 7 or Windows 8
You can access Safe Mode from the "Choose an option" screen.
If you're able to boot into Windows, open the Start menu, press the power icon, hold SHIFT, and select "Restart" while holding SHIFT. This will take you to the "Choose an option" screen.
If you're unable to boot and your laptop fails to boot repeatedly, it should automatically take you to the "Choose an option" screen.
From that screen, select "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "Startup Settings" > "Restart."
After your computer restarts, select the option for "Safe Mode."
To learn more about using Safe Mode to troubleshoot, please see the following article:
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