how to boot windows 10 in safe mode

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To boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode, you have several methods depending on whether you can log into Windows or not:

If You Can Log Into Windows 10

Using System Configuration (msconfig):
- Press Windows + R, type msconfig, and press Enter.
- In the System Configuration window, go to the Boot tab.
- Under Boot options , check the box for Safe boot.
- Choose the type of Safe Mode you want:
  - Minimal (standard Safe Mode)
  - Network (Safe Mode with Networking)
  - Alternate shell (Safe Mode with Command Prompt)
- Click OK and restart your PC to boot into Safe Mode.
- To exit Safe Mode, repeat these steps and uncheck Safe boot

From the Start Menu (Shift + Restart):
- Hold down the Shift key and click Start > Power > Restart.
- After reboot, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
- When the Startup Settings menu appears, press:
  - 4 or F4 for Safe Mode,
  - 5 or F5 for Safe Mode with Networking,
  - 6 or F6 for Safe Mode with Command Prompt

From Settings:
- Open Settings (Windows + I), go to Update & Security > Recovery.
- Under Advanced startup , click Restart now.
- After reboot, navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
- Choose your Safe Mode option as above

Using Command Prompt:
- Open Command Prompt and run:
```
shutdown /r /o /f /t 00
```
- This restarts Windows into the recovery environment.
- Then follow the same steps: Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart, and select the Safe Mode option

If You Cannot Log Into Windows

After three failed boot attempts, Windows 10 will automatically enter the recovery environment.
From there, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
Then choose the Safe Mode option by pressing the corresponding key (4, 5, or 6)

Summary of Safe Mode Options

Key to Press| Safe Mode Type
---|---
4 or F4| Safe Mode
5 or F5| Safe Mode with Networking
6 or F6| Safe Mode with Command Prompt

Booting into Safe Mode loads only essential drivers and services, which helps diagnose and fix problems caused by faulty drivers, software, or updates

. This comprehensive approach covers all common ways to boot Windows 10 into Safe Mode, whether you can access Windows normally or need to use recovery options.