Unfortunately, Windows doesn’t make it super clear and out in the open as to how this is done. Follow the directions below for specific steps you need to take in your version of Windows.
How to Start Windows 11, 10 & 8 in Safe Mode
Follow these steps to Windows’ Settings if you’re using Windows 8 or newer.
How to Start Windows 7 in Safe Mode
The easiest way to start Windows 7 in Safe Mode is from the System Configuration utility: In Windows 10, select Update & Security and then Recovery. In Windows 8, go to Change PC settings > Update & recovery > Recovery.
Limitations of Safe Mode
Starting Windows in Safe Mode doesn’t solve, prevent, or cause any kind of Windows problem. Safe Mode is simply a way of starting Windows with a minimum set of drivers and services, with the idea being that the operating system will run correctly enough to let you fix the problem. Having trouble starting Windows in Safe Mode using one of the typical methods above? Try other options to force Windows to restart in Safe Mode.
