Have you ever had a problem where your laptop keeps turning off and on repeatedly? Knowing how to enter safe mode can be the best solution to fix this issue.
Safe mode is an essential feature in Windows that helps detect and fix various system problems. When the system detects damage, the laptop usually automatically enters safe mode. However, did you know that this feature can also be activated manually?
With safe mode, you can run your device without interruptions from unnecessary applications, making it easier to detect and fix problems like malware or faulty drivers.
Check out this comprehensive guide in the article and find practical solutions to keep your laptop running optimally!
What is Safe Mode?
Safe mode is a feature in Windows that allows you to start your device with only the core applications and drivers. This helps detect and fix system problems such as malware or faulty drivers by disabling non-essential applications that might interfere.
Using the safe mode, you can start your device without displaying unnecessary applications, so the screen resolution might appear inactive.
In some versions of Windows, safe mode is automatically activated when a problem is detected on the device, but it can also be manually activated.
Some uses of safe mode include:
- Detecting malware already present on the device.
- Removing a recently used or downloaded program.
- Updating a driver that is making the device unstable.
How to Enter Safe Mode on Windows 7
If you are a Windows 7 user, here's how to enter safe mode:
- Turn on your laptop or computer, then restart your device. When it starts up, press the F8 key repeatedly until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears.
- Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to select the safe mode option, then press Enter to start it.
- Perform the necessary repairs. After troubleshooting, Windows will boot back into normal mode.
How to Enter Safe Mode on Windows 8
For Windows 8 users, you can also use safe mode to troubleshoot your device:
- Press the Windows key or click Start, then select Settings.
- Press and hold the Power + Shift keys on the keyboard, then select Restart.
- When the device restarts, wait until it enters the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), then select Troubleshoot.
- Choose Advanced options, click Startup settings, then press Restart again.
- Once the device restarts, select the Safe Mode option.
- Press F4 for safe mode.
- Press F5 for safe mode with Networking.
- Press F6 for safe mode with Command Prompt.
How to Enter Safe Mode on Windows 10
For Windows 10 users, there are several ways to enter safe mode:
1. From BIOS:
- Enter the BIOS menu using the F1-F11 keys, depending on your device.
- Select the Boot tab, then use the arrow keys to navigate.
- Choose Safe Boot > Safe Mode.
- Exit the BIOS by pressing F10 or F12, or choose Save & Exit Setup > Yes.
- The device will restart and boot into safe mode.
2. When Completely Shut Down:
- If your laptop is completely shut down, enter WinRE by pressing the power button for 10 seconds until the device turns off.
- Turn the device back on and press the power button for 10 seconds when the Windows logo appears.
- Allow the device to restart, then it will enter WinRE.
- Select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart.
- Choose Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking.
3. Via MSConfig:
- Open the Windows System Configuration Tool or Run by pressing Windows + R.
- Type "msconfig" and press Enter.
- Select the Boot tab and check Safe Boot.
- Choose the needed safe mode option:
- Minimal for standard safe mode.
- Alternate Shell for safe mode with Command Prompt.
- Network for safe mode with Networking.
- Active Directory Repair to fix the Active Directory server.
4. Using the Login creen:
- Restart Windows and wait for the sign-in screen.
- Hold the Shift key while pressing Restart.
- Follow the steps to enter WinRE as explained earlier and choose the required safe mode option.
How to Enter Safe Mode on Windows 11
For Windows 11 devices, entering safe mode is similar:
- Press the Windows key or click Start, then select Settings > System > Recovery.
- In the Recovery options, find Advanced startup, select Restart now, and wait for the process to complete.
- When the restart process is complete, you will enter the Choose an option screen. Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
- Choose safe mode by pressing F4, F5, or F6 as needed.
Conclusion
These are some ways to enter safe mode for all types of Windows. Entering safe mode allows you to easily detect the source of problems your device is experiencing, so you can find solutions to fix them.
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