{"id":134061,"date":"2026-02-25T06:30:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T11:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=134061"},"modified":"2026-02-25T08:36:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T13:36:30","slug":"boot-windows-11-safe-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/boot-windows-11-safe-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"How to boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode, open Start&#8217;s Power menu, hold <strong>&#8220;Shift,&#8221;<\/strong> and click <strong>&#8220;Restart.&#8221; <\/strong>Then click on <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Advanced Options<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Startup Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Restart<\/strong>. Select the <strong>&#8220;4&#8221;<\/strong> or <strong>&#8220;Safe Mode&#8221;<\/strong> option or press <strong>&#8220;F4.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Another way to access Safe Mode is to start in WinRE from BIOS and then open <strong>Advanced Startup<\/strong> &gt;\u00a0<strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Advanced Options<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Startup Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Restart<\/strong>. Select the <strong>&#8220;4&#8221;<\/strong> or <strong>&#8220;Safe Mode&#8221;<\/strong> option or press <strong>&#8220;F4.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You can also start Windows 11 in Safe Mode from the Settings app, Command Prompt, and MSConfig.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On Windows 11, you can boot in <strong>&#8220;Safe Mode&#8221;<\/strong> in at least seven ways through the Start menu, Settings, Lock screen, Command Prompt, System Configuration (msconfig), from boot, or USB, and in this guide, I&#8217;ll teach you how.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Safe Mode on Windows 11?<\/h2>\n<p>Safe Mode is a feature that only loads a basic set of features and genetic drivers to troubleshoot and fix software and hardware-related problems on Windows 11.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Why you should boot into Safe Mode on Windows 11?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">In this environment, you can troubleshoot the startup process when\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 11<\/a> is not booting correctly, network connection problems, Windows Update is stuck downloading updates and<\/span> applications, <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/fix-blue-screen-death-bsod-windows-11\/\">Blue Screen of Death<\/a>, and more. In addition, you can use Safe Mode to resolve video driver issues and <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/run-microsoft-defender-full-virus-scan-windows-11\/\">perform a virus scan<\/a> to detect and remove malware that wouldn&#8217;t be possible while the operating system was running in normal mode.<\/p>\n<h2>What Safe Mode option should you choose on Windows 11?<\/h2>\n<p>Windows 11 offers three different modes, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Safe Mode:<\/strong> If you only need access to the computer, choose the &#8220;Safe Mode&#8221; option (option 4 or F4).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safe Mode with Networking:<\/strong> If you need to access the internet or other network resources, choose &#8220;Safe Mode with Networking&#8221; (option 5 or F5).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safe Mode with Command Prompt:<\/strong> If you need to use command-line tools, select the &#8220;Safe Mode with Command Prompt&#8221; option (option 6 or F6).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I always recommend choosing option <strong>&#8220;5&#8221;<\/strong> since it gives you access to the minimal environment with internet access, and you can also access the Command Prompt. If you have to open the command console, don&#8217;t try to open the Windows Terminal because it won&#8217;t work. If this is the case, open Command Prompt directly from the Start menu.<\/p>\n<h2>How do you determine whether or not you&#8217;re in Safe Mode?<\/h2>\n<p>When you proceed with one of the methods outlined in this guide, you can determine whether the computer has successfully loaded the Safe Mode environment because your desktop background image won&#8217;t appear, and the &#8220;Safe Mode&#8221; message will appear on each corner of the screen. Also, the screen will use a lower resolution, the Windows help online page will load as soon as you log in, and you won&#8217;t be able to access most applications.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">In this\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">, I will teach you how to access troubleshooting mode on Windows 11 using Command Prompt, Settings, the Power Options menu, System Configuration, or by powering off and then powering back on.<\/span>\u00a0<strong>These instructions apply to Windows 11 25H2, 24H2, 23H2, 22H2, and 21H2.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>7 Ways to enter Windows 11 in Safe Mode<\/h2>\n<p>On Windows 11, you can boot a device into the Safe Mode environment in at least seven ways from inside and outside the desktop experience, whether you have a laptop or desktop computer from HP, Dell, Lenovo, or another brand, and here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#boot_safe_mode_power\">Boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode from the Start menu<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#boot_safe_mode_settings\">Boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode from Settings (recovery)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#boot_safe_mode_lockscreen\">Boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode from Sign-in screen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#boot_safe_mode_cmd\">Boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode using Command Prompt (F8 method)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#boot_safe_mode_msconfig\">Boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode using MSConfig (System Configuration)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#boot_safe_mode_coldboot\">Boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode when PC won&#8217;t boot (power on)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#boot_safe_mode_usb\">Boot Windows 11 from USB installation media<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#boot_safe_mode_faqs\">FAQs about entering Windows 11 in Safe Mode<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1Kzrk1bG2h8?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n        ><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<h3 id=\"boot_safe_mode_power\">Boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode from the Start menu<\/h3>\n<p>To boot in Safe Mode on Windows 11 from the Start menu, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start <\/strong>on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Power<\/strong> menu.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press and hold the <strong>&#8220;Shift&#8221;<\/strong> key and then click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-173356\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-start-shift-restart-option.webp?resize=810%2C397&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Shift key and Restart combo\" width=\"810\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-start-shift-restart-option.webp?w=810&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 810w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-start-shift-restart-option.webp?resize=300%2C147&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-start-shift-restart-option.webp?resize=150%2C74&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Troubleshoot <\/strong>option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Advanced options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Startup Settings<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134111\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?resize=827%2C466&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Startup Settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?resize=1020%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select <strong>&#8220;4&#8221;<\/strong> or press the <strong>&#8220;F4&#8221;<\/strong> key to boot the computer in the Safe Mode environment.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134112\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=827%2C559&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Safe Mode types\" width=\"827\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=300%2C203&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=849%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 849w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=150%2C101&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the device will start in the specified mode, allowing you to troubleshoot and fix virtually any Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"boot_safe_mode_settings\">Boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode from Settings (Recovery)<\/h3>\n<p>To access Safe Mode from the Settings app on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Recovery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong> button under the &#8220;Advanced startup&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-185770\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/advanced-startup-restart-now-windows11.webp?resize=827%2C587&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Advanced Startup option\" width=\"827\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/advanced-startup-restart-now-windows11.webp?w=973&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 973w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/advanced-startup-restart-now-windows11.webp?resize=300%2C213&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/advanced-startup-restart-now-windows11.webp?resize=808%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 808w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/advanced-startup-restart-now-windows11.webp?resize=150%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart now<\/strong> button again on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Advanced options<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the<strong> Startup Settings <\/strong>option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134111\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?resize=827%2C466&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Startup Settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?resize=1020%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select <strong>&#8220;4&#8221;<\/strong> or press the <strong>&#8220;F4&#8221;<\/strong> key to boot the computer in the Safe Mode environment.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134112\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=827%2C559&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Safe Mode types\" width=\"827\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=300%2C203&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=849%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 849w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=150%2C101&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After completing the steps, the device will enter the minimal mode environment, where you can troubleshoot and resolve system problems more efficiently.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"boot_safe_mode_lockscreen\">Boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode from the Sign-in screen<\/h3>\n<p>To enter Safe Mode from the Sign-in screen, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Power<\/strong> button in the bottom right.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press and hold the <strong>&#8220;Shift&#8221;<\/strong> key and then click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-173358\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-safemode-lockscreen-option.webp?resize=827%2C375&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Safe Mode from Lock screen\" width=\"827\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-safemode-lockscreen-option.webp?w=905&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 905w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-safemode-lockscreen-option.webp?resize=300%2C136&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-safemode-lockscreen-option.webp?resize=150%2C68&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Troubleshoot <\/strong>option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Advanced options<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Startup Settings<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134111\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?resize=827%2C466&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Startup Settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?resize=1020%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select <strong>&#8220;4&#8221;<\/strong> or press the <strong>&#8220;F4&#8221;<\/strong> key to boot the computer in the Safe Mode environment.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134112\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=827%2C559&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Safe Mode types\" width=\"827\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=300%2C203&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=849%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 849w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=150%2C101&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the computer will boot into Safe Mode.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"boot_safe_mode_cmd\">Boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode using Command Prompt (F8 method)<\/h3>\n<p>To boot Windows 11 into Safe Mode from the Command Prompt (F8 key method), use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>Bcdedit \/set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu yes<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134116\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-bcbedit-safe-mode-cmd.jpg?resize=827%2C219&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 bcdedit Safe Mode\" width=\"827\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-bcbedit-safe-mode-cmd.jpg?w=1011&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1011w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-bcbedit-safe-mode-cmd.jpg?resize=300%2C80&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-bcbedit-safe-mode-cmd.jpg?resize=150%2C40&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Restart the computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>In the &#8220;Windows Boot Manager&#8221; menu, press the <strong>&#8220;F8&#8221;<\/strong> key to access the Startup Settings menu options.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134117\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-boot-manager-f8.jpg?resize=827%2C393&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows Boot Manager\" width=\"827\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-boot-manager-f8.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-boot-manager-f8.jpg?resize=300%2C142&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-boot-manager-f8.jpg?resize=1020%2C484&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-boot-manager-f8.jpg?resize=150%2C71&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select <strong>&#8220;4&#8221;<\/strong> or press the <strong>&#8220;F4&#8221;<\/strong> key to boot the computer in the Safe Mode environment.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134112\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=827%2C559&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Safe Mode types\" width=\"827\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=300%2C203&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=849%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 849w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=150%2C101&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Windows 11 will start in Safe Mode with the specified option. If you select the <strong>&#8220;Networking&#8221;<\/strong> option, you will be able to access Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity.<\/p>\n<p>You can always exit the basic boot level using the same instructions, but in <strong>step 3<\/strong>, make sure to use the <code>Bcdedit \/set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu no<\/code> command.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"boot_safe_mode_msconfig\">Boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode using MSConfig (System Configuration)<\/h3>\n<p>To start Windows 11 in Safe Mode from System Configuration (msconfig), use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>msconfig<\/strong> and click on <strong>System Configuration<\/strong> to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Boot<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Boot options&#8221; section, check the <strong>Safe boot<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>Minimal<\/strong> option to start Windows 11 in Safe Mode. Or you can select the <strong>Network <\/strong>option to boot Windows 11 with networking support.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134121\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/msconfig-boot-safemode-windows11.jpg?resize=571%2C385&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"msconfig boot in Safe Mode\" width=\"571\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/msconfig-boot-safemode-windows11.jpg?w=571&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 571w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/msconfig-boot-safemode-windows11.jpg?resize=300%2C202&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/msconfig-boot-safemode-windows11.jpg?resize=150%2C101&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Apply<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the<strong> OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Restart the computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The only caveat with this option is that Windows 11 will boot into minimal mode to troubleshoot problems until you revert the changes.<\/p>\n<p>After resolving the problem with the device, you can revert the changes using the same instructions, but in <strong>step 4<\/strong>, clear the <strong>&#8220;Safe boot&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"boot_safe_mode_coldboot\">Boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode when the PC won&#8217;t boot (power on)<\/h3>\n<p>To enter Safe Mode from power on, or after the Blue Screen of Death or no display, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Press the power button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Immediately after the Power-On Self-Test (POST), and you see the blue Windows logo, press the power button again to shut down.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Repeat steps<strong>\u00a01<\/strong> and<strong>\u00a02<\/strong> twice. In the third restart, Windows 11 should enter the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133951\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/automatic-repair-windows-11.jpg?resize=827%2C388&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Preparing automatic repair\" width=\"827\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/automatic-repair-windows-11.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/automatic-repair-windows-11.jpg?resize=300%2C141&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/automatic-repair-windows-11.jpg?resize=1020%2C479&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/automatic-repair-windows-11.jpg?resize=150%2C70&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select your Windows 11 account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the account password.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the\u00a0<strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Advanced Startup<\/strong> button to continue.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133952\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/automatic-repair-advanced-options-windows-11.jpg?resize=827%2C224&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Advanced options automatic repair\" width=\"827\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/automatic-repair-advanced-options-windows-11.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/automatic-repair-advanced-options-windows-11.jpg?resize=300%2C81&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/automatic-repair-advanced-options-windows-11.jpg?resize=1020%2C276&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/automatic-repair-advanced-options-windows-11.jpg?resize=150%2C41&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Advanced options<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the<strong> Startup Settings <\/strong>option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134111\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?resize=827%2C466&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Startup Settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?resize=1020%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-startup-settings-option.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select <strong>&#8220;4&#8221;<\/strong> or press the <strong>&#8220;F4&#8221;<\/strong> key to boot the computer in the Safe Mode environment.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134112\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=827%2C559&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Safe Mode types\" width=\"827\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=300%2C203&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=849%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 849w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/windows-11-safe-mode-types.jpg?resize=150%2C101&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the computer will boot into Safe Mode to troubleshoot and resolve problems on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that the method of using the <strong>&#8220;F8&#8221;<\/strong> or <strong>&#8220;Shift + F8&#8221;<\/strong> no longer works to start Windows 11 in the minimal mode from BIOS during boot because firmware and software technologies have evolved. Now, devices use UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) instead of BIOS (Basic Input Output System).<\/p>\n<p>However, you can still use the old methods but only to access the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), where you can access the option to boot in Safe Mode.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"boot_safe_mode_usb\">Boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode from USB installation media<\/h3>\n<p>The instructions for starting the computer with an installation media to access the Safe Mode environment will be slightly different depending on the operating system version.<\/p>\n<h4>Windows 11 25H2, 24H2 and later<\/h4>\n<p>To get into Safe Mode from Windows 11 USB media from <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/windows-11-24h2-new-features\">version 24H2<\/a>, 25H2, and later releases, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-bootable-windows-11-24h2-usb-install-media\/\">Start the PC with the <strong>Windows 11 USB flash drive<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press any key to continue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-173353\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-new-settup-language.webp?resize=715%2C560&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Setup language page\" width=\"715\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-new-settup-language.webp?w=715&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 715w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-new-settup-language.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-new-settup-language.webp?resize=150%2C117&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the Next button again.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-173354\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-setup-keyboard-setting.webp?resize=713%2C560&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Setup keyboard page\" width=\"713\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-setup-keyboard-setting.webp?w=713&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 713w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-setup-keyboard-setting.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-setup-keyboard-setting.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>&#8220;Repair my PC&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-173350\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-24h2-usb-repair-my-pc-option.webp?resize=714%2C561&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Setup Repair my PC option\" width=\"714\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-24h2-usb-repair-my-pc-option.webp?w=714&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 714w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-24h2-usb-repair-my-pc-option.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-24h2-usb-repair-my-pc-option.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the correct keyboard layout to continue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on troubleshoot.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-173351\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-new-setup-repair-pc-troubleshoot.webp?resize=827%2C379&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Setup Troubleshoot option\" width=\"827\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-new-setup-repair-pc-troubleshoot.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-new-setup-repair-pc-troubleshoot.webp?resize=300%2C137&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-new-setup-repair-pc-troubleshoot.webp?resize=1020%2C467&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-new-setup-repair-pc-troubleshoot.webp?resize=150%2C69&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Command Prompt <\/strong>option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-173352\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-setup-usb-command-prompt-repair-pc.webp?resize=827%2C372&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"WinRE new Command Prompt option\" width=\"827\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-setup-usb-command-prompt-repair-pc.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-setup-usb-command-prompt-repair-pc.webp?resize=300%2C135&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-setup-usb-command-prompt-repair-pc.webp?resize=1020%2C458&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-setup-usb-command-prompt-repair-pc.webp?resize=150%2C67&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to start the computer in Safe Mode and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>bcdedit \/set {default} safeboot minimal<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-159035\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/winre-bcdedit-safeboot-minimal.webp?resize=827%2C433&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"WinRE bcdedit Safe Mode command\" width=\"827\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/winre-bcdedit-safeboot-minimal.webp?w=994&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 994w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/winre-bcdedit-safeboot-minimal.webp?resize=300%2C157&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/winre-bcdedit-safeboot-minimal.webp?resize=150%2C78&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Close the <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> with the <strong>&#8220;X&#8221;<\/strong> button on the top-right.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the computer will start with the minimum set of services and drivers, allowing you to troubleshoot and resolve problems.<\/p>\n<h4>Windows 11 23H2 and older<\/h4>\n<p>To access Safe Mode from Windows 11 USB media from version 23H2 and older releases, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-bootable-windows-11-usb-install-media\/\">Start the PC with the <strong>Windows 11 USB flash drive<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press any key to continue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-159036\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/windows-11-usb-setup.webp?resize=622%2C460&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 USB setup\" width=\"622\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/windows-11-usb-setup.webp?w=622&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/windows-11-usb-setup.webp?resize=300%2C222&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/windows-11-usb-setup.webp?resize=150%2C111&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Repair your computer&#8221;<\/strong> option from the bottom left.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-159034\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/windows-11-setup-repair-computer.webp?resize=622%2C461&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Repair your computer\" width=\"622\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/windows-11-setup-repair-computer.webp?w=622&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 622w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/windows-11-setup-repair-computer.webp?resize=300%2C222&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/windows-11-setup-repair-computer.webp?resize=150%2C111&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Command Prompt <\/strong>option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-159037\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/winre-command-prompt-option.webp?resize=827%2C395&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"WinRE Command Prompt option\" width=\"827\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/winre-command-prompt-option.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/winre-command-prompt-option.webp?resize=300%2C143&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/winre-command-prompt-option.webp?resize=1020%2C487&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/winre-command-prompt-option.webp?resize=150%2C72&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to start the computer in Safe Mode and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>bcdedit \/set {default} safeboot minimal<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-159035\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/winre-bcdedit-safeboot-minimal.webp?resize=827%2C433&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"WinRE bcdedit Safe Mode command\" width=\"827\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/winre-bcdedit-safeboot-minimal.webp?w=994&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 994w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/winre-bcdedit-safeboot-minimal.webp?resize=300%2C157&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/winre-bcdedit-safeboot-minimal.webp?resize=150%2C78&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Close the <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> with the <strong>&#8220;X&#8221;<\/strong> button on the top-right.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the device will start in Safe Mode, allowing you to troubleshoot and resolve issues on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>When using the<strong> &#8220;bcedit&#8221;<\/strong> command, the computer will always start in Safe Mode. You can exit the mode by opening Command Prompt (admin) while in the minimal environment and running the <code>bcdedit \/deletevalue {default} safeboot<\/code>\u00a0command.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"boot_safe_mode_faqs\">FAQs about entering Windows 11 in Safe Mode<\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers about booting a PC running Windows 11 into Safe Mode.<\/p>\n<h4>What is Safe Mode in Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>Safe Mode in Windows 11 is a diagnostic startup mode that loads only essential drivers and basic system services. It disables most third-party apps and advanced features so you can troubleshoot startup errors, driver conflicts, malware infections, and system crashes without interference from unnecessary software.<\/p>\n<h4>How do I know if I&#8217;m in Safe Mode on Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>You&#8217;re in Safe Mode when the desktop background is black, the words \u201cSafe Mode\u201d appear in all four corners of the screen, and the display runs at a lower resolution. Many apps won\u2019t open, and some features are limited. These visual changes confirm that the system is loaded in diagnostic mode.<\/p>\n<h4>What&#8217;s the difference between Safe Mode and Safe Mode with Networking in Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>Safe Mode loads only essential drivers, while Safe Mode with Networking also enables internet and network drivers. Choose the Networking option if you need to download updates, access online troubleshooting tools, or scan for malware. Otherwise, standard Safe Mode is sufficient for basic diagnostics.<\/p>\n<h4>Does F8 still work to start Safe Mode in Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>No, the F8 key no longer directly launches Safe Mode during startup on most modern devices. Windows 11 uses UEFI firmware, which loads too quickly for the traditional F8 interrupt. However, you can enable a legacy boot menu using Command Prompt to regain limited F8 functionality.<\/p>\n<h4>How do I start Windows 11 in Safe Mode from the Start menu?<\/h4>\n<p>To start Windows 11 in Safe Mode from the Start menu, open Start, click Power, hold the Shift key, and select Restart. Then go to <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Advanced options<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Startup Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Restart<\/strong>, and press <strong>4<\/strong> or <strong>F4<\/strong>. The system will reboot into Safe Mode.<\/p>\n<h4>How do I boot Windows 11 into Safe Mode when it won&#8217;t start?<\/h4>\n<p>To access Safe Mode when Windows 11 won&#8217;t boot, power on the device and interrupt startup twice by forcing a shutdown when the logo appears. On the third restart, Windows enters WinRE. From there, select <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Advanced options<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Startup Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Restart<\/strong> and choose <strong>Safe Mode<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4>How do I exit Safe Mode in Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/exit-safe-mode-windows-11\/\">exit Safe Mode<\/a>, restart the computer normally if you used the <strong>&#8220;Shift + Restart&#8221;<\/strong> method. If you enabled Safe Mode through MSConfig or Command Prompt, open the same tool and disable the Safe boot setting or remove the safeboot command, then restart the device.<\/p>\n<h4>Why is Safe Mode not working on Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>Safe Mode may fail to load if system files are corrupted, the boot configuration is damaged, or BitLocker recovery is triggered. In some cases, <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/disable-fast-startup-windows-11-10\/\">fast startup<\/a> or firmware settings interfere with recovery access. Running <code>sfc \/scannow<\/code>, rebuilding BCD, or accessing Safe Mode from USB recovery media typically resolves the issue.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I start Windows 11 in Safe Mode without a keyboard?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes, you can enter Safe Mode without using a keyboard by accessing Advanced Startup through <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>System<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Recovery<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Restart now<\/strong>. From there, you can navigate using touch or a mouse. If Windows won&#8217;t start, forced shutdowns will trigger WinRE automatically without keyboard input.<\/p>\n<h4>Will Safe Mode delete my files in Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>No, Safe Mode does not delete files or personal data. It only loads the operating system with a minimal set of drivers and services for troubleshooting. However, if you perform additional repair actions such as Reset this PC, those processes may affect files depending on the option selected.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Update February 25, 2025:<\/strong> These instructions have been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect new changes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Safe Mode is a diagnostic mode that starts the computer with a minimal set of drivers and programs, and here&#8217;s how to use it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":173360,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[97,19,2715,2576],"class_list":["post-134061","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-windows","tag-difficulty-level-advanced","tag-how-to","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-help"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode - Pureinfotech<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode use the Shift + click Restart, Recovery settings, power off (BIOS), or msconfig and select 4 or F4.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/boot-windows-11-safe-mode\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Enter Windows 11 in Safe Mode \u2013 7 methods that actually work\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"On Windows 11, you can access Safe Mode to troubleshoot problems in seven ways using the Start menu, Settings, Lock screen, Command Prompt, System Configuration (msconfig), from boot, or USB.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/boot-windows-11-safe-mode\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Pureinfotech \u2022 Windows 10 &amp; Windows 11 help for humans\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/pureinfotech\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-02-25T11:30:29+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-02-25T13:36:30+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/windows-11-safe-mode-ui-laptop-hero-mauro-huculak.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1100\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Mauro Huculak\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Windows 11 won\u2019t boot? 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