{"id":68440,"date":"2020-12-08T06:00:02","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T11:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=68440"},"modified":"2021-07-19T08:13:40","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T12:13:40","slug":"safe-mode-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/safe-mode-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to boot in Safe Mode on Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On Windows 10, you can start a device in Safe Mode in at least four different ways using Command Prompt, Settings, Start power menu, and MSConfig. Safe Mode allows you to load a set of basic features and generic device drivers enough to troubleshoot and resolve common software and hardware-related problems.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, you can use Safe Mode to troubleshoot your computer when it is not booting correctly, problems with a network connection, application, or Windows Update stuck downloading updates. It is also a good environment to diagnose and fix graphics driver problems as well as to perform a virus scan to remove any malware, which otherwise will be impossible to fix when the operating system is running in normal mode.<\/p>\n<p>In the past, starting in Safe Mode was as easy as rebooting your device and pressing the &#8220;F8&#8221; key, but this is no longer the case with <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\/\">Windows 10<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\/\">guide<\/a>, you&#8217;ll learn the steps to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode using Command Prompt, Settings, power menu, and MSConfig.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#boot_safe_mode_power\">How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode using Power options<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#boot_safe_mode_settings\">How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode using Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#boot_safe_mode_cmd\">How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode using Command Prompt<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#boot_safe_mode_msconfig\">How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode using MSConfig<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"boot_safe_mode_power\">How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode using Power options<\/h2>\n<p>To start in Safe Mode with the Power menu, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start <\/strong>on Windows 10.<\/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>Shift<\/strong> key and then click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_128444\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128444\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shift-restart-safemode-windows-10.jpg?resize=827%2C313&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Start in Safe Mode with Shift + Restart \" width=\"827\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shift-restart-safemode-windows-10.jpg?w=839&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 839w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shift-restart-safemode-windows-10.jpg?resize=300%2C114&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/shift-restart-safemode-windows-10.jpg?resize=150%2C57&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Windows 10 power menu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/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><figure id=\"attachment_128446\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128446\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/windows-10-startup-settings.jpg?resize=827%2C517&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 10 startup settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/windows-10-startup-settings.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/windows-10-startup-settings.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/windows-10-startup-settings.jpg?resize=918%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/windows-10-startup-settings.jpg?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Windows 10 startup settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_128447\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128447\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startup-settings-restart.jpg?resize=827%2C517&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Startup settings restart option\" width=\"827\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startup-settings-restart.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startup-settings-restart.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startup-settings-restart.jpg?resize=918%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startup-settings-restart.jpg?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Startup settings restart option<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose one of the Safe Mode environments you want to start Windows 10, including:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enable Safe Mode.<\/li>\n<li>Enable Safe Mode with Networking.<\/li>\n<li>Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_128445\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128445\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startu-windows-10-safe-mode.jpg?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 10 start in Safe Mode options\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startu-windows-10-safe-mode.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startu-windows-10-safe-mode.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startu-windows-10-safe-mode.jpg?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startu-windows-10-safe-mode.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Windows 10 startup settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Typically, depending on the problem, you will have to use option <strong>No. 4 <\/strong>(Enable Safe Mode). However, if you need to have access to the internet to update drivers or download a new antivirus definition to do a full virus scan, you can also select option <strong>No. 5<\/strong> (Enable Safe Mode with Networking).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the device will start in the mode you specified allowing you to troubleshoot and fix virtually any problem on Windows 10.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"boot_safe_mode_settings\">How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode using Settings<\/h2>\n<p>To get into Safe Mode from Settings on Windows 10, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Recovery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Advanced startup&#8221; section, click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_128442\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128442\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/recovery-advanced-startup-restart.jpg?resize=827%2C419&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Advanced startup option\" width=\"827\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/recovery-advanced-startup-restart.jpg?w=843&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 843w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/recovery-advanced-startup-restart.jpg?resize=300%2C152&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/recovery-advanced-startup-restart.jpg?resize=150%2C76&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Advanced startup option<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>On the <strong>Choose an option<\/strong> screen, 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><figure id=\"attachment_128446\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128446\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/windows-10-startup-settings.jpg?resize=827%2C517&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 10 startup settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/windows-10-startup-settings.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/windows-10-startup-settings.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/windows-10-startup-settings.jpg?resize=918%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/windows-10-startup-settings.jpg?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Windows 10 startup settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Restart<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_128447\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128447\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startup-settings-restart.jpg?resize=827%2C517&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Startup settings restart option\" width=\"827\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startup-settings-restart.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startup-settings-restart.jpg?resize=300%2C188&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startup-settings-restart.jpg?resize=918%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 918w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startup-settings-restart.jpg?resize=150%2C94&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Startup settings restart option<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose one of the Safe Mode environments you want to start Windows 10, including:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enable Safe Mode.<\/li>\n<li>Enable Safe Mode with Networking.<\/li>\n<li>Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_128445\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128445\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startu-windows-10-safe-mode.jpg?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 10 start in Safe Mode options\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startu-windows-10-safe-mode.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startu-windows-10-safe-mode.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startu-windows-10-safe-mode.jpg?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startu-windows-10-safe-mode.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Windows 10 startup settings options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the computer will enter into the Safe Mode environment where you can troubleshoot and resolve system problems more easily.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"boot_safe_mode_cmd\">How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode using Command Prompt<\/h2>\n<p>To boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode with Command Prompt, 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><figure id=\"attachment_128441\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128441\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bcdedit-boot-safe-mode-windows-10.jpg?resize=681%2C218&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 10 Safe Mode with bcdedit command\" width=\"681\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bcdedit-boot-safe-mode-windows-10.jpg?w=681&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 681w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bcdedit-boot-safe-mode-windows-10.jpg?resize=300%2C96&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bcdedit-boot-safe-mode-windows-10.jpg?resize=150%2C48&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Windows 10 bcdedit command<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Restart the device.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>In the Windows Boot Manager menu, press the <strong>F8<\/strong> key to access the Startup Settings menu options.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_128449\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128449\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/windows-10-boot-manager.jpg?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 10 boot manager\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/windows-10-boot-manager.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/windows-10-boot-manager.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/windows-10-boot-manager.jpg?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/windows-10-boot-manager.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Windows 10 boot manager<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>Enable Safe Mode.<\/li>\n<li>Enable Safe Mode with Networking.<\/li>\n<li>Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt.\n<p>Choose one of the Safe Mode environments you want to start Windows 10, including:\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_128445\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128445\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startu-windows-10-safe-mode.jpg?resize=827%2C620&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 10 start in Safe Mode options\" width=\"827\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startu-windows-10-safe-mode.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startu-windows-10-safe-mode.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startu-windows-10-safe-mode.jpg?resize=765%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/startu-windows-10-safe-mode.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Windows 10 startup settings options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Windows 10 will start in Safe Mode with the option that you specified.<\/p>\n<p>You can always exit the basic boot level using the same instructions, but on <strong>step No. 3<\/strong>, make sure to use this command \u00a0<code>Bcdedit \/set {bootmgr} displaybootmenu no<\/code>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"boot_safe_mode_msconfig\">How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode using MSConfig<\/h2>\n<p>To start Windows 10 in Safe Mode using 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 the top result 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 10 in Safe Mode, or the <strong>Network <\/strong>option to boot in the basic environment with networking support.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_128443\"  class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-128443\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/safe-mode-minimal-msconfig-windows-10.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\/2020\/02\/safe-mode-minimal-msconfig-windows-10.jpg?w=571&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 571w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/safe-mode-minimal-msconfig-windows-10.jpg?resize=300%2C202&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/safe-mode-minimal-msconfig-windows-10.jpg?resize=150%2C101&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 571px) 100vw, 571px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">msconfig boot options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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 10 will continue to boot into Safe Mode 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 on <strong>step No. 4<\/strong>, make sure to clear the <strong>Safe boot<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p>The steps outlined above will help you to enter the basic boot level on devices running Windows 10 as well as those running Windows 8.1.<\/p>\n<p>Also, there are a number of techniques to access the \u201cAdvanced startup\u201d menu. 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