How to start windows in safe mode

In order to run administrative and diagnostic tasks on your installation you need to start your windows in safe_mode. When you boot into Safe Mode the operating-system only loads the bare minimum of software that is required for the operating system to work. This operation type is designed to let you fix and run diagnostics on your Pc. Windows Safe_Mode loads a basic video drivers so your programs may look different than normal.

For Windows7 there are two methods of booting into Safe Mode. 

A. By pressing the F8 key while Windows starts, that's after your computer make beep-sound when you reboot it, you will be brought to a menu where you can choose to boot into safe_mode. If it does not work on the first try, reboot and try again as you have to be quick when you press it, during boot up right after the computer shows you all the equipment , memory, etc installed on your computer, when you start-lightly tapping the F8 key you will usually be able to get to the desired menu.

B. System Configuration Utility; You can use the System Configuration Utility, or MSCONFIG, found in Windows7 to make Windows boot into Safe-Mode on the next reboot. We will go into specific details in the sections below. Please note, that you should not force your computer to boot into Safe-Mode using the System Configuration Utility if you suspect you are infected with malware as the malware may corrupt keys required to boot into Safe-Mode.

How to Safe mode in Windows7

First by using the F8 Method:

1.Restart your computer.

2.When the computer-starts you will see your computer's hardware being listed. When you see this information; start to gently tap the "F8 key" on your keyboard repeatedly until you are presented with the Windows7 Advanced Boot Options screen as shown in the image below.

3.Using the arrow keys, select the Safe_Mode option you want.

4.Then press the enter key on your keyboard to boot into Windows7 Safe Mode.

5.When Windows starts you will be at a typical logon-screen. Logon to your computer and Windows7 will enter Safe mode.

6.Do whatever tasks you require, and when you are done, reboot to go back into normal_mode.

Second by using the System Configuration Tool Method:

Note: If you are having trouble entering Safe Mode via the F8 method, you should not use this method to force it to startup into safe_mode. 

1.Close any running programs and restart Windows so you are back at the desktop.

2.Click on the Start button.

3.In the Start Menu Search Box type msconfig Then press enter on your keyboard.

4.The System-Configuration utility will open and you will see a screen similar to the one below.

Click on the Boot tab.

5.You will now be at the Boot-screen.

Put a check mark in the checkbox labeled Safe_boot

6.Press the Apply-button and then press the OK-button.

7.You will now be presented with a prompt stating that you need to reboot the computer to apply the change.

Click on the Restart-button to reboot your computer.

8.Your computer will now restart directly into Safe_Mode. When you get to the Windows7 logon screen, log on to the computer and perform any necessary tasks.

9.When done with your tasks, from within Safe Mode, start with msconfig.

10.When the program is open, and you are on the General tab, select the option labeled Normal_Startup.

11.Then press the Apply button and then the OK button.

12.When the programs prompts you to reboot, allow it to do so, and you will boot back into Windows7 in normal_mode.

How to Safe mode in Windows8

Using the Advanced startup options method:

1.From the Windows Start-screen, type Advanced startup and when the search results appear, click on the Settings category and then click on the Advanced startup options search option.

2.When the Settings screen opens, scroll down and click on the Restart now button under the Advanced Startup category and your computer will restart.

3.When the Advance startup menu appears, click on the Troubleshoot option.

4.Then click on the Advanced Options button.

5.Finally click on the Startup Settings option and then click on the Restart button. Your computer will now restart again.

6.When you get to the Startup Settings screen, press the number for the Safe Mode option you wish to use.

7.Do whatever tasks you require, and when you are done, reboot to go back into normal mode.

Using the System Configuration Tool Method:

Note: If you are having trouble entering Safe Mode via the Advanced Startup menu, you should not use this method to force it to startup into safe_mode. For reasons why, you should read this.

1.Go to the Windows Start-screen and type msconfig. When the msconfig search results appears, click on it.

2.The System Configuration utility will open then Click on the Boot tab.

3.You will now be at the Boot screen, Put a check mark in the checkbox labeled Safe_boot

4.Press the Apply button and then press the OK button.

5.You will now be presented with a prompt stating that you need to reboot the computer to apply the change.

Click on the Restart-button to reboot your computer.

6.Your computer will now restart directly into Safe_Mode. When you get to the Windows8 logon screen, log on to the computer and perform any necessary tasks.

7.When done with your tasks, from within Safe_Mode, go back to the Start screen by pressing the Tab key on your keyboard. Then start msconfig again by typing msconfig and then clicking on its search result.

8.When the program is open, and you are on the General tab, select the option labeled Normal Startup.

9.Then press the Apply button and then the OK button.

10.When the programs prompts you to reboot, allow it to do so, and you will boot back into Windows8 in normal mode.

How to Safe mode in Windows10

1.Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys a the same time to enter the Windows security screen.

2.While holding down the Shift key, click on the Power button (Windows10 Power Button) and then click on Restart.

3.When Windows10 restarts, you will be at the Choose an Option screen. At this screen, click on the Troubleshoot button to access the Troubleshoot options.

4.At the Troubleshoot screen, click on the Advanced Options button to open the advanced options screen.

5.At the Advanced Options screen, click on the Startup Settings option. This will open the Startup Settings screen.

6.At the Startup Settings screen, click on the Restart button. Windows will now restart.

7.After restarting you will be shown a Startup Settings screen. At this screen you should press the number 5 key on your keyboard to enter Safe Mode with Networking.

8.Your computer will now reboot. Once rebooted, you will be at a login prompt. Login to access Safe mode with Networking.