Are you trying to boot in Safe Mode on Windows 11? Here is all you should know.
Windows Safe Mode is a Diagnostic Tool. It allows you to boot your computer with only a minimal set of drivers, services, and programs. This utility can be essential for troubleshooting, resolving hardware problems, removing malware, and fixing startup issues.
This guide will show you all the different ways to boot into Safe Mode. To exit Safe Mode, you may consult our other comprehensive guide.
Let’s get to it.
1. Boot in Safe Mode From the Start Menu
1. Click the Start menu icon on the Taskbar, click the Power button, then click the Restart option while pressing the Shift key.
2. In the Options screen, select Troubleshoot, then on subsequent windows, select Advanced options, Startup Repair.
3. Click the Restart button.
4. Lastly, click the F4 key to boot into Safe Mode.
2. Boot into Safe Mode via System Configuration
1. Click the lens icon on the Taskbar, type configuration, and click the System Configuration app.
2. Click the Boot tab, then under Boot options, click Safe boot and Minimal, then click Apply and OK.
3. In the next Windows, click Restart.
3. Boot into Safe Mode via the Recovery Option
1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
2. Click System on the left pane and Recovery on the Right.
3. Click the Restart Now button for the Advanced Startup option.
4. In the Options screen, select Troubleshoot, then on subsequent windows, select Advanced options, Startup Repair.
5. Click the Restart button.
6. Lastly, click the F4 key to boot into Safe Mode.
4. Enter Safe Mode from Automatic Repair
1. Power your computer by pressing the power button, then press and hold the power button again to turn it off as soon as the logo appears.
2. Repeat step 1 a few times, and around the 3rd or 4th time, allow the computer to boot up without interruption.
3. Click the Advanced options button in the Automatic Repair screen.
4. In the Options screen, select Troubleshoot, then on subsequent windows, select Advanced options, Startup Repair.
5. Click the Restart button.
6. Lastly, click the F4 key to boot into Safe Mode.
5. Boot in Safe Mode using the Function Key
1. Make sure the computer is completely shut down.
2. Hold down your power key for a few seconds (between 10 and 15 will be fine).
3. Hold down F11 and press the Power key (On some computers, the specific function key may differ).
4. Follow the prompts as you have done in the above solutions to boot in Safe Mode.
FAQ: Boot in Safe Mode Windows 11
1. Is F8 Safe Mode for Windows 11?
Windows 11 no longer boots into Safe Mode using the F8 key. This results from Windows 11 switching from the conventional BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) to UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). The more recent and safe firmware, UEFI, does not allow the F8 key shortcut.
2. Which boot mode is best for Windows 11?
Although having UEFI/BIOS enabled is the sole prerequisite for upgrading a Windows 10 system to Windows 11, you should still consider turning on or activating Secure Boot for additional security.
3. What is UEFI boot mode?
By defining a new protocol for OS and platform firmware communication, UEFI offers a low-weight BIOS substitute that only requires the data required to start the OS boot process. Furthermore, UEFI offers improved computer security measures and backward compatibility with most current BIOS systems.
Successfully Boot In Safe Mode on Windows 11
With the solutions in this guide, you will successfully boot in Safe Mode on your Windows 11 device. Please let us know if we have committed any solutions in the comment section below.