Guide | How To How to Boot Into Safe Mode

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Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are started. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you are using. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start in safe mode, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes.

How to Boot Into Safe Mode​

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 Windows 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 Windows Safe Mode.
5. When Windows starts you will be at a typical logon screen. Logon to your computer and Windows will enter Safe mode.
6. When you are finished with troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would