If you’re already logged in and you just want to restart in Safe Mode, open the Start menu instead by pressing the ⊞ Win key or by clicking the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
You may need to click Restart anyway after clicking Restart. If so, keep holding ⇧ Shift while you do.
You may need to click Restart anyway after clicking Restart. If so, keep holding ⇧ Shift while you do.
Alternatively, power down then power up your computer three times to get the blue startup screen, then navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart > 4 / 5. [1] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source To exit Safe Mode, restart your computer normally.
This is helpful if you’re stuck on a screen and need to troubleshoot your computer. Turning your computer on and off repeatedly will get you into a Safe Mode.
If pressing 4 or 5 doesn’t work, press F4 or F5 instead. [2] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
If pressing 4 or 5 doesn’t work, press F4 or F5 instead. [2] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
If pressing 4 or 5 doesn’t work, press F4 or F5 instead. [2] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
You can also restart your computer by clicking the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen, clicking the power icon, and clicking Restart.
The goal here is to press F8 before you see the “Starting Windows” screen. If nothing happens while pressing F8, you may need to hold the Fn key while pressing F8.
To exit Safe Mode, restart your computer normally.
