How to use Windows 10 Safe Mode

Introduction:

Safe Mode is a troubleshooting feature of Windows 10 that starts your computer in a limited state. This is useful if you're having problems with your computer, as it allows you to troubleshoot without any third-party software or drivers interfering. In this article, we'll show you how to use Safe Mode in Windows 10.

How do you access Windows 10 Safe Mode?

The easiest way to access Windows 10 Safe Mode is by using the Recovery screen. To get there, you first need to restart your computer. Once it's restarted, you'll see a number of options on the screen. You want to select the Advanced start-up option. This will take you to the Recovery screen, where you'll see a number of options, including Reset the PC and roll back a troublesome update. However, the one you want is Safe Mode, which is under Troubleshoot. Click this, then choose Advanced, and then Startup Settings. From the Startup Settings screen, click Restart. Your computer will restart and take you to the Safe Mode menu.

Advanced

If your computer won't start up, Windows 10 will force you into Safe Mode the hard way. The Advanced Start-up Tool is a menu of troubleshooting options that lets you do things like start up in Safe Mode, use System Restore to go back to a previous point in time, or access the command prompt. To get to the AST, you need to boot your computer twice using special startup options. The first time you press and hold the Shift key while you click Restart. The second time, you need to click on Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. You'll see the blue background of the AST after your computer restarts. If you're having trouble getting into Safe Mode using these methods, there's a third way to do it. From the Windows 10 login screen, hold down the Shift key while you click on Login. This will bring up the login screen for administrators, which has an option for Safe Mode.

What can you do in Safe Mode?

Safe Mode is a stripped-down version of Windows that's used to fix problems with your PC. It loads a basic environment that's not weighed down by too many device drivers, which can help you diagnose and fix your computer. While it's not a fun way to use your PC, it's a good last resort if you're having trouble getting Windows to start up normally.

to try and fix a malfunctioning PC

If your PC isn't working correctly, you can try using Safe Mode to fix the problem. Safe Mode starts your PC with a limited set of files and drivers, so it's less likely to have problems. This can help you try and diagnose what's wrong with your PC. You can run System Restore to roll your PC back to its most recent restore point, which may be before the problem took hold. Also available is Add/Remove Programs, so you can uninstall the most recent apps you put on your PC to see if that solves the problem. If it does, you know it was one of those apps that was causing the issue.

Conclusion:

Safe Mode is an important troubleshooting tool that every Windows 10 user should be familiar with. By following the steps in this article, you can access Safe Mode and use it to try and fix a malfunctioning PC.