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Everything you need to know about Safe Mode: what is Safe Mode, how to get into it, how to turn it off, the different types of Safe Mode and how they’re useful, etc.

How to start Windows 11's Safe Mode with Command Prompt

How to start Windows 11's Safe Mode with Command Prompt

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 02.04.2024
Being able to work in Safe Mode is essential when you have no other option for troubleshooting Windows 11 issues or boot failures. As Safe Mode loads only the most basic components required for the operating system to start, it can help you a lot...
What is Safe Mode on a Windows computer?

What is Safe Mode on a Windows computer?

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 11.03.2024
You may be familiar with the term Safe Mode in Windows, but do you know what it means and what it does? Do you want to learn more about it and how it differs from regular Windows? What about the differences between the three Safe...
How to turn off Safe Mode in Windows

How to turn off Safe Mode in Windows

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 04.03.2024
Windows Safe Mode is a great way to troubleshoot your computer or device. You can use it to uninstall problematic drivers or programs and to remove stubborn malware. Once you have fixed your Windows problems, you can exit Safe Mode and boot normally into the...
How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode with Command Prompt

How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode with Command Prompt

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 13.02.2024
One way to troubleshoot Windows 10 problems or fix boot failures is to start the system in Safe Mode. Safe Mode only loads the essential components, which helps you isolate and solve the issues. However, some problems are so severe that they interfere with the...
How to start Windows 11 in Safe Mode with Networking

How to start Windows 11 in Safe Mode with Networking

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 05.02.2024
If your Windows 11 system is having issues or failing to start, booting into Safe Mode can be a lifesaving step for troubleshooting. Safe Mode is a specialized startup mode that loads only essential components, allowing you to identify problems and potentially resolve them. More...
How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode with Networking

How to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode with Networking

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 30.01.2024
If your Windows is acting up or not booting at all, you may want to try Safe Mode to fix it. Safe Mode is a special way of starting Windows that only loads the essential stuff, so you can troubleshoot and repair the issues. But...
How to boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode

How to boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.01.2024
One of the best ways to troubleshoot Windows 10 issues is to use Safe Mode, a minimal environment that allows you to run the operating system with only the essential drivers and services. However, the old methods of pressing F8 or SHIFT + F8 during...
How to start Windows 11 in Safe Mode (8 ways)

How to start Windows 11 in Safe Mode (8 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 13.09.2021
Did you just install Windows 11 but, unfortunately, you encountered some issues with it? Are there some apps, features, or drivers that don’t behave and cause problems? In that case, you might be wondering how to repair them, and one of the best tools for...
5 ways to boot Windows 7 into Safe Mode

5 ways to boot Windows 7 into Safe Mode

  • tutorial
  • Daniel Parchisanu
  • 17.12.2018
If you want to boot Windows 7 into Safe Mode, it means that there is probably something wrong with your computer. Safe Mode can help you diagnose and sometimes even repair issues. However, before doing so, you must first know how to boot your Windows...
9 ways to boot Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 into Safe Mode

9 ways to boot Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 into Safe Mode

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 30.11.2018
Are you struggling to boot Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 into Safe Mode? Have you tried pressing both F8 and Shift + F8 and they do not work? That is because the boot procedure in Windows 8 is different compared to older versions of Windows...