What is how to start windows 10 in safe mode?

To start Windows 10 in Safe Mode, you have several options:

• From Settings (If Windows Starts Normally):

  1. Open the Settings app (Windows key + I).
  2. Go to Update & Security > Recovery.
  3. Under "Advanced startup," click "Restart now."
  4. After your PC restarts to the "Choose an option" screen, select "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "Startup Settings" > "Restart".
  5. After your PC restarts, you'll see a list of options. Press F4 to start Safe Mode. Press F5 to start Safe Mode with Networking, or F6 to start Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

• Using System Configuration (msconfig):

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type msconfig and press Enter.
  3. Go to the Boot tab.
  4. Under "Boot options," check the "Safe boot" box. You can choose Minimal (standard Safe Mode), Alternate Shell (Safe Mode with Command Prompt), or Network (Safe Mode with Networking).
  5. Click "Apply" and then "OK".
  6. Restart your computer. It will boot into Safe Mode. To return to normal mode, uncheck the "Safe boot" box in msconfig.

• Interrupting the Normal Boot Process (If Windows Doesn't Start Normally):

  1. If Windows fails to start normally multiple times, it should automatically enter the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). If not, you can force this by repeatedly interrupting the boot process (power on, wait for Windows logo, power off before it finishes booting) several times. Be careful not to do this too many times as it might cause file system issues.
  2. From the "Choose an option" screen in WinRE, select "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "Startup Settings" > "Restart".
  3. After your PC restarts, you'll see a list of options. Press F4 to start Safe Mode. Press F5 to start Safe Mode with Networking, or F6 to start Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

• Using a Recovery Drive or Installation Media:

  1. Boot from a Windows 10 Recovery Drive or Installation Media.
  2. On the "Install Windows" screen, click "Repair your computer" (lower-left corner).
  3. Select "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "Startup Settings" > "Restart".
  4. After your PC restarts, you'll see a list of options. Press F4 to start Safe Mode. Press F5 to start Safe Mode with Networking, or F6 to start Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

Key terms explained:

• Safe Mode: A diagnostic mode that starts Windows with a limited set of files and drivers.
• Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE): A recovery environment that can repair common causes of unbootable operating systems.
• Startup Settings: A menu that allows you to change the way Windows starts.
• msconfig: The System Configuration utility used to troubleshoot the Windows startup process.