How to Boot into Safe Mode on Windows 10 or 11

If you need to boot your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC into safe mode from a powered-off state, please follow these steps:

1. Power On and Interrupt Boot:

   • Press the power button to turn on your PC.
   • As soon as the Windows logo or throbber appears, press and hold the power button until the PC turns off.
   • Repeat these steps once more.

2. Automatic Repair:

   • Press the power button to turn on your PC; it should boot into the Automatic Repair mode.
   • On the Automatic Repair screen, click on Advanced options.

3. Windows Recovery Environment:

   • You will reach the Windows Recovery Environment main screen.
   • Click on Troubleshoot.
   • Select Advanced options, then Startup Settings.
   • Click on Restart.

4. Choose Safe Mode:

   • On the Startup Settings screen, press the number key corresponding to your safe mode choice:
     • Press 4 for Standard Safe Mode.
     • Press 5 for Safe Mode with Networking.
     • Press 6 for Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
   • For networking, press 5.

5. Finish:

   • Upon restart, your PC should boot into the chosen safe mode.

I hope you find this tutorial useful. Thank you for watching!