Loading up your Windows 11 PC with a problem at hand will not help you efficiently use the programs and apps that you need. You may have to fix the issue first to get your operating system running smoothly. However, it may not always be an easy job to identify what is wrong with your computer with everything else running and going on in it. Sometimes, you need to boot your Windows 11 PC into Safe Mode to help in troubleshooting the issue.
So, why do you need to start or restart your Windows 11 computer in Safe Mode environment? The reason for going into safe mode is to run your PC into its most basic state. It means that your Windows 11 OS will only run essential applications and programs. There will also be a limited number of drivers and files that you can access.
How does Safe Mode Help you Identify Problems on your Windows 11 Computer?
When you revert to the basic state and your PC is working fine, that means that the default drivers and settings are not the sources of the problem. You may need to dig deeper into other halted applications and check if they are causing the error.
For instance, you can effectively uninstall faulty applications via safe mode if you cannot do so on the regular desktop setup. You can also run your antivirus to remove malware or update problematic drivers in safe mode.
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Starting Safe Mode to Troubleshoot Windows 11 Errors
Note that on the safe mode, it may not look like your regular screen. Not all applications may work. Sometimes, your Windows 11 PC may not respond as quickly as you like it. To start the safe mode tool on your Windows 11 computer, follow the steps below.
- Click the Start menu.
- Select the Power icon found at the right corner.
- Now, press the Shift key and hold it until the menu appears.
- Select Restart.
- Choose Troubleshoot.
- Go to Advanced options.
- Click Startup Settings.
- Click the Restart button.
Other Ways to Boot into Safe Mode on Windows 11
There are also other methods to launch the safe mode feature on your Windows 11 PC. You can open the Automatic Repair screen, use the System Configuration, or go to Windows Recovery.
Start Windows 11 Safe Mode via Automatic Repair
- First, start by turning your PC off, then turning it back on.
- When you see the Windows Logo, turn it off again.Â
- Do the steps above three times until you see the Automatic Repair window.
- Select Advanced options.
- Go to Troubleshoot.
- Choose Advanced options.
- Select Startup Settings.
- Click Restart.
- Press the F4 key.
Boot Windows 11 Safe Mode via System Configuration
- Navigate to System Configuration on your Windows 11 PC. You can use the Search option.
- Go to the Boot tab.
- Under Boot options, check the box next to Safe Mode.
- Select Minimal.
- Click the Apply button.
- Click Restart.
Booting Windows 11 Safe Mode via Windows Recovery
- Launch the Settings menu.
- Go to System.
- Select Recovery.
- Under the Recovery options, go to Advanced setup.
- Click the Restart Now button.
- Select Advanced options.
- Choose Troubleshoot.
- Go to Advanced options.
- Choose Startup Settings.
- Click Restart.
- Press the F4 key.
Which of the methods above do you prefer to follow when booting your Windows 11 PC into Safe Mode? Is there a reason why you need to access Safe Mode? We would love to hear what you think, so please write to us in the comments below.
