Safe Mode is a special diagnostic mode that starts your computer in a limited state. This limited state can help you troubleshoot your computer’s startup problems. In this mode, only the essential Windows files and drivers are loaded.

Moreover, booting in safe mode also increases the operational speed of the device as many features are restricted whichresults in less CPU usage.This can help you identify whether a problem is caused by a driver or by a piece of hardware.

There are multiple ways you may boot your Windows 11 in safe mode. We are going to discuss the multiple ways in detail so stick around till the end.

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Different Ways to Boot Windows 11 in Safe Mode

We will only be discussing the first type which is the most suitable for most users. Now, let’s take a look into the different ways we can boot Windows 11 in safe mode.

From the Login Screen

Users can boot their devices in Safe mode from the login screen without needing to log on to the PC. To do so, follow these steps.

you may also utilize the same procedure from the Start Menu. Let us explain in detail.

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Using System Configuration

If you are already logged in to your PC, you do not have to restart your PC to boot up from the login screen as mentioned above. you may do it from the system configuration context. To do so, follow these steps.

Users can also boot their PC in Safe mode from Settings. To do so follow these steps.

On the next screen, you’ll see a list of options. Press 4 or F4 on your keyboard to boot into Safe Mode, or press 5 or F5 to boot into Safe Mode with Networking.

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Once your computer has booted into Safe Mode, you’ll see the Safe Mode logo in the corner of your screen. you may nowtroubleshoot your issueor run the program you need to.

Using a Recovery Drive

A recovery drive can also enable you to boot your device in Safe mode. To do so, follow these steps.

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