How to Boot Your Computer into Safe Mode Using F8 Key

Learn how to access Safe Mode on your computer by pressing the F8 key during startup.

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To boot into Safe Mode, you should press the F8 key repeatedly as your computer starts up. This needs to be done before the Windows logo appears. If done correctly, it will bring up the Advanced Boot Options menu, where you can select Safe Mode or Safe Mode with Networking.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Safe Mode? Safe Mode is a diagnostic mode of a computer operating system that starts the system with a minimal set of drivers and services. It is typically used for troubleshooting and fixing issues.
  2. What are the different types of Safe Mode? There are a few types of Safe Mode: Standard Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking (which includes drivers for network access), and Safe Mode with Command Prompt (which only provides a command line interface).
  3. How do I access Safe Mode on Windows 10? To access Safe Mode on Windows 10, you can hold the Shift key while clicking 'Restart' from the power menu. Then navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings to choose Safe Mode.
  4. What should I do if F8 doesn't work for Safe Mode? If pressing F8 doesn’t work, you can try accessing Safe Mode through the Settings menu or using a Windows installation media to troubleshoot and boot into Safe Mode.

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