After conducting my research I've found some ways to be easier to boot Windows 10
into safe mode. The quickest and easiest way I discovered is to Click the Windows
button, then hold shift and click Restart, after the troubleshoot options appear click on it,
next proceed to advanced options, then click Start Upsetting. After you've clicked the
start upsetting you will then need to click on the restart button. Once completed your
computer will then go into Windows 10 Safe mode. Another possible way to enter
Windows 10 safe mode is by combination of keys. To enter safe mode, enter the power
button and hold the shift key on your keyboard then hit restart. A menu will appear
offering the troubleshoot option which you will then hit and then go to advanced options.
Once you enter advanced options you may then enter WIndows 10 safe mode. Other
ways are easier than others, however, it depends on whose completing the task. Some
may prefer more complicated ways than others. Personally I think the key combination
makes it quicker and easier to complete after trying it a few times. But to someone who
has never done it before the first option is more simple. When trying to troubleshoot
your computer there are several ways to boot the Windows 10 into safe mode I have
discovered. I feel like the best and easiest way is to click on the Windows button, hold
the shift and click restart, once the troubleshoot options come up click on it, then go to
advanced options, then click start upsetting, once you click the start upsetting you will
need to click on the restart after the boot options are shown on the screen, your
computer will go into the windows 10 safe mode. At least these are the step I had to
use in the past when I have needed to boot the Windows 10 into safe mode. There have
been times in the that my computer was not operating normally. I could not diagnose the
problem, so I would go in and boot Windows 10 into a safe mode. Then there has been
a time I have installed a new program, and it has overridden another program. I could
not get it to working right. After researching the different ways to boot Windows 10 into
safe mode, I have realized that there are a few different options. Some of these options
are easier and a little more convenient to use than others. The first way to boot Windows
10 into safe mode is by using the system configuration tool. This is a fairly simply way
in which you enter msconfig.exe into the run dialogue box. A person can also boot in
safe mode using key combination. This is where you hit the power button and then press
and hold Shift key on your keyboard, and then click Restart. This will bring you to a
menu where you will choose the troubleshoot option, then advanced options and last you
can boot into safe mode. The last option that I found about is actually booting Windows
10 into safe mode from the windows download disc or the Windows 10 USB stick. I
believe that it is possible that the safe mode being booted will carry over and keep the
display settings once you exit it. If this doesn't work then you might have to change the
PC's settings. Thank you everyone for your thoughts on this topic. When troubleshooting
your computer, there are various ways to boot the Windows 10 into safe mode. Safe
mode refers to the inbuilt feature of troubleshooting that helps in disabling the
unnecessary programs as well as drivers during the booting process.One of the popular
ways to boot Windows 10 into safe mode is through system configuration. You need to
go to the system configuration panel, choose the boot option, then on the safe boot
option, which will enable the system to boot into safe mode. You will also have to
choose from the additional options like minimal, alternate shell, active directory repair,
and network (Rathbone, 2018). After choosing the preferred option, you have to click on
apply and then ok. The system configuration will then ask whether you want to restart
the system or not. Select restart, and the process will be initiated immediately.Another
method of booting Windows 10 into safe mode is by tapping. Simply, by tapping the
function key F8, you can reach the safe mode. It will enable you to make the selections
for the safe mode and start the process . Yet another means of booting Windows 10 into
the save mode is by using the advanced start-up option. All these processes can help in
diagnosing the problem and correcting your system efficiently. There are a few different
ways i will discuss, some of which may not be viable given this unique case.You can
press the windows + l key on the keyboard to open settings, if this does not work, you
can select the windows icon, go to settings, select update and security, recovery. Under
advanced start up you select restart now. Once the PC boots back up you then select the
option to 'troubleshoot' then you will go to advanced options, start up settings, restart.
Once it finishes restarting you will then press 4 or F4 to go into safe mode. You can
also get safe mode by doing it this way, which is the way i would do it in this case.On
the windows sign in screen, press and hold the shift key while you hold power, after
your pc restarts you will choose the option to troubleshoot, advanced options, startup
settings, restart. Then you will press 4 or F4 to go into safe mode. After I was done
researching different ways to boot the Windows 10 into safe mode and I found that the
best way to is to Click on the Windows button, then hold Shift and click restart, then
click the troubleshoot options and then go to advanced options, after going to advanced
options click start up settings, after clicking start up settings under start up settings click
on restart after the boot options are displayed on the screen your computer will go into
Windows 10 safe mode. I think that if I had to choose a way to do it I would execute
this way also. Seems like the easiest way to put the computer into safe mode. I have
always thought that there was only one way to boot a computer but after researching I
found that there are numerous ways. I also did not know that you could change the
settings on your computer in the safe mode boot setting. I learned a lot by researching
the ins and outs of the Safe Mode boot menu. If you have already tried changing the
Color Calibration and restarting the computer, yet it is still not working properly, then
try launching into Safe Mode, then:
Launching Safe Mode:
Press the power key
Hold down the shift key and click Restart.
Click the option Troubleshoot and then Advanced options.
Go to “Advanced options” and click Start-up Settings.
Under “Start-up Settings” click Restart.
The relevant options for booting in Safe Mode are numbers, 4,5, or 6.
Number 4- Enable Safe Mode
Number 5- Enable Safe Mode with Networking
Number 6- Enable Safe Mode with Command Prompt
You can choose with the function keys
Open Run Command (Windows button +R)
A dialog box will open type "msconfig"
Locate and select the Boot tab and select Safe with Minimal as an option.
Restart Computer
Hopefully, the issue gets resolved by then. In doing research I have found other methods
prior to this one, I have not had this issue in the past so I am not very knowledgeable
on how to resolve it so I did learn a good bit since I didn't know anything before. Going
from windows 7 to windows 10 is still some getting used to with the way the software
works.When you boot into Safe Model in Windows 10, the operating system loads a
minimal user interface, with only the essential services and drivers needed for it to
function. This mode makes it easy to troubleshoot problems because it does not load
things that can make Windows crash. If you do not want to read the large article with
plenty of instructions, you can view the videos which give the proper description of
booting in safe mode. First press and hold the SHIFT key on the keyboard. With this
key still pressed, click or tap the Power button and, in the menu that opens, click Restart.
Second On the Advanced options screen, choose Startup Settings. Depending on your
Windows 10 computer, you may not see this option at first. If you do not, click or tap
the link that says "See more recovery options. Third in starting options of Windows 10
says that you can restart your device to change advanced boot options, including enabling
Safe Mode. Press Restart. Finally Standard Safe Mode - press the 4 or the F4 key on
your keyboard to start it.
• Safe Mode with Networking - press 5 or F5
• Safe Mode with Command Prompt - press either 6 or F6.
And If Windows 10 fails to boot normally three times over, the fourth time it enters by
default in an Automatic Repair mode. Using this mode, you can boot into Safe Mode.
To trigger the Automatic Repair mode, you must interrupt the normal boot process three
consecutive times: use the Reset or the Power button on your Windows 10 PC to stop it
during boot, before it finishes loading Windows 10. If you use the Power button, you
might have to keep it pressed for at least 4 seconds to force the power off. When
Windows 10 enters the Automatic Repair mode, the first thing you see is a screen that
tells you that the operating system is "Preparing Automatic Repair." When researching
ways to boot Windows 10 into safe mode I found many articles discussing ways of
getting it done nd after reading thru some I found that they showed the same steps but
I went with the microsoft support , windows help start your pc in safe mode in windows
10-windows help. Being that due to my issue I would be starting from a black screen I
would go with what seems to be the fastest and easiest way to start:
Noting *If device is encrypted BitLocker key will be needed to start in safe mode*
*Hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off computer, repeating this step
when the computer begins to restart 3 times on the third allowing device to fully restart
entering (winRE) from (winRE).
Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot> Advanced options> Startup settings>
Restart
once device restarts a list of options will appear, select 5/F5 for safe mode with
networking.
On this page there are two versions of safe mode: Safe Mode and Safe Mode with
Networking. Safe Mode with Networking adds the network drivers and services you'll
need to access the Internet and other computers on your network. There are several
methods to how to start your PC in safe mode from Settings, from the sign-in screen, or
from a black or blank screen.
How to start PC in safe mode from setting
1. Press Windows logo key + I on your keyboard to open Settings. If that doesn't
work, select the Start d button, then select Settings .
2. Select Update & Security d > Recovery
3. Under advanced startup, select Restart now.
4. After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot >
Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. You may be asked to enter your
After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot >
Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. You may be asked to enter your
BitLocker recovery key.
5. After your PC restarts, you'll see a list of options. Select 4 or press F4 to start
your PC in Safe Mode. Or if you'll need to use the Internet, select 5 or press F5
for Safe Mode with Networking.
From the sign-in screen
1. On the Windows sign-in screen, press and hold the Shift key while you select the
Power > Restart .
2. After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot >
Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. You may be asked to enter your
BitLocker recovery key.
3. After your PC restarts, you'll see a list of options. Select 4 or F4 to start your
PC in safe mode. Or if you'll need to use the Internet, select 5 or F5 for Safe
Mode with Networking.
From black or blank screen
1. Hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.
2. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
3. On the first sign that Windows has started (for example, some devices show the
manufacturer’s logo when restarting) hold down the power button for 10 seconds
to turn off your device.
4. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
5. When Windows restarts, hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off
your device.
6. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
7. Allow your device to fully restart. You will enter winRE.
Now that you are in winRE, you will follow these steps to take you to safe mode:
1. On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options >
Startup Settings > Restart
2. After your device restarts, you'll see a list of options. Select option 5 from the
list or press F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.
I always start troubleshooting using these simple network troubleshooting steps to help
diagnose and refine the issue. Because it develops a successful scenario for the computer.
1. Check the hardware. When you’re beginning the troubleshooting process, check
all your hardware to make sure it’s connected properly, turned on, and working.
If a cord has come loose or somebody has switched off an important router, this
could be the problem behind your networking issues. There’s no point in going
through the process of troubleshooting network issues if all you need to do is
plug a cord in. Make sure all switches are in the correct positions and haven’t
been bumped accidentally.
2. Next, turn the hardware off and back on again. This is the mainstay of IT
troubleshooting, and while it might sound simplistic, often it really does solve the
problem. Power cycling your modem, router, and PC can solve simple issues—
just be sure to leave each device off for at least 60 seconds before you turn it
back on.
3. Use ipconfig. Open the command prompt and type “ipconfig” (without the
quotes) into the terminal. The Default Gateway (listed last) is your router’s IP.
Your computer’s IP address is the number next to “IP Address.” If your
computer’s IP address starts with 169, the computer is not receiving a valid IP
address. If it starts with anything other than 169, your computer is being allocated
a valid IP address from your router.
4. Try typing in “ipconfig /release” followed by “ipconfig /renew” to get rid of your
current IP address and request a new one. This will in some cases solve the
problem. If you still can’t get a valid IP from your router, try plugging your
computer straight into the modem using an ethernet cable. If it works, the
problem lies with the router.
5. Use ping and tracert. If your router is working fine, and you have an IP address
starting with something other than 169, the problem’s most likely located between
your router and the internet. At this point, it’s time to use the ping tool. Try
sending a ping to a well-known, large server, such as Google, to see if it can
connect with your router. You can ping Google DNS servers by opening the
command prompt and typing “ping 8.8.8.8”; you can also add “-t” to the end
(ping 8.8.8.8 -t) to get it to keep pinging the servers while you troubleshoot. If
the pings fail to send, the command prompt will return basic information about
the issue.
6. You can use the tracert command to do the same thing, by typing “tracert
8.8.8.8”; this will show you each step, or “hop,” between your router and the
Google DNS servers. You can see where along the pathway the error is arising.
If the error comes up early along the pathway, the issue is more likely somewhere
in your local network.
7. Perform a DNS check. Use the command “nslookup” to determine whether
there’s a problem with the server you’re trying to connect to. If you perform a
DNS check on, for example, google.com and receive results such as “Timed Out,”
“Server Failure,” “Refused,” “No Response from Server,” or “Network Is
Unreachable,” it may indicate the problem originates in the DNS server for your
destination. (You can also use nslookup to check your own DNS server.)
I was check around for a little bit just to see what the easiest way to boot safe. I came
cross few few of them. But, all of them pretty much sounds the same .so, here a few
different ways to access safe mode.
1. Settings
From the desktop, click on the Start button, then click on Settings.
Select Update & Security > Recovery.
Under Advanced Startup, select Restart Now.
After the device restarts, you'll be prompted with a list of options. Select option 4 to
boot to Safe Mode. If internet access is required, select option 5 to boot to Safe Mode
With Networking.
2. Logon screen
At the logon screen, hold the Shift key down and click on the onscreen power button >
Restart.
Upon the device restarting, you will be prompted to choose an option. Click on
Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart.
The device will restart a second time, this time displaying a list of options. Select option
4 or 5 to boot to Safe Mode or Safe Mode With Networking, respectively.
Suppose a user has selected a combination of foreground and background colors that
makes it impossible to read the screen and correct the display settings. Booting
Windows® 10 into Safe Mode, which loads VGA mode with basic display settings, is a
possible solution.
Research ways to boot Windows 10 into Safe Mode.
After researching I found the site digital citizen life helpful for ways to reboot a
windows 10. The first thing you would want to do is restart your computer, by pressing
the shift key and holding that button while you press the power button. When the the
menu pops up you will then click restart.Next you need to interrupt the normal boot
process of the Windows 10. It needs to be in default in the Automatic repair mode,
which will help you get to safe mode. Before it finishes loading Windows 10 you might
have to keep the power button pressed for at least 4 seconds to force the power off.
When Windows 10 enters the repair mode the first thing you see is a screen that tells
you that the operating system is preparing the automatic Repair .Last for safe mode your
going to follow the path for advanced options then startup settings, then restart. Then
your going to press the 4 or the F4 key on your keyboard to boot into minimal safe
mode. Press 5 or F5 to boot into safe mode with networking. Or you can press 6 or F6
to go into safe mode with command prompts. The three categories that you can start
your computer in safe mode are from a blank or black screen, the settings menu and
screens or from the sign in screen. All have their own way to get to safe mode booting
but will all end with the same result thankfully. For the settings screen you can either
press the windows key in combination with I or press the windows key by itself and
navigate through the settings to recovery under update and security. You press restart
now and after you get the options, you go to troubleshoot advanced startup options and
enter safe mode. that would be the more simple one thankfully. If you cant open settings,
then you need to be on the windows screen for your log in, there you press shift in
combination with the power button. This will lead to the above troubleshoot option with
the advanced system startup. Select that and you will once again have the option to boot
whilst safe mode is activated. Finally, from a black or blank screen you need to enter
winRE which will be a bit of a tedious process. This will require you to repeatedly turn
your device off and on by holding the power button down for ten seconds each time.
You must hold the power button down every sequence when turning the device on and
off until you get to the recovery environment. This will allow you to select troubleshoot,
advanced system startup, and enter safe mode. If the user is still signed in, they can
press and hold the power button to turn off their system. Afterwards, they should press
it again to start up. This is being said because the user is unable to even read their
screen and correct the colors. Depending on their system, they may be able to find a
way to view enough of the screen to reboot properly by adjusting their monitor's settings.
If they do that, they can press and hold the "SHIFT" key, click the Start Menu, clicking
the power button and pressing "Restart". Again, this has to be done while the shift key
is held. If someone is experienced enough, they could find the restart button without
viewing their monitor screen.
Depending on your system, there are various ways to reach Window's Recovery Mode
during boot. On my Windows PC, I have to press and hold F11 at startup, depending on
computer manufacturer, to get into Recovery Mode. A computer's manufacturer's
documentation should have details on their boot options.
• Once you reach Recovery Mode, it asks you to choose an option.
• Select Troubleshoot.
• Afterwards, select Advanced Options.
• Select “See more recovery options” until you see “Startup Settings”.
• Select “Enable Safe Mode”
• Then restart.
You should now be able to boot with the default display settings, and change the colors
accordingly.
The most common way to boot windows 10 into safe mode is to press the windows +I
key to open your settings, select Update and Security, select recovery, select Restart now
under Advanced options, when the computer restarts you should select 4 or f4 to go into
safe mode. Safe mode is the mode of windows to diagnose an issue with your operating
system. It essentially stops all programs that aren't needed to function and removes
custom user settings. It will only allow programs necessary for the OS to work. When
you are in safe mode you don't get the "customized" user settings that you may have
placed before and therefor the hard to read background would not be there. You would
be able to go into settings and see them in their original format since its designed for
trouble shooting. Once you change the settings to something more easy on the eyes you
can go back to business per usual. If your settings don't work the first time as intended
you can always restart the computer and try again. The easiest and most convenient way
to access Windows 10 Boost mode is to hold shift and restart your computer. To explain
you would hold down shift open up the windows panel and then click restart computer.
Once rebooted and are on the log in screen click on the power button and it will pull
up the options panel. From there you will be able to boost Windows 10 and fix the issue
going on. Another option to help boost Windows 10 is too use the install disc and will
be able to access it that time. Once you've brought up the computer after the restart you
can go into the Windows menu you can use the troubleshoot options to reset the settings
and fix the issue. If not you have countless other ways that you are able to use to get
Windows boosted and fix the color problem. Me personally would have to use the shift
restart option because I feel like it is the simplest and best way to use it and get the job
done. When your having problems the best way to get into safe mode in my opinion is
always through the boot up screen. I have had virus before on old computers that would
just make things worse if I tried to boot up in normal boot and then go to safe mood
through the settings. if you are going through the boot up screen, you will need to push
ctrl and F8 at the same time in order to get it into recovery mode. Which on faster
starting computers this might not be a first try thing. My opinion, it’s the best way for
an average joe to get into recovery mode if you’re having serious issues that you might
not want to boot into normal boot. If you can go into your normal boot without fear of
making problems worse then go to the windows tag click power button. Hold shift while
clicking restart. Which then will allow you to choose an option. You then want to choose
troubleshoot, advanced and in the startup, setting click restart again. Which will give you
a list of startup options with the three safe zones being just safe mode, safe mode with
networking, and safe mode command prompt. Through research I found that one of the
easiest ways to access Windows 10 boot options, are to hold down the shift key on your
keyboard and restart the PC. Opening up the start menu and click on power button to
open power options. Now pressing and hold the shift key an click on restart. This will
have to be done to open the boot menu in windows 10. I found that you can also use
Windows 10 installation drive/disc. You can boot from that usb/disc and click on repair
option to access windows 10 boot options. This is also a great option if you don't have
access to another windows 10 pc to create a recovery drive. You can also hold the shift
key while clicking restart from the shut down or signout menu. by selecting trouble shoot
advanced options start up settings restart after PC restarts, there is a list of options select
4 or f4 or fn +f4 following the screen instructions to start the pc in safemode. There are
numerous ways but these are the ones i found to be easiest. When trying to boot into
safe mode, there are a number of ways to do so if there is an issue. If you can not get
into the log in screen, then reboot. When the reboot process has started, interupt
windows while it is loading. Do this three times and windows thinks that there is an
error and will give prompts to check for a problem. From there, follow the advanced
settings to restart with options. Restart the computer and it will give buttons to determine
how you would like to start. Start with safe mode enabled. If one can get onto a sign in
screen, then hold down shift and click restart. This will take you to advanced settings
that you can follow into safe mode once rebooted. Another way to enter safe mode is to
start the boot with either a startup disc or a USB. Follow prompts to get to safe mode
that way. I think that those would be the best way to enter safe mode if the setting have
been altered. There are many ways to enter safe mode on Windows 10. Since it's
impossible to see the screen it narrows it down a little bit. I still found a few ways we
can enter safe mode. One way is to interrupt the normal boot process. To do that when
windows first starts up press the power button for a few seconds three times. After the
third time Windows will then enter Automatic repair mode. It will then start an
automatic diagnoses of the PC. After the diagnoses the Automatic repair window will
show up. You then select advanced options. On the next screen select troubleshoot. ON
the troubleshoot screen click advanced options again. On the Advanced Options screen
select Startup Settings. If you do not see the Startup settings click See more options. On
the Startup Settings screen you can then select restart. After restarting you can enter safe
mode. It will give the option to enter safe mode, safe mode with networking, and safe
mode with command prompt. After researching ways to enter safe mode with an
unreadable screen I feel this is the best way. There are several ways to enter Safe Mode
one of the ways is to hold shift and restart. Another way is to interrupt the start up of
windows three times in a row. The third way is to use a USB boot drive with windows
on it or a CD. A fourth way is to use the system configuration tool, but this probably
wouldn't work in this situation. These are the most basic ways of getting into Safe Mode.
I would also show my friend how to do each of these so that in the future should he do
this he knows how to fix it. I am sure we have all run into a point where we change a
setting or install something that messes with our system, but there are so many ways of
troubleshooting these issues. I know that in older versions of Windows you could also
use shift+F8 this however doesn't work in Windows 10, also it doesn't work with SSDs
as well. These are the ways that I would go about fixing this issue in particular after
working in this field for so many years there are tips and tricks you take from working
with different people. I'm the type of person who can work with different people. Saying
that it means more opportunity to learn from all kinds of people.I did some research and
notice I knew two ways to boot into safe mode on Windows 10. I have not told anyone
about my previous experience working at a Career College and how I use the following
steps to help the students at the Career College.
Press Windows + R Keys simultaneously on Keyboard
Type msconfig
Switch to the Boot Tab
Select the safe boot then Ok
Restart
Shift + Restart Combination
Open the start menu and click on Power button
Then while keeping the Shift Key pressed clicked on the restart
Windows 10 tell says choose an option
Choose Troubleshoot
Then on the Troubleshoot screen Choose the advance options
Then choose startup settings Press Restart
Then choose which options you want in Safe mode
Use Shift + F8
Press Shift+F8, just before Windows starts loading so that you make it start the recovery
mode, from where you can boot into Safe Mode. The problem is that most times, Shift
+ F8 and F8 don’t work even though they are correct commands, supported by Windows
10.
You can enable the legacy Advanced Boot options menu that allows you to Press F8
upon startup.
In order to boot windows in safe mode you will need to enter windows recovery mode
here is the step by step process to enter windows recovery mode as provided by
Microsoft.com
1. Hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.
2. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
3. On the first sign that Windows has started (for example, some devices show the
manufacturer’s logo when restarting) hold down the power button for 10 seconds
to turn off your device.
4. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
5. When Windows restarts, hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off
your device.
6. Press the power button again to turn on your device.
7. Allow your device to fully restart. You will enter winRE.
From here you will select Troubleshoot > Advanced options