How to enter Windows 10's Safe Mode

Geek Tech How to enter Windows 10's Safe Mode

Aaron Kalmin asked how to boot into Safe Mode in Windows 10.

Windows' Safe Mode provides a simple, stripped-down version of the operating system. The programs that usually load automatically when you boot Windows don't do that here. And Safe Mode only uses the most generic drivers. Thus, Safe Mode can be a big help for diagnosing certain problems. For instance, it's a great place to scan for malware.

But the old-fashioned way to get into Safe Mode—booting the PC and pressing F8 at the exact right moment—seldom works on PCs running Windows 10. These techniques will:

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