Chapter 10: Troubleshooting Common Issues
How to Restart Windows 11 in Safe Mode
Safe Mode
is a diagnostic startup mode in Windows 11 that starts the operating system
with a minimal set of drivers and services. This mode is useful for
troubleshooting issues such as software conflicts, driver problems, or system
crashes. Here’s how to restart your Windows 11 PC in Safe Mode.
1. Accessing Safe Mode from Settings
Steps to Restart in Safe Mode:
- Open Settings:
- Click on the Start Menu
and select the Settings gear icon, or press Windows Key + I.
- Navigate to System Recovery:
- In the Settings window,
click on System in the left sidebar, then select Recovery.
- Restart Your PC:
- Under the Advanced
startup section, click on the Restart now button. This will
reboot your computer.
- Select Troubleshoot:
- After your PC restarts,
you’ll see the Choose an option screen. Select Troubleshoot.
- Advanced Options:
- Click on Advanced
options.
- Startup Settings:
- In the Advanced options
menu, select Startup Settings.
- Restart:
- Click the Restart
button. Your PC will restart again, and you'll see a list of options.
- Choose Safe Mode:
- After your PC restarts,
you’ll see a list of startup settings. You can press 4 or F4
to start in Safe Mode. If you need to access the internet, select 5
or F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.
2. Accessing Safe Mode from the Sign-in Screen
Steps to Restart in Safe Mode:
- Access the Sign-in Screen:
- If you are at the sign-in screen,
click on the Power icon located in the bottom-right corner.
- Restart with Shift Key:
- Hold down the Shift
key while clicking Restart.
- Follow the Same Steps as
Above:
- After the PC restarts,
follow the same steps as above: select Troubleshoot, then Advanced
options, Startup Settings, and finally Restart.
- Choose Safe Mode:
- Choose 4 or F4
for Safe Mode, or 5 or F5 for Safe Mode with
Networking.
3. Accessing Safe Mode via Command Prompt
Steps to Restart in Safe Mode:
- Open Command Prompt:
- Right-click on the Start
Menu and select Windows Terminal (Admin) or Command Prompt
(Admin).
- Enter Command:
- Type the following command
and press Enter:
bash
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bcdedit /set {current} safeboot minimal
- Restart Your PC:
- Type shutdown /r /t 0 and press Enter to
restart your PC.
- Return to Normal Mode:
- To exit Safe Mode, open
Command Prompt again as an administrator and enter:
bash
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bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot
- Then, restart your PC
normally.
4. How to Use Safe Mode for Troubleshooting
Once you’re
in Safe Mode, you can perform various troubleshooting tasks, such as:
- Uninstalling Problematic
Software:
Remove recently installed programs or updates that may be causing issues.
- Updating Drivers: Roll back or update drivers
that might be causing hardware conflicts.
- Running Antivirus Scans: Perform malware scans using
your antivirus software.
- System Restore: If you have System Restore
enabled, you can restore your system to a previous state.
Conclusion
Restarting
Windows 11 in Safe Mode is a straightforward process that can help diagnose and
fix issues. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily access Safe
Mode and perform necessary troubleshooting tasks to maintain the health of your
system. Whether accessing Safe Mode through the settings menu, sign-in screen,
or command prompt, it provides a vital tool for diagnosing and resolving
problems in Windows 11.
