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Windows 11 safe mode boot

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Method 1: From Settings (If you can boot into Windows)

  1. Open Settings (Windows key + I).
  2. Go to System and select Recovery.
  3. Click Restart now next to Advanced startup.
  4. After the PC restarts, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
  5. Press 4 or F4 for Safe Mode, or 5 or F5 for Safe Mode with Networking

Method 2: From the Sign-in Screen (Shift + Restart) 

  1. On the Windows sign-in screen, hold down the Shift key.
  2. While holding Shift, select Power > Restart.
  3. After the PC restarts, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
  4. Press 4 or F4 for Safe Mode.

Method 3: From a Black Screen (Automatic Repair)

If Windows won’t boot normally, you can force it into recovery mode: 

  1. Turn on your PC. As soon as the Windows logo appears, press and hold the power button until it shuts down.
  2. Repeat this process three times.
  3. On the third try, Windows will enter the Automatic Repair mode.
  4. Select Advanced options > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
  5. Select 4 or F4 to enter Safe Mode.