How To Boot Windows 8 Into Safe Mode

Introduction

In this article, we are going to explain how to boot Windows 8 into a safe mode.

Procedure to boot Windows 8 advanced boot option

Step 1. First, we press the "Win + I" shortcut key to bring up the settings bar. Now click the "Power button", hold down the "Shift" key, and at the same time click "Restart."

Step 2. Restart your computer, we'll be brought to the "Advanced Options" screen. Then click "Troubleshoot" - "Advanced Options" - "Windows Startup Settings" and click the "Restart" button on that screen.

Step 3. Your computer will restart again, and you'll see the Startup Setting screen that (along with other options) allows you to boot into Safe Mode by hitting the number or Function keys.

Step 4. Then we go to start troubleshooting your system with the minimal amount of apps and services enabled to help troubleshoot your system.

Boot into safe mode using system configuration

Step 5. There is another way you can boot into Safe Mode more easily. We press the "Win + R" shortcut key to bring up the Run box type "msconfig" and hit Enter.

Step 6. Next, in the System Configuration window, select the Boot tab. Then under Boot Options check the Safe Boot box. Below are four options.

• Minimal: Safe Mode without a network connection (typically best for home users).
• Alternate Shell: Safe Mode with the Command Prompt (advanced power user option).
• Active Directory Repair: This is for restoring a server Domain Controller (home users don't need to worry about this one).
• Network: Safe Mode with a network connection (allows you to reach the internet and other devices on your network).

Step 7. After making a selection, click OK and you'll get a message to restart your computer to apply the changes.

Step 8. When your system restarts, it's booted into Safe Mode automatically. You don't need to press any keys. This method should work with previous versions of Windows too.

Summary

In this article, we learned about how To Boot Windows 8 Into Safe Mode.