Turning on Safe Mode in Windows 10

Legacy KB ID: 5349

How do I switch my Windows 10 PC to Safe Mode?

1. Log on to the Windows 10 computer with an Administrator account.

2. Press the Windows + R keys simultaneously

3. In the Run command box, type MSCONFIG and press Enter.

4. From the System Configuration box, go to the Boot tab.

5. Under the Boot options section, check the Safe boot checkbox.

If you will be Activating your product, select also the network option.

6. Click OK, and when prompted, click Restart to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode.

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