Getting there requires you to walk through a handful of steps, but the directions below make it straightforward.

Well go over everything you’re gonna wanna do to get there.

ChooseRecoveryfrom the left side.

Windows 10 lock screen power options.

SelectRestart nowfrom the right side.

See Part 2 of 2: Choose a Safe Mode Option below for the final few steps.

go for the radio button next to the mode you want to enter:

SelectOK.

Windows 10 restart option from the start menu.

ChooseRestartif you see a prompt to restart, otherwise restart manually through the Start menu.

Insert into your system the Windows 10 drive or disc, and thenboot from the driveorboot from the disc.

ChooseNexton the first screen.

Screenshot of the Windows Settings screen in Windows 10.

Go toTroubleshoot>Command Prompt.

You’ll now boot into the Safe Mode version of Windows 10.

It might take several seconds, and you’ll be asked to get in if you have a password.

Windows 10 recovery options in Settings.

msconfig command in the Windows 10 run dialog box.

Windows 10 System Configuration utility with the safe boot option enabled.

Screenshot of the Windows 10 setup program.

Windows 10 repair your computer link in the setup program.

bcedit safeboot command in Windows 10 command prompt.

Windows 10 Advanced Startup Options screen.

Windows 10 Advanced Startup Options screen.

Windows 10 Advanced Startup Options screen.

Windows 10 Advanced Startup Options screen.

Windows 10 Advanced Startup Options screen for Safe Mode.

Windows 10 start menu while in safe mode.