4 Ways To Start Windows 8/8.1 In Safe Mode

Start Windows 8/8.1 in Safe Mode Using System Configuration

1. Press Win+R and type 'msconfig' or use search open of the charms bar to open 'MsConfig'.
2. Select the 'Boot' tab.
3. You will notice all the safe mode options are listed there. ...
4. Hit 'Apply' and 'Ok'.
5. When you restart your PC, it will boot up in the safe mode.

1. How do I start Win 8.1 in Safe Mode?
2. How do I force my computer to start in Safe Mode?
3. How do I start my computer in safe mode when F8 doesn't work?
4. How do I switch Windows 8.1 from safe mode to normal mode?
5. How do I fix Windows 8 not booting?
6. How do you reset a Windows 8.1 laptop?
7. How do I get my F8 key to work?
8. Can't even boot into Safe Mode?
9. How do you fix a computer that won't start up?
10. When should I press F8 on startup?
11. Is F8 safe mode for Windows 10?
12. What is the F12 boot menu?

How do I start Win 8.1 in Safe Mode?

1. 1 Option 1: If you are not signed in to Windows, click on the power icon, press and hold Shift, and click Restart. Option 2: ...
2. 3 Select Advanced options.
3. 5 Select the option of your choice; for safe mode press 4 or F4.
4. 6 A different start-up settings with appear, select Restart. Your PC will restart in safe mode.

How do I force my computer to start in Safe Mode?

If your PC qualifies, all you have to do is press the F8 key repeatedly when your PC starts booting to boot into safe mode. If that doesn't work, try holding the Shift key and repeatedly pressing the F8 key.

How do I start my computer in safe mode when F8 doesn't work?

Pressing the F8 key at just the right time during startup can open a menu of advanced boot options. Restarting Windows 8 or 10 by holding the Shift key down while you click the “Restart” button also works. But sometimes, you need to restart your PC into Safe Mode several times in a row.

How do I switch Windows 8.1 from safe mode to normal mode?

Step 1: Press WIN key and R key in the meantime to open the Run dialog box, type msconfig and click OK to open System Configuration. Step 2: In the System Configuration window, select Boot on the top, uncheck the box before Safe boot and tap OK. Step 3: Click Restart to restart your computer and apply the changes.

How do I fix Windows 8 not booting?

Table of Contents:

1. Operating System.
2. Specific Windows 8 No Boot Issues.
3. Verify the Computer Finishes Initial Power-Up (POST)
4. Unplug All External Devices.
5. Check for Specific Error Messages.
6. Reset the BIOS to Default Values.
7. Run a Computer Diagnostic.
8. Boot Computer to Safe Mode.

How do you reset a Windows 8.1 laptop?

To reset your PC

(If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.) Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap or click Get started.

How do I get my F8 key to work?

Boot into Safe Mode with F8

1. Restart your computer.
2. As soon as your computer boots, press the F8 key repeatedly before the Windows logo appears.
3. Select Safe Mode using the arrow keys.
4. Click OK.

Can't even boot into Safe Mode?

Here are some things that we can try when you're unable to boot into safe mode:

1. Remove any recently added hardware.
2. Restart your device and long press the Power Button to force shutdown the device when logo comes out, then you can enter Recovery Environment.

How do you fix a computer that won't start up?

What to Do When Your Computer Won't Start

1. Give 'er More Power. ...
2. Check Your Monitor. ...
3. Listen for the Message at the Beep. ...
4. Unplug Unnecessary USB Devices. ...
5. Reseat the Hardware Inside. ...
6. Explore the BIOS. ...
7. Scan for Viruses Using a Live CD. ...
8. Boot Into Safe Mode.

When should I press F8 on startup?

Do one of the following:

1. If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. ...
2. If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to highlight the operating system you want to start in safe mode, and then press F8.

Is F8 safe mode for Windows 10?

Unlike the earlier version of Windows(7,XP), Windows 10 does not allow you to enter into safe mode by pressing the F8 key. There are other different ways to access the safe mode and other startup options in Windows 10.

What is the F12 boot menu?

The BIOS update can be initiated from inside Windows. If a Dell computer is unable to boot into the operating system, BIOS update can be initiated using the F12 One Time Boot menu. Most Dell computers manufactured after 2012 have this function and you can confirm by booting the computer to the F12 One Time Boot Menu.