How to Enter Safe Mode Windows 8?
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Use “Shift + Restart” on the Windows 8.1 Start screen.

Windows 8 or 8.1 also let you enable Safe Mode with just a few click or taps on its Start screen.

Head to the Start screen and press and hold the SHIFT key on your keyboard.

Then, while still holding SHIFT, click/tap the Power button and then the Restart option.

How do I start my computer in safe mode?

Start Windows 7/Vista/XP in Safe Mode with Networking

  • Immediately after the computer is powered on or restarted (usually after you hear your computer beep), tap the F8 key in 1 second intervals.
  • After your computer displays hardware information and runs a memory test, the Advanced Boot Options menu will appear.

How do I start my Lenovo Windows 8.1 in Safe Mode?

Press Windows key + R (force Windows to start into safe mode everytime you reboot the PC)

  1. Press the Windows Key + R.
  2. Type “msconfig” in the dialog box.
  3. Select the Boot tab.
  4. Select the Safe Boot option and click Apply.
  5. Choose Restart to apply the changes when the System Configuration window pops up.
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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