# How to Boot Safe Mode on Windows 11

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**Author:** Ayushi Chauhan
**Published:** 2022-11-06
**Updated:** 2022-11-06
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Today, in this article we will explain you how to**Boot Safe Mode on Windows 11.** By virtually stripping the boot process down to its bare minimum in Windows 11, the system can load without being hampered by peripheral devices or problematic drivers. There are three levels of Safe Mode, and all of them are accessible whether you’re using Windows 11 Home or Pro.

There is a common Safe Mode that keeps the user interface but disables network connectivity. This straightforward but user-friendly version works best for tackling common problems. There is also a middle version that still allows consumers to access the internet. Even yet, there is a chance that the PC being used could still be hacked while it is in use.

The third Safe Mode variant is kind of an advanced version because it makes extensive use of Command Prompt. It is the most basic iteration of Windows 11 Safe Mode; by disabling the user interface (UI), it forces the user to utilize lines of command to manage their software, which calls for some technical know-how. We mentioned below are the steps to Boot Safe Mode on Windows 11.

## Steps to Boot Safe Mode on Windows 11

### **Using the Start Menu**

By clicking the **“windows icon**” in the taskbar, you can access the Start menu.

In the lower-right corner, click the **“power icon.”**

Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and hit the **“Restart”** option.

### **Using the Settings App**

Launch the **Windows Settings** app.

Select **“System”** from the sidebar of the Settings App.

Select **“Recovery.”**

Click the **“Restart Now”** button next to the title **“Advanced Setup.”**

A **pop-up dialogue box** appears, prompting you to save your work before restarting, and then select **“Restart Now.”**

Choose **“Troubleshoot.”**

Select **“Advanced Options”** in Troubleshoot.

Select **“Startup Settings”** from the Advanced Options menu.

Click **“Restart”** in Startup Settings.

To enter Safe Mode, press the **“4”** key on your keyboard.

## Final Words

So here we conclude our article on how to Boot Safe Mode on Windows 11. Windows begins in Safe Mode with the minimal set of drivers and files required to function. In Safe Mode, everything else is disabled, including networking, start-up programmes, and the Command Prompt. This aids in identifying whether a conflicting programme or external hardware driver is to blame for your system’s issues.

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