To enter Safe Mode in Windows 11, follow these steps:
- From the Start menu, click the power icon, then hold down the Shift key and click "Restart."
- The computer will restart into the Windows Recovery Environment with a blue screen.
- Select "Troubleshoot," then "Advanced Options," next "Startup Settings," and click "Restart."
- After the computer restarts again, press the "4" key (or F4) on your keyboard to enter Safe Mode.
Alternatively, you can enter Safe Mode through the Settings app:
- Open Settings -> System -> Recovery.
- Click the "Restart Now" button under Advanced startup.
- Follow the same path: Troubleshoot -> Advanced Options -> Startup Settings -> Restart.
- Press "4" to enter Safe Mode.
These methods will load only essential drivers and help troubleshoot issues safely in Windows 11.