When you can enter the system normally, you can start the safe mode through the system configuration tool, open the Start menu and enter msconfig, switch to the boot tab to check safe boot and select mode and restart; when you cannot enter the system, you can force interrupt the startup three times to trigger the recovery environment, and then operate through troubleshooting or command prompts; you can also use the Windows installation USB disk to enter the repair interface to execute the bcdedit command to set up safe boot. Each method corresponds to different scenarios and the operation sequence needs to be strictly followed. After completing the troubleshooting, be sure to cancel the safety boot settings to avoid repeated entry.

It is not difficult to start Windows 10 and enter safe mode, but the method depends on whether you can enter the system normally. The following methods cover common situations, just select the corresponding method based on your actual status.

How to enter safe mode? Conventional method (when you can enter the system normally)

If you can still use the computer normally, but want to actively enter safe mode for troubleshooting or repairing, you can operate it through "Settings" or "Run Commands":

• Open the Start Menu, enter msconfig and open the System Configuration
• Switch to the [Boot] tab
• Check "Safe Boot" to select "Minimum" or "Network" mode
• Click "OK" and restart the computer

Or use the shortcut key Win R and enter msconfig to enter, the other steps are the same.

Note: Remember to uncheck "Safe Boot" after completion, otherwise you will enter safe mode every time you turn on the computer.

What to do if you forget your password or can’t enter the system?

If you can't even enter the system, such as forgetting your password or having problems with your account, the above method will not apply. At this time, you can try to force interrupt the startup process to trigger the recovery environment:

1. When the normal startup screen appears, press and hold the power button to force shut down the machine
2. Repeat this action at least three times
3. When the fourth time is turned on normally, the system will detect an abnormality and automatically enter the "recovery environment" (that is, the error interface with white characters on blue background)
4. Select Troubleshooting > Advanced Options > Start Repair or Command Prompt
5. If you just want to enter safe mode, you can click the "Restart" key next to the "Power" button in the upper left corner here, and then press F8 or Shift F8 during the restart (some devices may need to try multiple times)

Note: This method may not be effective every time, especially when some brand notebooks are more sensitive to button responses.

Use Windows to install USB flash drive temporarily

If you have a Windows 10 installation USB flash drive on hand, you can also use it to indirectly enter safe mode:

• Insert the USB drive and restart the computer, enter the USB drive boot interface
• After selecting the language and locale settings, click Next > Repair Computer
• Go to Troubleshooting > Advanced Options > Command Prompt
• Enter the following command to enter:

   bcdedit /set {default} safeboot minimum

• Then exit and restart the computer and you will enter safe mode

Similarly, remember to undo the settings after completing the operation:

 bcdedit /deletvalue {default} safeboot

Basically, there are only a few commonly used methods. Some methods may vary slightly on different versions of Windows 10, but the overall process is common. If it fails once, try a few more times or try another method.

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