how to get into safe mode windows 11

To get into Safe Mode in Windows 11, there are several methods, but the most common and straightforward way is:

1. Click the Start Menu.
2. Select the Power button.
3. Hold down the Shift key and click Restart.
4. After the system reboots, it will show a recovery menu.
5. From the recovery menu, select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart.
6. When the PC restarts again, you will see multiple startup options for Safe Mode:
   • Press 4 or F4 for Standard Safe Mode,
   • Press 5 or F5 for Safe Mode with Networking,
   • Press 6 or F6 for Safe Mode with Command Prompt.

Your computer will then boot into the chosen Safe Mode option. Other methods include using the Settings app to restart into Advanced Startup, using function keys like F11 during boot (especially if Windows won't start normally), or interrupting the boot process to trigger Startup Repair and access Safe Mode options. To exit Safe Mode, simply restart your computer normally. If stuck in Safe Mode, you can disable it via the System Configuration tool (msconfig) by unchecking the "Safe boot" option under the Boot tab. This process is useful for troubleshooting software or driver problems while running minimal system functions.