How to Start Windows in Safe Mode Using System Configuration
18How to Start Windows in Safe Mode Using System Configuration.
Sometimes it's necessary to start Windows in Safe Mode to properly troubleshoot a problem. Typically, you'd do this via the Startup Settings menu (Windows 10 and 8) or via the Advanced Boot Options menu (Windows 7, Vista, and XP).
There are several ways to start Windows in Safe Mode, depending on the version of Windows you’re running. Pressing the F8 key at just the right time during startup can open a menu of advanced boot options. Restarting Windows 8 or 10 by holding the Shift key down while you click the “Restart” button also works. But sometimes, you need to restart your PC into Safe Mode several times in a row. Maybe you’re trying to remove pesky malware, roll back a finicky driver, or maybe you just need to run some troubleshooting tools that require a restart. There’s actually an option in the System Configuration utility that lets you force Windows to always boot into Safe Mode—until you turn the option off again.
However, depending on the problem you're having, it might be easier to make Windows boot in Safe Mode automatically, without having to boot to one of the advanced startup menus, which isn't always an easy task.
Follow the instructions below to configure Windows to reboot directly into Safe Mode by making changes in the System Configuration utility, usually referred to as MSConfig.
This process works in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).