How do I enter Safe Mode for Windows 8/8.1?

Last Update date : Jan 21. 2026

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Safe Mode for Windows 8/8.1

Booting into Safe Mode

1 Option 1:

If you are not signed in to Windows, click on the power icon, press and hold Shift, and click Restart

Option 2:

If you are logged in, press Ctrl + Alt + Delete, click on the power icon, press and hold Shift, and click Restart

How do I enter Safe Mode for Windows 8/8.1?
2 Your PC will restart. Then, select Troubleshoot
3 Select Advanced options
How do I enter Safe Mode for Windows 8/8.1?
How do I enter Safe Mode for Windows 8/8.1?
4 Select Startup Settings
5 Select the option of your choice; for safe mode press 4 or F4
How do I enter Safe Mode for Windows 8/8.1?
How do I enter Safe Mode for Windows 8/8.1?
6 Different start-up settings with appear, select Restart. Your PC will restart in safe mode.
How do I enter Safe Mode for Windows 8/8.1?

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