Q&A for How to Start Windows in Safe Mode

In safe mode, Windows will only boot with core drivers. Your audio may have not booted up in safe mode.

Safe mode is a stripped down version of Windows. Most people use it to remove viruses. For example, if a virus locked your computer, you could start it up in safe mode to safely remove the virus.

You need to use a bootable disk or storage stick with emergency startup and repair software.

Windows 10 does have a Safe Mode (with and without Networking), like every Windows version has. But the window of time to access the Safe Mode (by using Shift+F8 while booting) is very small. It's easier to go to Windows Settings -> Update & Security -> Recovery -> Restart Now. Alternatively you can manually restart the PC by holding the Shift key while clicking the Restart button. This will get you to the same screen as using the Recovery option in the settings. With any of those 2 methods you'll see a blue recovery screen after a few seconds. Choose Troubleshoot -> Advanced Options -> Startup Settings, then click Restart. After the restart, choose your option. 4/5/6 are the Safe Mode options.

No, an antivirus is essential. Safe mode is generally only good against viruses because it will stop them from running.

Did you open normal safe mode? Internet only works in safe mode with networking.

No, it shouldn't. In safe mode, only the core drivers and software will boot up.

Find the physical eject button on your computer and press it. It is normally on the side of your disc tray or on your computer keyboard.

Most of the time it is found at the bottom-left side of the keyboard, next to the CTRL button.

Suspend BitLocker protection (if enabled). Go to Manage BitLocker then click on "Suspend protection". If you do not suspend BitLocker protection, then you will be asked for your recovery key to continue booting into safe mode.