A guide to Safe Mode, a troubleshooting method to use when your computer isn't working properly

Safe Mode is a basic diagnostic mode for your operating system that starts the computer without most of its drivers and ...

How to start Windows 10 or 11 in Safe Mode to fix computer issues, and then exit later

Your Windows computer isn't working right and you need to narrow down the problem. Here's how to boot up in Safe Mode and do ...
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How to use Windows Safe Mode to get out of computer trouble

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Microsoft Windows has a secret emergency restart button

Is nothing working on your Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer? Is an application hanging, or is your PC unresponsive? Most people will reach for the hallowed Ctrl + Alt + Del keyboard shortcut, which ...