Introduction
Information Technology provides the product/information below as a courtesy to the TTU community. Before proceeding, please make a backup of the data on your computer/device, as the loss of data and/or operating system functionality may result. For additional assistance, please contact the manufacturer/provider of the product/service or your preferred third-party support provider.
Instructions
Method A: Use Microsoft's recommended approaches
For the latest and most accurate information regarding how to boot your Windows computer to Safe Mode, please visit Microsoft's support website at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/start-your-pc-in-safe-mode-in-windows-92c27cff-db89-8644-1ce4-b3e5e56fe234.
Method B: Watch IT Help Central's video
Method C: Use msconfig
C1) Open the "Run" dialog box.
C2) Type msconfig and click OK.
C3) Under the "Boot" tab, click the Safe boot checkbox. Then, click OK.
NOTE: If you have multiple operating systems on your computer, choose the one in which you wish to boot to Safe Mode.
C4) Click Restart to immediately boot your computer in Safe Mode.
TIP: If you need to save any work or files, you may click Exit without restart. Afterwards you will need to restart your computer.
Outcome
Your computer is running in Safe Mode. You are able to run virus scans, hardware repair, and other maintenance that was previously impossible.