How do you start Windows 10 in Safe Mode?

How do you start Windows 10 in Safe Mode?

• A. F8 before the OS loads
• B. Shift + Restart
• C. Ctrl + Alt + Del
• D. Alt + F4

Answer: (B)

Accessing Safe Mode in Windows 10 is done through the built‑in recovery path rather than a keyboard shortcut during boot. From the sign‑in screen or Start menu, hold Shift and choose Restart. That launches the Windows Recovery Environment, where you go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings and then Restart. After the restart you’ll be prompted to choose Safe Mode (with or without networking). This approach is the standard way in Windows 10 because the F8 method used in older Windows versions is not exposed by default in modern startup. Ctrl+Alt+Del brings up the sign‑in, security, and power options but doesn’t boot into Safe Mode. Alt+F4 is used to close apps or shut down, not to start Safe Mode.

Accessing Safe Mode in Windows 10 is done through the built‑in recovery path rather than a keyboard shortcut during boot. From the sign‑in screen or Start menu, hold Shift and choose Restart. That launches the Windows Recovery Environment, where you go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings and then Restart. After the restart you’ll be prompted to choose Safe Mode (with or without networking).

This approach is the standard way in Windows 10 because the F8 method used in older Windows versions is not exposed by default in modern startup. Ctrl+Alt+Del brings up the sign‑in, security, and power options but doesn’t boot into Safe Mode. Alt+F4 is used to close apps or shut down, not to start Safe Mode.