Easy, 5-minute-or-less process!

As of January 2020, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 7.

We recommendupgrading to Windows 10or Windows 11 to continue receiving security updates and technical support.

Screenshot of the Windows 7 splash screen

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How to Start Windows 7 in Safe Mode

Not using Windows 7?

SeeHow Do I Start Windows in Safe Mode?for specific instructions for yourversion of Windows.

Turn on orrestart your PC.

Screenshot of the Advanced Boot Options Menu in Windows 7

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Just before the Windows 7 splash screen appears, press theF8key to enterAdvanced Boot Options.

You should now see the Advanced Boot Options screen.

If this is the case, just reset your setup and try pressingF8again.

Screenshot of Windows 7 loading Safe Mode files

Wait for the Windows 7 files to load.

The minimum system files necessary to run Windows 7 will now load.

Each file being loaded will be displayed on the screen.

Screenshot of Safe Mode in Windows 7

To start Windows 7 in Safe Mode, you must log on with an account that has administrator permissions.

Entry into Windows 7 Safe Mode should now be complete.

Make any changes you oughta make and then restart the computer.