In Windows 7 and Windows Vista, select theStartbutton.

In Windows XP, selectStartand thenRun.

In the text box, throw in the following:

SelectOK, or pressEnter.

Safe boot box checked in System Configuration screen

Windows 11 System Configuration.

Go into theBoottab located at the top of the window.

This utility controls a number of startup activities other than those involved with Safe Mode.

Check the box next toSafe boot(called/SAFEBOOTin Windows XP).

Normal startup option selected in System Configuration

After restarting, Windows will automatically boot in Safe Mode.

Choose theNormal startupradio button (from theGeneraltab) and then selectOK.

You’ll need to be able to start Windows normally to do this.

If you’re free to’t, you’ll need to start Safe Modethe old-fashioned way.

SeeHow Do I Start Windows in Safe Mode?if you need help doing that.