IntelliTechs · Nov 06, 2026
If Windows 11 crashes, restarts on its own or slows to a crawl after a new app or driver, Safe Mode lets you fix it with the fewest parts running.
Think of it as a stripped-down copy of Windows.
This works from the desktop and from the sign-in screen, which helps when you can't get into your account.
Use this one if Windows opens normally and you'd rather not rely on the Shift trick.
This method tells Windows to boot into Safe Mode every time until you undo it. It's handy if you plan several restarts in a row.
Microsoft says option 5 adds the network drivers and services needed to reach the internet and other computers on your network, and option 6 opens a command prompt window instead of the…
Read the full article