Booting your Windows PC into Safe Mode can help you fix a variety of issues, especially those related to device drivers and DLL files. You may also be able to fix some Blue Screen of Death errors and other similar problems that interrupt or prevent Windows from starting normally.
Start Windows 10 in Safe Mode
Unfortunately, Windows doesn't make it super clear and upfront how to do this. Follow the instructions below for specific steps you need to take in your version of Windows.
If you are using Windows 8 or later, follow these steps to get to Windows Settings.
Open the Settings window by pressing Win+i. The other way to do this in Windows 11/10 is to right-click on the Start button and choose Settings.
