Safe Mode is a troubleshooting tool that starts Windows with a limited set of drivers and programs. This can help identify and resolve problems that may be caused by corrupted or incompatible software. Here's how to enter Safe Mode on your Lenovo Windows 11 device:
Method 1: Using Settings
- Open Settings: Click the Start button, then select Settings.
- Go to System: Click on System.
- Select Recovery: Click on Recovery.
- Advanced Startup: Under "Recovery Options", click on Restart Now.
- Choose Troubleshoot: Select Troubleshoot.
- Advanced Options: Click on Advanced options.
- Startup Settings: Select Startup Settings.
- Restart: Click Restart.
- Choose Safe Mode: Once your computer restarts, you will see a list of options. Press the corresponding number key to select Safe Mode.
Method 2: Using the Startup Settings Menu
- Press Shift + Restart: While holding down the Shift key, click the Restart option from the Start menu.
- Choose Troubleshoot: Select Troubleshoot.
- Advanced Options: Click on Advanced options.
- Startup Settings: Select Startup Settings.
- Restart: Click Restart.
- Choose Safe Mode: Once your computer restarts, you will see a list of options. Press the corresponding number key to select Safe Mode.
Method 3: Using the Command Prompt
- Open Command Prompt: Search for "cmd" in the Start menu and run it as administrator.
- Type the Command: Type the following command and press Enter:
shutdown /r /o /f - Choose Troubleshoot: Select Troubleshoot.
- Advanced Options: Click on Advanced options.
- Startup Settings: Select Startup Settings.
- Restart: Click Restart.
- Choose Safe Mode: Once your computer restarts, you will see a list of options. Press the corresponding number key to select Safe Mode.
Remember that Safe Mode is a diagnostic tool, and you should only use it to troubleshoot specific issues. Once you have resolved the problem, you can restart your computer normally to return to the regular Windows environment.
