BOOT SAFE MODE

Hi Andrew, getting into Safe Mode on Windows 11 can be tricky because the old F8 shortcut doesn’t work anymore. The main reason is that Windows now boots too fast for that key to register, so you need to use the recovery options instead. The easiest way is to hold Shift while clicking Restart from the Start menu, then go to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings and restart to enable Safe Mode. If you can’t get to the desktop, you can power-cycle the PC three times during boot to trigger Automatic Repair and access the same menu. Does your system boot normally, or are you stuck at a black screen? And do you need Safe Mode with networking or just the basic one?

To boot into Safe Mode on a Windows 11 system with a Gigabyte motherboard, you can follow these steps:

1. Access the Advanced Startup Options:
   • Click on the Start menu, select Power, and then hold the Shift key while clicking Restart. This will take you to the recovery options.
2. Navigate to Safe Mode:
   • Once in the recovery environment, select Troubleshoot.
   • Then go to Advanced options > Startup Settings.
   • Click on Restart.
3. Select Safe Mode:
   • After your PC restarts, you will see a list of options. You can choose:
     • 4 for Safe Mode
     • 5 for Safe Mode with Networking
     • 6 for Safe Mode with Command Prompt
4. Boot into Safe Mode: Select the appropriate option by pressing the corresponding number key.

This process should help you successfully boot into Safe Mode on your Windows 11 system.