Is your Windows 10 PC suddenly sluggish, buggy, or crashing? Don't panic! Safe Mode is your friend. It starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services, allowing you to troubleshoot problems without interference from potentially faulty software.
So, how do you enter this troubleshooting haven? Here's the simplest method:
1. **Hold Shift and Restart:** Click the Windows icon, then the Power icon. Hold down the Shift key while clicking 'Restart'.
2. **Choose an Option:** After the restart, you'll see a blue 'Choose an option' screen. Select 'Troubleshoot'.
3. **Advanced Options:** Click on 'Advanced options'.
4. **Startup Settings:** Choose 'Startup Settings'. If you don't see it, click 'See more recovery options'.
5. **Restart Again:** Click 'Restart'.
6. **Select Safe Mode:** After the reboot, you'll see a list of options. Press the number key corresponding to the Safe Mode option you want (usually 4 for basic Safe Mode, 5 for Safe Mode with Networking).
Your PC will now boot into Safe Mode. If the problem disappears in Safe Mode, you know the issue is likely caused by a driver or software conflict. Happy troubleshooting!
