{"id":415,"date":"2019-02-01T06:29:03","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T06:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/?p=415"},"modified":"2019-01-30T12:30:37","modified_gmt":"2019-01-30T12:30:37","slug":"windows-10-f8-key-not-working-how-to-boot-into-safe-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/windows-10-f8-key-not-working-how-to-boot-into-safe-mode\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 10 F8 Key Not Working &#8211; How to Boot into Safe Mode?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-416 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/featured-image-how-to-enter-windows-10-safe-mode.jpg\" alt=\"featured-image-how-to-enter-windows-10-safe-mode\" width=\"700\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/featured-image-how-to-enter-windows-10-safe-mode.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/featured-image-how-to-enter-windows-10-safe-mode-300x174.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Typically, F8 key in Windows keyboard is dedicated to reaching <strong>Advanced Boot<\/strong> menu when your Windows is loading. And, that\u2019s from where you can enter into Safe Mode. But surprisingly, F8 key is no longer helpful in entering Safe Mode on newer versions of Windows operating system like Windows 10.<\/p>\n<p>Windows 10 users might think that this functionality is removed from the F8 key. However, it is not completely true.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, F8 key is still presented to open <em>Advanced Boot<\/em> options in Windows 10 systems. But, Microsoft has disabled this functionality by default with an aim to offer faster boot rates. If the user wants to have the normal F8 key functionality just like older Windows editions, then this feature has to be enabled manually.<\/p>\n<p>So, in this informative blog article let\u2019s see how to enable the normal functionality of F8 key that opens <strong>Advanced Boot<\/strong> <strong>Options<\/strong> from where you can enter Safe Mode in Windows 10.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Enable F8 Key for Entering Safe Mode in Windows 10?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Boot Configuration Data (BCD) edit is a Windows built-in tool available to help users when they wish to modify the default Windows startup configurations. Using this BCD edit, you can change how your operating system is set to start.<\/p>\n<p>And, here are the steps to use BCD edit to enable F8 key Safe Mode feature:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Press <strong>Windows<\/strong> (a button with Windows logo) and <strong>R<\/strong> keys at a time.<\/li>\n<li>In the <strong>Run<\/strong> window search box, type <strong><em>cmd<\/em><\/strong> and hit <strong>CTRL<\/strong>, <strong>Shift<\/strong> and <strong>Enter<\/strong> buttons.<\/li>\n<li>Type in <strong><em>bcdedit \/set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy <\/em><\/strong>and click <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-417 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/bcdedit-set-default-bootmenupolicy-legacy.png\" alt=\"bcdedit-set-default-bootmenupolicy-legacy\" width=\"573\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/bcdedit-set-default-bootmenupolicy-legacy.png 573w, https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/bcdedit-set-default-bootmenupolicy-legacy-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 573px) 85vw, 573px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will see a confirmation message \u201c<em>The operation completed successfully<\/em>.\u201d Now, restart the computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Press <strong>F8<\/strong> key before Windows loads. This opens <strong>Advanced Boot Options<\/strong> window. Now, you can choose to enter <strong>Safe Mode<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-418 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/advanced-boot-options.png\" alt=\"advanced-boot-options\" width=\"597\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/advanced-boot-options.png 597w, https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/advanced-boot-options-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 85vw, 597px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your F8 key normal functionality is enabled and now onwards, F8 key helps you to enter Safe Mode at startup. But, remember that this option works only when your Windows 10 is working normally.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from using the F8 function key, there are various other ways to enter Safe Mode in Windows 10. And, here it is listed how you can enter Windows 10 Safe Mode at three different cases.<\/p>\n<table width=\"626\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"626\"><strong>FYI!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wondering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/windows\/how-to-get-back-permanently-deleted-files-in-windows-10.html\">how to get back permanently deleted files in Windows 10<\/a>? Then, here is an ideal solution. Check the link and find an easy way to recover permanently deleted files on Windows 10 laptop or PC.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><strong><br \/>\nHow to Enter Safe Mode in Windows 10?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Steps to Enter Safe Mode when Windows 10 Won&#8217;t Boot<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Safe Mode loads your Windows with fewer functionalities (minimum services and software). So, when your Windows 10 computer is failing to boot, boot it in Safe Mode and find out the causes for the problem.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shut down your computer using the power button and power it ON again. Do this until you see <strong>Preparing<\/strong> <strong>Automatic Repair<\/strong> window. Let Windows finish <strong>Diagnosing<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-419 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/preparing-automatic-repair.jpg\" alt=\"preparing-automatic-repair\" width=\"429\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/preparing-automatic-repair.jpg 429w, https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/preparing-automatic-repair-300x296.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 429px) 85vw, 429px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click <strong>Advanced options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-420 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/startup-repair-advanced-options.png\" alt=\"startup-repair-advanced-options\" width=\"629\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/startup-repair-advanced-options.png 629w, https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/startup-repair-advanced-options-300x117.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-421 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/troubleshoot.png\" alt=\"troubleshoot\" width=\"540\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/troubleshoot.png 540w, https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/troubleshoot-300x203.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 85vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select <strong>Advanced options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-422 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/advanced-options.jpg\" alt=\"advanced-options\" width=\"526\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/advanced-options.jpg 526w, https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/advanced-options-300x177.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 526px) 85vw, 526px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the <strong>Startup Settings<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-423 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/startup-settings.png\" alt=\"startup-settings\" width=\"600\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/startup-settings.png 600w, https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/startup-settings-300x178.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Restart <\/strong>the computer and press <strong>4<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Steps to Enter Safe Mode from Windows 10 Login Menu<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>At the login\/signing screen, click the power button (located at the right bottom side).<\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>Restart<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<li>Next, choose <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>Advanced options <\/strong>(same as in the last method).<\/li>\n<li>Open the <strong>Startup Settings<\/strong> window.<\/li>\n<li>Opt to<strong> Restart <\/strong>the computer and press number <strong>4<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong> Steps to Enter Safe Mode when Windows 10 is Working Normally<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If your Windows 10 computer is working normally and you have to enter Safe Mode, then you can do it through <strong>System Configuration <\/strong>tool by following the below instructions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open <strong>Run <\/strong>window by clicking the <strong>Windows <\/strong>and <strong>R<\/strong> key together.<\/li>\n<li>Type <strong><em>msconfig<\/em><\/strong> and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In the <strong>System Configuration<\/strong> tool, select <strong>Boot<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Under <strong>Boot options<\/strong>, enable <strong>Safe boot <\/strong>and hit <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-424 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/system-configuration.jpg\" alt=\"system-configuration\" width=\"550\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/system-configuration.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/system-configuration-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 85vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the <em>System Configuration<\/em> confirmation window, select <strong>Restart<\/strong> to enter Safe Mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-425 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/system-configuration-confirmation.png\" alt=\"system-configuration-confirmation\" width=\"375\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/system-configuration-confirmation.png 375w, https:\/\/www.hi5software.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/system-configuration-confirmation-300x137.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 85vw, 375px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To disable Windows 10 booting into Safe Mode, repeat the above steps and uncheck <strong>Safe boot <\/strong>under <strong>Boot options<\/strong>. Save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Typically, F8 key in Windows keyboard is dedicated to reaching Advanced Boot menu when your Windows is loading. And, that\u2019s from where you can enter into Safe Mode. But surprisingly, F8 key is no longer helpful in entering Safe Mode on newer versions of Windows operating system like Windows 10. 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