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Before you enter safe mode, you need to enter the Windows Recovery Environment (winRE). To do this, you will repeatedly turn your device off, then on:
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Hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.
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Press the power button again to turn on your device.
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On the first sign that Windows has started (for example, some devices show the manufacturer’s logo when restarting) hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.
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Press the power button again to turn on your device.
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When Windows restarts, hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device.
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Press the power button again to turn on your device.
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Allow your device to fully restart. You will enter winRE.
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Now that you are in winRE, you will follow these steps to take you to safe mode:
On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
