Boot into Safe Mode on Windows 8

Before starting the process

Booting in safe mode is necessary in various conditions. Usually when computer’s boot loader is not working properly, booting in the safe mode is most usual solution. During booting process computer opens various necessary applications. Also various data are loaded into the primary memory (i.e. RAM) from the secondary disk drive. This process is necessary to run any operating system. But due to any hardware or software failure booting process does not work properly, so in that situation booting into safe mode is very necessary. But Windows 8 is the latest version of Windows Operating system series, so the procedure for safe mode booting in this system, is quite different than usual.

Procedure for Safe Booting

There are usually two different methods for safe booting in Windows 8. The first method is feasible when operating system is starting but, several system applications are not working. And the second method is widely used and most helpful during troubleshooting many severe problems.

Method One

Step 1: Click Windows button in keyboard and then select Run from the Metro Style Menu.

Step 2: Type msconfig and press Return (or Enter).

Step 3: In the MSCONFIG window, go to Boot Tab and check selection button ‘safe boot’ in the bottom-left side of the panel.

Step 4: Then Press Ok and select ‘Reboot Now’.

Now the computer will reboot into Safe Mode. This process is simple and easy, but when computer refuse to boot, and stuck at the very first screen or Boot Loader Menu, this method cannot be used. In that situation Method two is needed. This method is a bit tricky, so every suggested steps need to be followed exactly one by one.

Method Two

This method is helpful during troubleshoot booting problems in Windows 8. But usually in Windows one can get Advance Boot menu by pressing F8 button during boot loading. But in Windows 8 the procedure is slightly different.

Step 1: While Windows 8 is loading hold Shift Key and press F8 together. It will bring the Recovery Boot Menu. Then click ‘See Advance repair Option’.

Step 2: Then three related option with pop up in the screen. Then Select ‘Troubleshoot’ option to continue. In the Troubleshoot Menu select ‘Advance Option’.

Step 3: In the Advance Option screen Select ‘Windows Start up Settings’. Then click on the Restart Button in the next screen. Finally When Computer will restart and reboot, it will show the Advance Boot Menu.

Final Step: Now select the Safe Mode by Selection Arrow key and press Enter. Windows will now boot into the safe mode. Then the user can change the necessary setting to solve the problem.

Safe Mode settings

In safe mode networking or internet settings does no work, so all the necessary instruction or tips references should be available in offline mode. Otherwise user may face problem during troubleshooting process. The first thing needed to done after computer is completely loaded, is MSCOFIG. In the MSCONFIG use may get all the necessary settings for booting and loading services. User should not alter any settings without knowing it’s actually functionality, otherwise it may cause more severe problem. Then other service settings, start-up programs can be altered according to need.

Why Safe boot is necessary

Safe Mode booting is different from usual booting in many contexts. Usually when operating system boot it runs many applications which are not directly related to booting, but necessary for other add-on windows service. In safe Mode booting these applications are not executed automatically during booting. Only necessary services are loaded. So that is why Safe Mode booting is much faster than normal booting, and chances of boot failure is less in this case. That is why during troubleshooting, safe mode booting is required and helpful. In this mode many critical MSCONFIG settings can be altered to solve the booting problem. Other problems like HDD connectivity issues can be resolved during Safe Mode booting.

Conclusion

It is always wise to know the proper procedure for Safe Mode Booting in Windows 8. Users are free to follow any of the above mentioned method for Safe Booting, depending upon their requirement. In the First method procedure are simple but its prospects are much narrow than method two. Method two is widely used and trusted procedure among various Windows 8 user. But to follow this method one need to be much more careful. Only by following correct procedure one can troubleshoot his/her booting problems, otherwise it may end up in a more severe condition. So, users need to be careful in the entire process.