Warning
Use an administrator account for these steps, and keep a recent backup before making repair or security changes.
What you will achieve
Boot minimal Windows to uninstall bad drivers, updates, or malware when normal boot fails.
1) Enter recovery startup
- Press Win + I → System → Recovery.
- Under Advanced startup, click Restart now.
2) Choose Safe Mode option
- Go to Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart.
- Press 4 for Safe Mode or 5 for Safe Mode with Networking.
3) Return to normal boot
Restart normally after troubleshooting or malware removal.