In the System Configuration window, go to the ‘Boot’ tab.Open Run (Windows key + R), type ‘msconfig’ and press enter.Start your Windows computer and go to the desktop screen.You must have access to the normal Windows mode to use this method.įollow the steps given below (Applied to Windows 10, 8 and 7): One of the easiest ways to boot a Windows PC into safe mode is by using the System Configuration Utility (msconfig.exe). Safe Mode with Command prompt: Startup Windows from the command line, no GUI and desktop screen. Safe Mode with Networking: Startup Windows with basic services and features with network drivers.