Three ways to boot windows in safe mode with networking. Have you ever tried troubleshooting a Windows machine only for nothing to work? Starting your Windows device in safe mode with networking can help resolve even the most stubborn system errors. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to Ninja One's IT Video Hub for more tech content like this. What is safe mode with networking? Before we jump to the how to, let's discuss what safe mode with networking is. Safe mode with networking is a diagnostic mode that starts windows while only loading the most basic files and drivers for the system to function. This stripped down environment makes it easier for technicians to identify issues that could be caused by third party software and services. It also allows networking capabilities so that you can download updates from the internet or connect to remote access software. How to boot windows in safe mode with networking via the F eight key During startup? Start by restarting your device. When your screen goes black, press the F eight key repeatedly. You'll have to restart the device if you miss the timing when the advanced boot options menu appears. Use your arrow keys to select safe mode. With networking, press enter. Your system should now boot into safe mode with networking. This method might not work if your device has fast boot times or because of system configurations that lack function keys, but here are two more ways to boot into safe mode with networking. How to boot windows in safe mode with networking. Using the Windows system configuration tool, open the Windows search bar and type system configuration or MS config to open the Windows system configuration tool, click on the boot tab, check the box for Safe Boot, and then check network. Underneath it, press apply. You'll need to restart your computer, but the device should automatically enter safe mode with networking without the need for button mashing. How to boot windows and safe mode with networking. Using advanced startup option, press the Windows key plus the I key. Then go to update and security and select recovery underneath Advanced Startup. Click restart. Now. Once the device reboots, go to troubleshoot clock advanced options, then select startup settings and restart again. The next time your device restarts, press the five or F five to enter safe mode with networking. Troubleshooting Windows devices. Learning how to boot windows in safe mode allows you to do more with your troubleshooting. For more information, check out our official blog post on how to boot Windows in safe mode with networking linked in the description below.