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4 Ways to Safely Exit Safe Mode on Windows 11

A simple system restart should be efficient for most cases

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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If you have used the Windows OS for a while, you probably, on occasion, would need toenter the Windows Safe Mode. For most people, this is a vital troubleshooting step. To return your Windows 11 device to normal functioning, exit Safe Mode.

So, in this guide, we walk you through all the options to exit Safe Mode. Most of them would require just a few steps.

What is Windows Safe Mode?

Safe Mode is an integral part of the OS that performs the following functions:

We recommendcreating a restore pointso that if you cannot fix the problem in Safe Mode, you may restore your computer to an earlier point.

Why do I need to exit Safe Mode?

We have said you may need Safe Mode to troubleshoot a problem, but here is why you should exit it:

We have written a guide to help you if you mustinstall Windows updates from Safe Mode.

How do I exit Safe Mode on Windows 11?

1. Restart your computer

2. Using System Configuration

Once your PC restarts, you’ll be out of Safe Mode on your PC.

3. Using Advanced Startup

4. Using the Command Prompt

As you can see, it’s pretty simple to exit Safe Mode in Windows 11 using cmd.

What button is Safe Mode on Windows 11?

Unlike we had with Windows 7, Windows Safe Mode has no dedicated button. However, from the Advanced Startup Windows, you have the following options to access Safe Mode:

That should be all for this article. While a simple restart is often the most effective way to exit Safe Mode in Windows 11, any other solutions we recommend may be more efficient if you get stuck.

We have covered all the steps ifWindows Safe Mode is not working, so you may check out that guide.

Lastly, if you have any questions regarding exiting Safe Mode, contact us using the comments section.

4 Ways to Safely Exit Safe Mode on Windows 11#

What is Windows Safe Mode?#

Why do I need to exit Safe Mode?#

How do I exit Safe Mode on Windows 11?#

1. Restart your computer#

2. Using System Configuration#

3. Using Advanced Startup#

4. Using the Command Prompt#

What button is Safe Mode on Windows 11?#