How to use Windows Safe Mode You’ve got three different Safe Modes to choose from. Screenshot: Microsoft To get to Safe Mode, you need to boot Windows into its Recovery Environment.

Safe boot: This option lets you start the computer in Safe Mode, a diagnostic mode that uses minimal drivers and services. It's useful for troubleshooting problems.

Select 4 or F4 to start your PC in safe mode. If you need to use the internet while the computer is in safe mode, you can select option 5 or press F5.

After restarting your PC, press F5 to start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking. Now, if your keyboard or mouse works in Safe Mode, you can roll back their drivers.