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How to Enter Recovery Mode in Windows 11 [4 Ways]
The fastest solution is pressing the Shift key during restart
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Updated onJuly 29, 2024
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We will show you today how to enter recovery mode in Windows 11. This will come in handy when you try to figure out what’s causing your computer to act up, display errors, or be buggy.
Users can boot their computers into recovery mode, which provides a more stripped-down experience by deactivating some programs and drivers.
How can I boot in recovery mode in Windows 11?
1. Via Settings
2. Press F11 during the system startup
This is one of the most basic approaches to enabling recovery mode to be used.
You can enter recovery mode by pressing the F11 key immediately after powering your computer, and you will enter Windows 11 recovery mode from the boot.
It should be noted, however, that this strategy may not be compatible with all PCs. For example, some may use theF9orF12keys, so verify with the PC maker to ensure this is the case.
3. Restart and press Shift
4. Enter Windows 11 recovery mode via CMD
What does the Recovery Mode do?
Recovery mode makes it possible to debug, repair, and restore the system, a recovery environment (WinRE) featuring several Advanced Startup Options.
More specifically, the recovery mode in Windows 11 inherits the majority of the recovery options from previous operating systems, such as:
The Microsoft pagegives more information on what these Windows 11 recovery methods are intended to do. However, if you want to enter it, follow one of the methods below.
Before going to recovery mode, youmust get into clean boot modeand identify if the issue is related to third-party apps.
Summary
You may find yourself addressing a problem that necessitates restarting your computer in Safe Mode numerous times. However, if you have to go through the entire method we’ve just described every time you restart your computer, it can become a real hassle.
The System Configuration tool included with Windows provides the opportunity toenable the safe boot optionfor your computer. Restarting the PC effectively compels Windows to boot into Safe Mode every time you do so.
Note that the steps toenter recovery mode in Windows 10are similar to those of the new Microsoft OS. While you’re here, why not look at our guide on how toexit Windows Recovery Mode?Was this guide helpful for you? Also, do let us know in the comments section below by leaving us a review. Finally, you can share any other methods you have in mind with us.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.
