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Turn off your system. Remove the power cord and disconnect all the peripherals. Disconnect the charger if it is a laptop. Press and hold the power button for up to 30 seconds. Turn on your system.

Learn how to boot into Safe Mode on Windows 8 with our easy-to-follow guide. Safe Mode is a diagnostic startup mode that allows you to troubleshoot and fix various issues with your Windows 8 system.