Surface Pro 6: Start in Safe Mode

If an error occurs when using your Surface Pro 6, there are many possible causes. If you want to make sure that the problem is not coming from the default device drivers and settings, you can start the tablet in safe mode and check if the error occurs here as well.

How to start your Surface Pro 6 in Safe Mode

You can start your Surface Pro 6 in Safe Mode with and without network drivers. This way you can rule out that the problem is with the default device drivers and settings. There are several ways to get into this mode.

1. You can start the safe mode via the settings. To do this, go to the settings on the device.
2. Now click on "Update and security" > "Recovery" > "Advanced startup".
3. Select the option "Restart now". Once the system has restarted, click "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced Options" on the screen.
4. Followed by clicking "Startup Settings" > "Restart".
5. After the device has restarted, select the fourth option or press the F4 key to start Safe Mode.
6. Alternatively, you can directly start Safe Mode from the login screen. Folgen Sie hierfür den Punkten ab Schritt 3.
7. Möchten Sie den Modus verlassen, öffnen Sie „msconfig“ und deaktivieren Sie bei den Startoptionen den Punkt „Abgesicherter Start“.