Hi Williamna1 ,
you cannot start Windows 11 in Safe Mode with Networking over Wi-Fi because the Wi-Fi connection is not considered reliable for this type of test. Use a network cable connection.
How to start safe mode in Windows 11 with Wifi enabled ?
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How to start safe mode in Windows 11 with Wifi enabled ?
I could not find a way until now. safe mode + Networking does not enable Wifi
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity
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Anonymous
2022-02-23T20:18:21+00:00 Yes this is wht I tried with networking there is no Wifi only ethernet
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Anonymous
2022-05-14T18:18:57+00:00 Hi Franco - thanks for the info on this. Any idea why in this day and age that is the case? Most laptops don’t come with an Ethernet port and so it seem odd that Win 11 would be designed in this way.
Tim
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franco d'esaro 24,991 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2022-05-14T20:10:55+00:00 Hi TimWard70 ,
the rule applies to all Windows operating systems not just Windows 11.
As I have already written, the WiFi connection is not considered reliable as this type of connection has stability problems for which the test in Safe Mode could be falsified.
For a few $ you can buy a USB> Ethernet adapter:
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Anonymous
2022-02-23T19:58:25+00:00 Good Day Williamna1,
My name is Carlo, I am also using Windows 11 pc and community member like you. Let us work together to sort this out.
Visit this link as reference.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/sta...
-Click Boot Tab,
-Under Boot Options click Network
-Hit Apply then Ok
Please see the screenshot below.
I hope the information above helps. Please let me know how it goes.
Have a wonderful day ahead and stay safe.
Sincerely,
Carlo T.