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does windows still have safemode?

 
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I am having trouble with one of these programs needing more ram.  Technically, I have enough ram, but there are things working in the background of windows that use it up.  Auto-updating this and that.  It sucks.  (I can't add more ram to this machine)

It used to be I could open windows in simple or safe mode.  Where it has only the basic applications you need to do what is needed.  

Is there a way to open windows 10 in safe mode so I can edit videos easier?  I can even unplug the internet so that I can turn off my virus checker.
 
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It has been a while since I have had to fool with it.  There appears to be no easy, direct way to get there.

The windows key + R will begin to take you there.

Then “msconfig”.  

Ok

Boot tab

Boot options

Safe boot



 
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I just checked through the search engine and am getting conflicting feedback.  
 
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Hmm, I think stopping services and drivers to troubleshoot and those drivers and services include video-related settings and functions. But you can follow the steps to perform a clean boot found on this page and see if that helps.
 
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Can one still make different profiles on windows?  You sign in and there are different settings and permissions?
I could make one for video editing.  I would unplug the internet cable before logging in and it wouldn't have all these background tasks like antivirus checker because I wouldn't be doing online stuff?

Is that still a thing in windows 10?

If so, what words do I give google to find out how?
 
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