Select Advanced options and follow the path: Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart > F4. What to do Once You Are in Safe Mode
Using the Shift + Restart ShortcutBest for: Quick access from the Windows login screen or Start menu. Click the Start icon (or go to the login screen). Click the Power button icon. Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and click Restart. Your HP will reboot into the "Choose an option" screen. boot safe mode hp
If tapping F8 doesn’t work, your HP model likely uses UEFI firmware. Use Method 1 or the HP Recovery Manager (press F11 at boot to access recovery tools, then follow similar steps to reach Startup Settings). Select Advanced options and follow the path: Troubleshoot