And NO you can’t boot to safe mode in Windows 10 using Control PF8! (No one there to press these keys!)
https://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/how-to-enter-safe-mode-in-windows-10/
Why can’t you access the Safe Mode using F8?
On previous versions of Windows such as Windows 7, at the beginning of the boot, you’re able to press the F8 key to access the Advanced Boot Options menu, where you can enable Safe Mode. But on Windows 10, the F8 key doesn’t work any more. No matter how many times you’ve tried. You must be wondering why this happens. Is it removed from Windows 10?
How to enter safe mode and how to re activate the Control/PF8 combination!
https://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/how-to-enter-safe-mode-in-windows-10/
I was a PC/network tech and admin for 20 years, with a wall full of certs. Believe me, I done the drill. Sometimes on the fly.