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'''Safe mode''' is a diagnostic mode used by computer operating systems. It is used to troubleshoot problems that cannot be fixed in a normal boot. This is done by offering booting only core features to the operating system so that the problem can be found and repaired. | '''Safe mode''' is a diagnostic mode used by computer operating systems. It is used to troubleshoot problems that cannot be fixed in a normal boot. This is done by offering booting only core features to the operating system so that the problem can be found and repaired. | ||
| − | == How to | + | == How to Boot in Safe Mode == |
| − | + | To boot to Safe Mode with a Microsoft Windows machine tap or hold the '''F8'''key when the machine is starting up. | |
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| − | + | You can also boot to '''Safe Mode''' by using the msconfig utility. | |
1) Click on the Start button and click on Run. | 1) Click on the Start button and click on Run. | ||
Revision as of 11:55, 8 December 2006
Safe mode is a diagnostic mode used by computer operating systems. It is used to troubleshoot problems that cannot be fixed in a normal boot. This is done by offering booting only core features to the operating system so that the problem can be found and repaired.
How to Boot in Safe Mode
To boot to Safe Mode with a Microsoft Windows machine tap or hold the F8key when the machine is starting up.
You can also boot to Safe Mode by using the msconfig utility.
1) Click on the Start button and click on Run.
2) In the Open field type "msconfig" and click OK.
3) The System Configuration Utility will show up. Click on the "BOOT.INI" tab.
4) Put a checkmark in the box labeled "/SAFEBOOT". Then click OK.
5) A confirmation box will show up. Click "Restart" to reboot the computer into safe mode.