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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 normal | + | '''Safe mode''' is a diagnostic mode used by computer operating systems. It is used to troubleshoot problems that cannot be fixed in normal mode. This is done by loading windows default drivers only so that other problem can be found and repaired. |
== How to Boot in Safe Mode == | == How to Boot in Safe Mode == | ||
Revision as of 12:03, 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 normal mode. This is done by loading windows default drivers only so that other 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.