With the Windows operating system, you have the option to boot or start your system in safe mode so that you can troubleshoot and make repairs by loading the minimum drivers for your current configuration. Safe mode will allow you to correct common system boot problems. Safe mode will even allow you to remove a Virus, a Trojan, worm, or Malware since most do not start well in safe mode.After booting in safe mode, you will notice that your screen appearance will be very basic as safe mode only loads the standard VGA driver. The loaded drivers for your computer devices while in safe mode will be: your computer mouse, a standard keyboard driver, and the standard VGA driver. This will allow the Windows system to operate in a limited environment so that you can repair the damaged portion of your operating system.
Safe mode is accessed from the advanced boot options menu which we will discuss how to access after we review the different boot options that pertain to safe mode. There are three safe mode options among other options that will be discussed in another article. In Windows XP, there is safe mode, safe mode with networking, and safe mode with command prompt. Each of these options has different uses for troubleshooting and repairing your computer system. The two most commonly used options from the advanced boot options menu are safe mode and safe mode with networking.
The advanced menu option, safe mode with network support loads the normal safe mode drivers and includes basic network drivers. This will allow you to connect to other resources on your local network or access the Internet. The last option which is safe mode with command prompt is used when your system will not start so that you may access system files and the registry. This mode will allow you to use command line switches to repair your system.
There are two methods for booting into safe mode.
The first method is the F8 method. After you have started or restarted your computer system it will automatically run a quick test of your system and begin to run Windows. On most systems, after the test begins you will see your hardware information listed while the test is running. Once this process is completed, the screen will change and then display the Windows logo with the starting Windows message. To start in safe mode immediately after the test is completed you will want to gently and repeatedly tap the F8 key and your system will list the advanced boot options menu where you can choose the safe mode option you would like.
The second method for booting into safe mode can be started while Windows is running normally by using the system configuration utility. This may seem easier for some as you don't have to monitor the boot up process for the correct timing to launch the advanced boot options menu. You simply press the start button on your desktop and select the Run command. Once the dialog box is open for the Run command simply type "msconfig" and click the OK button. Once the system configuration utility is running select the "boot.ini" tab and select the check box labeled "/SAFEBOOT" and press the OK button. Once the OK button has been pressed, you will be given a pop up box that will give you the option to restart your system.
Press the restart button and your system will automatically boot into safe mode. After you have finished your safe mode session you will want uncheck the box labeled "/SAFEBOOT" discussed earlier by following the same procedure above to access the system configuration utility so that your system will reboot normally.
Safe mode is accessed from the advanced boot options menu which we will discuss how to access after we review the different boot options that pertain to safe mode. There are three safe mode options among other options that will be discussed in another article. In Windows XP, there is safe mode, safe mode with networking, and safe mode with command prompt. Each of these options has different uses for troubleshooting and repairing your computer system. The two most commonly used options from the advanced boot options menu are safe mode and safe mode with networking.
The advanced menu option, safe mode with network support loads the normal safe mode drivers and includes basic network drivers. This will allow you to connect to other resources on your local network or access the Internet. The last option which is safe mode with command prompt is used when your system will not start so that you may access system files and the registry. This mode will allow you to use command line switches to repair your system.
There are two methods for booting into safe mode.
The first method is the F8 method. After you have started or restarted your computer system it will automatically run a quick test of your system and begin to run Windows. On most systems, after the test begins you will see your hardware information listed while the test is running. Once this process is completed, the screen will change and then display the Windows logo with the starting Windows message. To start in safe mode immediately after the test is completed you will want to gently and repeatedly tap the F8 key and your system will list the advanced boot options menu where you can choose the safe mode option you would like.
The second method for booting into safe mode can be started while Windows is running normally by using the system configuration utility. This may seem easier for some as you don't have to monitor the boot up process for the correct timing to launch the advanced boot options menu. You simply press the start button on your desktop and select the Run command. Once the dialog box is open for the Run command simply type "msconfig" and click the OK button. Once the system configuration utility is running select the "boot.ini" tab and select the check box labeled "/SAFEBOOT" and press the OK button. Once the OK button has been pressed, you will be given a pop up box that will give you the option to restart your system.
Press the restart button and your system will automatically boot into safe mode. After you have finished your safe mode session you will want uncheck the box labeled "/SAFEBOOT" discussed earlier by following the same procedure above to access the system configuration utility so that your system will reboot normally.
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