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Windows 95
Restart the computer.
Just after the POST diagnostics and memory count, start pressing the F8 key
On the Startup Menu, choose Safe Mode
Windows 98/Me
Restart the computer.
Just after the POST diagnostics and memory count, start pressing the F8 key
On the Startup Menu, choose Safe Mode or you may use the System Configuration Utility Method.
While in Normal mode, Close all programs.
Click Start, Run and type MSCONFIG in the box and click OK
In the System Configuration Utility, on the General Tab, click the Advanced Button
In the Advanced Troubleshooting Settings dialog box, check Enable Startup Menu. Click OK. Click OK again when the System Configuration Utility reappears.
You will be prompted to restart the computer. Click Yes. The computer will restart in Safe mode.
When you are finished with troubleshooting in Safe mode, open MSCONFIG again and uncheck "Enable Start-up Menu." under the Advanced Menu, then click OK and restart your computer
Windows 2000
If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power
Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.
When you see the black-and-white Starting Windows bar at the bottom of the screen, start tapping the F8 key. The Windows 2000 Advanced Options Menu appears.
Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected. In most cases, it is the first item in the list and is selected by default.
Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.
When you are finished with all troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would.
Windows XP
If Windows XP is the only operating system installed on your computer, booting into Safe Mode with these instructions.
If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power
Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.
Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.
Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected.
Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.
When you are finished with all troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would.
To use the System Configuration Utility method
Close all open programs.
Click Start, Run and type MSCONFIG in the box and click OK
The System Configuration Utility appears, On the BOOT.INI tab, Check the "/SAFEBOOT" option, and then click OK and Restart your computer when prompted.
The computer restarts in Safe mode.
Perform the troubleshooting steps for which you are using Safe Mode.
When you are finished with troubleshooting in Safe mode, open MSCONFIG again, on the BOOT.INI tab, uncheck "/SAFEBOOT" and click OK to restart your computer
Windows as part of a multiboot system
Use this method ONLY if you have multiple operating systems installed on your computer.
If the computer is running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power
Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.
When the Boot loader menu (list of the available operating systems) appears, use the arrow keys on the keyboard to select the version Windows what you want
Press Enter, and then immediately begin tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options menu appears.
Scroll to and select the Safe mode menu item, and then press Enter.
Windows Vista
Windows Vista is similar to Windows XP for starting in Safe Mode.
Turn the computer on or Restart the computer
Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Boot Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.
Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected (the top option)
Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.
When you are finished with troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would.
What else can I help you with?
Where can one find out how to reboot your computer in safe mode?
Rebooting your computer in safe mode is a good idea if you suspect a virus or your computer is running slow. To find out how to reboot check out Microsoft.
Which key will enable a user to start windows in safe mode?
When you reboot your PC, continuously pressing the F8 key will allow you to start in safe mode.
When your computer is in safe mode what you can use to wiew and cange the properties of all devices attache to the computer?
you can reboot it so that it is not in safe mode
Dell inspiron 1525 will only load up in safe mode what do I do?
just reboot it..re open then press f8 and reboot..
How do you take your computer off safe mode?
You have to reboot. there is no other way. Safe mode is just windows loaded with just the basic drivers required to run.
Which of the following methods can be used to enter SAFE MODE?
Reboot the computer; while it is rebooting, press the F8 key repeatedly and an option the start in Safe Mode will appear.
Is there any way to get out of safe mode on your computer after you have made changes that you want to keep?
Yes. Just reboot like if you were in normal mode.
I only have a black screen and a mouse arrow but nothing else works what is the issue?
Reboot into safe mode (By pressing the F8 key when you start your computer) and see if you get the windows screen. If it is black in safe mode then means your windows is corrupted. If you can see the screen that means windows is ok. Run msconfig under safe mode then reboot and see if everything works.
How come you can't get into safe mode?
to get into safe mode, reboot your computer, after it starts to boot, hit the F8 key repeatedly. In most circumstances, this will give you the menu from which you can choose to go into safemode.
What is safe mode on the Nexus 7?
Safe mode is where your Nexus 7 is running with most of the apps disabled. This mode is useful when you are having issues with apps force closing or causing other issues and you want to diagnose what's going on. Instructions on how to reboot to safe mode are in the related links below.
How do you solve virus problem?
You remove the virus. Reboot your computer into Safe Mode and scan with your Anti-Virus software.
A user reports that a Windows XP system is unable to boot properly How can the technician advise the user to boot into Safe Mode?
Reboot the system, press and hold F8 until a menu is displayed, and then select Safe Mode
