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Getting into Windows Safe Mode.Reason
If you cannot boot into normal Windows mode or cannot troubleshoot because
of errors in normal mode boot into Safe Mode. Windows Safe Mode bypasses startup programs and
drivers that are not required for Windows to load and will allow you to fix
Windows problems
Solutions
If you are running Safe Mode because you cannot get into Windows, you may want to first try
loading the last known good configuration.
To
get into the Windows 2000 / XP Safe mode, as the computer is booting
press and hold your "F8 Key" which should bring up the "Windows Advanced
Options Menu" as shown below. Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press your Enter key.
Note:
With some computers, if you press and hold a key as the computer is
booting you will get a stuck key message. If this occurs, instead of
pressing and holding the "F8 key", tap the "F8 key" continuously until
you get the startup menu.
Trouble Getting into Windows 2000 or Windows XP Safe mode
- If after several attempts you are unable to get into Windows 2000 or
Windows XP Safe Mode as the computer is booting into Windows, turn off
your computer. When the computer is turned on the next time Windows
should notice that the computer did not successfully boot and give you
the Safe Mode screen.
Windows Advanced Options Menu
Please select an option:
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Enable Boot Logging
Enable VGA mode Last Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked) Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain controllers only) Debugging Mode
Start Windows Normally
Reboot Return to OS Choices Menu
Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice.
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Once
you're done in Safe mode if you want to get back into Normal Windows
restart the computer like you normally would and let it boot normally. Click here to get additional information about getting out of Safe mode.
If you are running Safe Mode because you cannot get into Windows, you may want to first try
loading the last known good configuration.
To
get into the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Safe Mode, as the computer is
booting press and hold your "F8 Key" which should bring up the "Windows
Advanced Options Menu" as shown below. Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press your Enter key.
Note:
With some computers if you press and hold a key as the computer is
booting you will get a stuck key message. If this occurs, instead of
pressing and holding the "F8 key", tap the "F8 key" continuously until
you get the startup menu.
Trouble Getting into Safe mode
- If after several attempts you are unable to get into Safe Mode as the
computer is booting into Windows, turn off your computer. When the
computer is turned on the next time Windows should notice that the
computer did not successfully boot and give you the Safe Mode screen.
Choose Advanced Options for: Microsoft Windows Vista
Please select an option:
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Enable Boot Logging
Enable low-resolution video (640x480) Last Known Good Configuration (advanced) Directory Services Restore Mode Debugging Mode Disable automatic restart on system failure Disable Driver Signature Enforcement
Start Windows Normally
Description: Start Windows with only the core drivers and services. Use
when you cannot boot after installing a new device or driver. |
Once
you're done in Safe mode if you want to get back into Normal Windows
restart the computer like you normally would and let it boot normally. Click here to get additional information about getting out of Safe mode.
To
get into Windows 98 / ME Safe Mode, as the computer is booting press
and hold your "F8 key" on the top of your keyboard or press and hold the
left or right Ctrl key as the computer is booting. If done properly you
should get into the "Windows 98 / ME Startup Menu" similar to the below
screen example. In this menu choose option 3 by pressing the 3 key and
press enter.
Note: With some computers if you
press and hold a key as the computer is booting you will get a stuck
key message. If this occurs, instead of pressing and holding the "F8
key", tap the "F8 key" continuously until you get the startup menu.
Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu
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1. Normal
2. Logged (\BOOTLOG.TXT) 3. Safe mode 4. Step-by-step confirmation 5. Command prompt only 6. Safe mode command prompt only
Enter a choice: 1
F5=Safe Mode Shift+F5=Command prompt Shift+F8= Step-by-step confirmation [N] |
Once
you're done in Safe mode if you want to get back into Normal Windows
restart the computer like you normally would and let it boot normally. Click here to get additional information about getting out of Safe mode.
To
get into Windows 95 Safe Mode, as the computer is booting, when you
either hear a beep or when you see the message "Starting Windows 95",
press your F8 key on the top of your keyboard. If done properly you
should get into the Windows 95 Startup menu similar to the below screen.
In this menu choose option 3 by pressing the 3 key and press enter.
From Windows Safe Mode click Start / Shutdown and restart the computer. This
will start the computer automatically back into Normal Mode.
Note:
Many users believe that they are still in Safe Mode because the colors
or video may not look correct. Unless in the corners of the screen it
says "Safe Mode", you are not in Safe Mode.
If you are rebooting the computer and it is rebooting back into Safe Mode
(it does say "Safe Mode" in each of the corners), it is likely another
problem exists with Windows preventing it from loading into Normal Windows.
Users
who are running later versions of Windows will get several different
options for different
versions of Safe Mode. For example, you may have options for "Safe
Mode", "Safe Mode with Networking", and "Safe Mode with Command Prompt."
Below is a brief description of each of these different modes.
Safe Mode
The
basic Safe Mode option is usually what most users will want to choose
when troubleshooting their computer. This is the most basic Safe Mode
option and has no additional support.
Safe Mode with Networking
For
users needing access to the Internet or the network they're connected
to while in Safe Mode users may wish to choose this option. This mode is
helpful for when you need to be in Safe Mode to troubleshoot but also
need access to the Internet so you can get updates, drivers, or other
files to help troubleshoot your issue.
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
This Safe Mode would also allow you to have access to the command line (MS-DOS prompt).
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