In safe mode, also known as failover mode, the system boots in a minimal configuration. If the instability of Windows is caused by newly installed programs or drivers, the diagnostic mode allows you to identify the problem software.
Instructions
Step 1
After turning on the computer, wait for the end of the initial polling of devices and press F8 on the keyboard. If your computer has multiple bootable disks, use the control keys ("Up" and "Down") to select the desired system and press Enter.
Step 2
In the "Menu for additional boot options" with the "Up" and "Down" keys, position the cursor on the "Safe mode" item and confirm the selection by pressing Enter. Window will load only those drivers without which it will not be able to work: system services, disks, keyboard, mouse, monitor and video adapter in VGA mode. Answer “Yes” to the request to continue working in safe mode, otherwise the system recovery process will start.
Step 3
If you choose Safe Mode with Network Drivers Loading, you will still be able to work on the local network. This mode can be useful for testing a computer using remote access.
Step 4
In Safe Mode with Command Line Support, the cmd.exe command is run instead of the Windows interface. You will be entering commands in the console window.
Step 5
If, while working in Windows, you have set display parameters that are not supported by your monitor, select the "Enable VGA mode" item. The system will boot into VGA mode with a resolution of 640x480 pixels. Right-click on an empty space on the "Desktop", select the "Properties" option and go to the "Options" tab. Change the settings to those that your monitor supports.
Step 6
Last Known Known Boot allows you to back-up your system to a restore point created by a user or a system. In Windows XP, restore points are created automatically before installing new programs or drivers. Choose the rollback point that is closest in time to the date when the system problems began.
