Safe boot mode of the Microsoft Windows operating system (Safe Mode) is usually called a special diagnostic mode of protection against failures. Among its features is the minimum sufficient configuration of drivers and system services to identify possible OS problems.
Instructions
Step 1
Turn on the computer while holding down the F8 function key (standard recommended method) and wait for the Boot Device dialog box to appear for the procedure to enter Safe Mode.
Step 2
Select the hard drive you want to use and confirm your choice by pressing the Enter function key.
Step 3
Press the F8 function key again and select "Safe Mode" in the "Windows Advanced Boot Options Menu" dialog box that opens using the arrow keys.
Step 4
Use your account and confirm the execution of the command to switch to the safe boot mode of the operating system by clicking the "Yes" button in the system warning window that opens on the computer desktop.
Step 5
Call the main menu of the operating system Microsoft Windows 7 or Microsoft Windows VIsta by clicking the "Start" button to perform an alternative procedure for entering Safe Boot Mode and go to the "Run" item. Another way to invoke the Run dialog is to simultaneously press the Win + R function keys.
Step 6
Enter the value msconfig in the "Open" field and confirm the execution of the command by clicking the OK button.
Step 7
Go to the General tab of the System Configuration dialog box that opens and apply the check box to the Diagnostic Startup - Load Basic Drivers Only and Start Basic Services box in the Startup Option section.
Step 8
Confirm the execution of the command by clicking OK and restart the computer in the selected mode (for Windows Vista / 7).
Step 9
Use one of the possible options: - safe mode with a minimum set of services and drivers; - safe mode with the installation of network drivers; - safe mode with command line support.
