Computer Tips # 62 : How to get into Safe Mode?

Looking to safe mode in Windows in for? If you can not boot into Windows in normal mode, You need to save mode to fix the problem that your computer can not boot up normally.

In Safe Mode, Windows will load the drivers and services thatonly works for Windows only. The settings in the Windows startup programs is a basic condition. To allow users to correct the problem.

In this time, I will tell you how to get the safe mode on Windows XP and windows Vista. You have to understand that. If you install the driver or changethe settings on your computer. You may want to use “Last Known Good Configuration” before you will go to safe mode.

Last Known Good Configuration is to load the last configuration active in the window. However, if it replaced each time you log into the computer, so if a problem has occurred, make sure to try this option before logging into the computer again.

there are 3 types of Safe Mode, so read the descriptions below to figure out which one is good for you.

Safe Mode – The basic option that loads Windows with a GUI interface and is usually what most people should choose when troubleshooting their computer.

Safe Mode with Networking – If you need access to the Internet or the network while in Safe mode, then this is the option to choose. This mode is useful when you need to fix a problem that requires an Internet connection so you can get updates, drivers, or other files to help fix your problem.

Safe Mode with Command Prompt – This mode will load with just the MS DOS command line prompt. Useful if you need to run a DOS command like fixboot or chkdsk.

To get into the Safe Mode in Windows 2000 / XP / Vista, re-boot the computer and then press and hold the “F8 Key” which will then bring up the “Windows Advanced Options Menu“. Scroll down to “Safe Mode” using the arrow keys and press Enter.

Note that sometimes if you press and hold the F8 key, some computers will start to beep annoyingly, so in that case, simply tap the F8 continuously during the boot up period.

If you are still not able to get into Safe Mode, you can try to kill the power on the computer to turn it off and then turn it back on. If Windows shuts down unexpectedly, it will usually bring up the Advanced Boot Options menu automatically.

You can get out of safe mode by just restarting the computer. If you’re in the command prompt, you can exit safe mode by typing in Exit.