A. Windows 2000 / XP users
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 access the Windows 2000 / XP in Safe Mode when the computer starts press and hold your "F8 Key" which should bring "Windows Advanced Options Menu" as shown below. Use your arrow keys to select "Safe Mode" and enter your key move.
Note: Some computers, when you press a button as the computer starts, you get a solid core message. If this happens, instead of pressing and holding the "F8", continuously tap the "F8" to the Start menu.
Difficulty in Windows 2000 or Windows XP in Safe mode - If after several attempts, you are not on Windows 2000 or Windows XP in Safe Mode as the computer boots up Windows, turn off the computer. If the computer is turned on when the next time Windows should notice that the computer does not start, and enter 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 do in safe mode, when you get back into normal Windows, restart your computer normally, and want, it's normal to go start.
B. Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 users
To get into the Windows Vista and Windows 7 in Safe Mode when the computer starts press and hold your "F8 Key" which should bring "Windows Advanced Options Menu" as shown below. Use your arrow keys to move the "Safe Mode" and enter your key.
Note: On some computers, you press a button as the computer starts, you get a solid core message. If this happens, instead of pressing and holding the "F8", continuously tap the "F8" to the Start menu.
Difficulty in Safe mode - If after several attempts, you can not use Safe Mode when the computer boot up Windows, turn off the computer. If the computer is turned on when the next time Windows should notice that the computer does not start, and enter 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. |
C. Windows 98 / ME users
To get into Windows 98 / ME in safe mode when the computer starts, press "F8" at the top of the keyboard or press and hold the left or right Ctrl key while the computer starts. If done correctly you would the "Windows 98 / ME Startup Menu" similar to the example screen below. In this menu choose option 3 by pressing the button 3 and press Enter.
Note: On some computers, you press a button as the computer starts, you get a solid core message. If this happens, instead of pressing and holding the "F8", continuously tap the "F8" to the Start 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 do in safe mode, when you get back into normal Windows, restart your computer normally, and want, it's normal to go start.
D. Windows 95 users
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.
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