Start button

Start Button

A. The Start button was first introduced with the release of Windows 95 and found in all future versions of Microsoft Windows since then. The Start button allows users to access their computer programs, or Microsoft Windows to configure. In the photo on the right are some examples of the Start button in Windows. The first launch was the first gray button to start many of the original versions of Microsoft Windows found. Secondly, the start button, a brief appearance in Windows XP. Load, the start button, also called the Start Orb, only the Windows logo in a circle and are familiar with Windows Vista and Windows 7.

By default, the Windows Start button is always found in the lower left of the screen. This can be on the top left or top right of the screen by the Windows taskbar can be changed. By pressing the Start button, open the Start menu to access all programs installed on your computer, search, run, access the Control Panel and documents.

B. Start is a command that allows a user in a separate window in Windows from the Windows command line to start. See the start command for further information about this command.

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Windows Safe Mode

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.

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.

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.

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 ============================= 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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