How to Boot your pc in Safe Mode
February 7, 2009 Computer Tips And Tricks
You might need to boot in to safe mode when troubleshooting your PC. Sometimes a driver problem or spyware
infection will require a fix in safemode before you can use Vista as normal.
Safe Mode loads the least set of drivers and components, letting you perform many tasks to restore problems but at a cost of reduced functionality. The best course of action is to perform a system restore.
To boot in to safe mode, press F8 just before the Vista loading screen appears. If you are unsure when this is, just keep repeatdely pressing the F8 key after the BIOS screen has disappeard. If you have done this correctly will be taken to an Advanced Boot Options menu.
You can then choose one of the safe mode options with the arrow keys and then press enter.
- Safe Mode – this will launch the most basic version of safe mode. Use this version unless you need internet access.
- Safe Mode with Networking – same as above, however network/internet access is included. Only use this if you require this functionality.
- Safe Mode with Command Prompt – this adds command prompt access to safe mode. It is doubtful you will need this mode.
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