Monday, 18 November 2013

What is Safe Mode & How to Start Windows 8 in Safe Mode?

In Safe Mode, Windows will load using a basic set of drivers, providing an ideal environment for troubleshooting problems caused by recently-installed devices, drivers, and applications.

You will also be able to perform a System Restore in Safe Mode, so you could return your computer to a point before you installed a troublesome program or driver.

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To access Safe Mode in Windows 7, turn on your computer and repeatedly press the F8 key during the initial boot-up process, which will bring up Windows’ Safe Mode options.

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In Windows 8, you can force the PC to go into Safe Mode from within Windows. You can refer following article to start  windows 8 in safe mode.

How to easily enter safe mode in windows 8? 

Once inside Safe Mode, you should be able to delete the driver or application that’s causing a problem, or you can re-install the troublesome program or driver to see if doing so will resolve the issue.

If removing the application does not solve the problem, try a System Restore to a point back in time where the computer was working well. System Restore is also a good option for those who have been hit with a virus or other malware that’s taken over your computer, because you can go back in time to a point before the virus was installed.

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