Restart in Safe Mode, why and how?
- Safe Mode is a diagnostic mode of Windows. When you start your computer in Safe mode, only the specific components necessary to perform the operating system are loaded.
- Safe mode does not allow some functions, like connecting to the Internet for example.
- It loads a basic video driver with a low resolution, which explains the different aspect of your programs and the Windows desktop.
- Desktop icons may also have changed their location because of this low resolution.
- There are several reasons that can lead us to restart in safe mode, here I mention that to us.
- For many files, especially files malware, it is impossible to remove because they are running. If you have tried, for the most part, we get an error message indicating that the file is being used by someone or by an application.
- When started in Safe Mode, only the necessary files are loaded, deleting files is now possible due to inactivity.
Start in Safe Mode with Windows XP and Vista
Use this method (using the F8 key) if you have a single operating system (Windows XP or Vista) installed on your computer.
- Restart your computer. The computer begins processing instructions known as the Basic Input / Output System (BIOS). The display depends on the BIOS manufacturer. Some computers display a progress bar referring to BIOS, others may not indicate the process underway.
- At the end of loading the BIOS, start pressing the F8 key on your keyboard (or F5 if F8 does not work). Do this until the advanced options menu of Windows appears. If you start pressing the F8 key too soon, it is possible that some computers display the message "keyboard error". To resolve this problem, restart the computer and try again.
- By using the arrow keys, select "Safe Mode" menu and press Enter.
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