Safe mode is a function, which is available in most of the operating systems, software programs and electronics. This mode allows the device or program some limited functionality for allowing the user to focus while performing the diagnostic tests. This operating mode has a striped-down nature, which is designed for the safety of the user. Knowing how to run safe mode can be very safe for your operating system.
One of the best reasons for starting the device in safe mode is when the device is not working properly. When you restart in this mode, the user can look for the root of the problem. For instance, you might have installed new software, which is conflicting with the normal operations of the program, causing some errors. When you open the software in safe mode, the user will ensure that the new add-on does not load.
All the operating systems can be started in safe mode for allowing people to get rid of malware and viruses that load at startup. Safe mode will have limited functionality, since the system will always turn on minimum programs or devices. However, it can take longer time to start up, since the device will test itself in the process of booting. All the software programs will have different ways for accessing the safe mode and it is important to know about running safe mode in your device. Here are some simple steps to run safe mode.
Safe mode in Firefox
- Before you start, you will have exit from all the Thunderbird and Firefox applications. You can check the task manager for making sure that all the active programs have been closed. If you notice any open programs, then highlight them and click on end task.
- Now click on the ‘start’ menu and choose the ‘run’ option. In the text box enter, ‘firefox-safe-mode’ and then choose continue in ‘safe mode’.
- Always remember when you perform this function; the browser will revert to the default settings when you are in safe mode. Go to the browser and see if there are any problems when your device is in safe mode. Now, you can make some modifications or remove all the troublesome add-ons.
Run windows in safe mode
Use the F8 mode
- First, you will have to restart your computer by clicking on the ‘start’ menu and then click on ‘turn off’ and then ‘restart’. If your system has frozen completely, then hold down the power button for about ten seconds and then press it again for power back up.
- Now, start pressing the ‘F8’ key repeatedly on the keyboard when your computer starts booting up. If you receive any error message, try once again; wait for some more time before you tap on the ‘F8’ key.
- Check the ‘windows XP advanced option’ menu and look for the ‘safe mode’ option. You will have to select this by using the arrow keys and then press ‘enter’ on your keyboard.
- Start rebooting your computer in windows XP and in normal mode after you have completed the diagnosis.
System configuration tool
- Close all the programs on your computer screen so that you can see your desktop. Click on ‘start’ and ‘run’.
- Start type ‘Msconfig’ inside the ‘run’ text field and then click ‘enter’. This will signal the system configuration utility to start.
- Now, you will have to look for the tab, which says ‘BOOT.INI’ and click on it. Check on the box, which says ‘/SAFEBOOT’ and then click on ‘ok’. A button ‘restart’ will appear you will have to click on that.
- Now, you can complete your diagnostics.
Tips and Warnings:
- You will have to look for a safe mode shortcut under the ‘start’ menu, so that you can save time. It will be located under your operating system program folder.
- When in the safe mode dialog box, you will have the liberty to make some permanent changes before you click on continue in safe mode. If you want to disable some add-ons permanently or if you want to reset the toolbar, and then click on the make changes and you can restart when highlighted. If you do not do this, then all the features inside the safe mode will be temporary.
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