Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Windows Safe mode is intended for maintenance, not functionality

Windows operating system in safe mode will have reduced functionality, but the capability of diagnosing problems is easier because many non-core components are disabled (turned off). You have to boot into its safe mode when it has a major problem, such as disk corruption, uninstallation of some software that cannot be done in normal mode, the installation of poorly configured software that prevents the operating system from successfully booting into its normal operating mode.

In order to access the Windows' safe mode, you have press F8 key when the system boots. Also, in a multi-boot environment with multiple versions of Windows and Linux installed side by side, the F8 key can be pressed at soon after selecting the operating system.

Though it varies by operating system, typically safe mode loads as few executable modules as possible and usually disables devices, except for the minimum necessary to display information and accept input. Safe mode can also take the form of a parallel "miniature" operating system that has no configuration information shared with the normal operating system.

Safe mode typically provides access to utility and diagnostic programs so a user can troubleshoot what is preventing the operating system from working normally. Safe mode is intended for maintenance, not entertain, and provides minimal access to features which often frustrates users who are only aware that their computer "isn't working, but safe mode works".

As safe mode is a troubleshooting method, you can use safe mode to remove drivers and software that are not accessible in normal mode. Delete files that are also non accessible due to many reason like malware and registry errors.

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