How do I start Computer on Safe Mode?
When you start the PC in Safe Mode, these autorun locations are not used, and no software is started automatically. [ This can allow virus and spyware removal programs the opportunity they need to remove the malicious software completely.
If you are having virus or spyware problems on your PC, you should always run antivirus and anti-spyware programs in Safe Mode to ensure that they have maximum effect.
Running System Restore in Safe Mode to Recover a Non-booting System
If you have System Restore enabled on your system, you may still run into problems with software or bad drivers. If your
Windows XP installation will not boot normally, how do you get to your restore points? You can go to the most recent restore point by using the “last known good configuration (your most recent settings that worked)” option in the Windows advanced options menu, but if that does not fix your problem, use Safe Mode. Note that you cannot create restore points in safe mode; only load them.
Troubleshooting Software Problems
Have you ever installed new software and found that your PC now refuses to even boot? With the range of possible hardware and software configurations for PCs, it is practically impossible for software makers to test fully their applications in all circumstances. Faulty drivers or software can cause a whole world of problems on a Windows system. Constant crashing or failure to even boot are two of the most common symptoms. Fortunately, Windows Safe Mode gives you a chance to put things right by disabling or removing the offending software.
Fixing driver problems
If you have installed a new driver for your graphics card or other peripheral, and your PC has gone haywire as a consequence, Safe Mode can help you reverse the damage. The most common signs of driver malfunction are blue screens and other crashes during the Windows loading process.
Of course, you can uninstall and roll back device drivers in Windows XP, but this comes as little consolation if you cannot boot correctly into the operating system. ]
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