How To Start in Safe Mode

When your computer comes across some unpredicted problem, you might require starting it in Safe Mode. Not only that the process of launching safe mode helps in troubleshooting your computer, but it also help you resolving directory damage or issues affected by software complaint.

It is highly important to follow the instructions related to start Safe Mode for your specific version of Windows in order to launch it safely and effectively. Starting safe mode differs according to the operating system. This article will help you in providing instruction on how to launch a safe mode in your computer depending on the operating system.

If the operating system of your computer is Windows 95, begin by starting the computer, followed by POST diagnostics and memory count and then start by pressing the key F8. You will find Safe Mode on the Startup Menu to choose. Then reboot your computer.

For the computer with Windows 98/Me operating system, start by restarting your computer and then press F8 key just after the memory count and POST diagnostics. Restart your computer again after choosing the Safe Mode appearing on the Startup Menu.

For operating system with Windows 2000 computer, there are some detailed steps to be followed. You should shut down the Windows and turn off the power if the computer is running. After waiting for 30 seconds, turn on the computer. Tap the F8 key once you seed the black-and-white Starting Windows bar at the screens bottom. You will find the Windows 2000 Advanced Options Menu appearing in the screen. Make sure that you have selected the safe mode option and then press enter. You will find you computer beginning to start in Safe mode. After completing the troubleshooting, you are required to close all the programs and restart the computer normally.

Booting your computer with operating system like Windows XP are different from others. At first you have to shut down the turn off the power and turn on the computer after waiting for 30 seconds. Once you tap the F8 key, you will see Windows Advanced Options Menu on the screen. If your computer provides a keyboard error message display, then it is recommended to restart the computer and try the process of booting again. After ensuring that the Safe Mode option is selected, press Enter to start in Safe Mode. You should close the programs and restart after finishing the whole troubleshooting to begin normally. Starting Safe Mode in Windows Vista operating system is also done in the same way.