how to boot windows 7 in safe mode

Question

Hello

I  am   unsure  as to    why I  have to  restart the  UPS  in order  to     access  safe mode  on my  computer If  I am not wrong  all  editions  of  Windows  must boot in  safe mode      when  F8 is held down   prior  to normal  start-up  I  am unable to   do  exactly  what  I could  in   Windows  98,98SE&XP Pro in  Windows  7 Ultimate you may ask   Do I  attach   external devices Yes  but   I remove them  before  trying  Safe Mode  Any Solutions I have an assembled  computer  not  branded  Pleasde  Assist  Me

Thank   You

Answer 1

Accessing Safe Mode using the F8 function key can be difficult in practice. You should keep tapping the F8 key and not just press the key. An easier way is to access safe mode from normal mode by selecting Start, Control Panel, Run, type msconfig and press the ENTER key. Select the Boot tab and check the box before Safe Boot. Click on Apply and OK.

To revert to Normal mode uncheck the box before Safe Boot. Click on Apply and OK.

Answer 2

When you boot into safe mode the system does not load all installed drivers. It is often used when you have a problem and are seeking to establish the cause. There are a number of variants enabling the user to select some services and not others. If you select safe mode your anti-virus software does not load and you do not have an internet connection. If you want safe mode with an internet connection you select safe mode with networking.

Your friend may just be saying that you do not need safe mode. Most of the time this is true but there are occasions when you do need it. You can get situations where the computer will not boot in normal mode but will boot in safe mode. In that situation safe mode gives access to system tools like Event Viewer and your System Information file which enables you to looks for clues as to the nature of problem preventing the computer from  booting in normal mode.

Answer 3

To investigate disk space usage download and install Treesize (freeware).

http://www.jam-software.com/treesize\_free/

Information on Treesize

http://www.jam-software.com/treesize\_free/

When you open Treesize select Scan from the Menu and you will see a list of drives. Click on C and it will generate a list of Folders.

Post the names and the sizes of the 6 largest folders and the total at the top of the list.

A saving easily overlooked. Type Disk CleanUp in the Search Box above the Start Button and press the ENTER key. Click on OK and after the space calculation you will see a window with a list of Files to delete. Use the scroll bar to the right of the window to see the entries further down the list. Check the box before Service Pack BackUp Files and click on OK

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/122262-windows-7-sp1-disk-cleanup-tool.html

These files need to be retained for perhaps a month after the Service Pack has been installed as they are needed if you need to uninstall the Service Pack. A month is a reasonable time to see whether the service pack has caused problems.

Answer 4

Hi Girish,

The issue description seems a bit unclear and I would like to have a better understanding before we start working on it. I appreciate if you could help me with more information.

1.      Are you unable to boot into safe mode? Do you receive any error message/code?

2.      What happens when you press f8 button?

3.      Are you able to boot to the desktop?

There are few instances where it took people some time to get to the safe mode, some pressed F8 too slowly, too fast, permanently or too late but eventually all succeeded. Try using on external keyboard. If you are unable to boot to desktop, I would suggest you to perform a startup repair and check if it makes any difference.

Startup Repair: frequently asked questions

http://Windows.microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/Startup-Repair-frequently-asked-questions

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What are the system recovery options in Windows 7?

http://Windows.microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/What-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-7

In addition, you can do a System Restore from Windows Recovery Console.

Reply with more information to help you better.

Answer 5

Hello  Anil Kumar B

                                    I   can    boot to   the desktop  Normal Mode  and as  Windows     is supposed to  boot in safe mode on  using   F8 you  may know   a blue dialog box  appears  it lists    the  cd/dvd  writer  the hard disk and  as I  must  select   hard disk as I  have done for years   do you suggest I  insert the  32 bit  Windows 7 Ultimate  DVD  in the optical drive  myself  of tell   some one  with  better knowledge  to    see why this computer   wont  start in safe mode      according to the steps described I  must  point out that it will  show the  Advanced Menu  if  I   switch off the    UPS and   turn it on  again  A  Windows   or  Hardware   issue   A  ???

I  will   ask  my    system  admin   engineer  and   show him the  links  you  kindly   sent me Please   give   more   hints  on   solving   this  issue your advice will  help to  add to my knowledge   of    various  Windows topics

Thank     You