BootMode Enum

Definition

Specifies the boot mode in which the system was started.

public enum BootMode
Inheritance
BootMode

Fields

Name Value Description
Normal 0

The computer was started in the standard boot mode. This mode uses the normal drivers and settings for the system.

FailSafe 1

The computer was started in safe mode without network support. This mode uses a limited drivers and settings profile.

FailSafeWithNetwork 2

The computer was started in safe mode with network support. This mode uses a limited drivers and settings profile, and loads the services needed to start networking.

Remarks

This enumeration defines identifiers that represent the standard operating system startup modes.

This enumeration is used by the BootMode property of the SystemInformation class.

The Normal boot mode is the standard system startup mode. The FailSafe boot mode is also called safe mode. The FailSafeWithNetwork boot mode is also called safe mode with networking.

Applies to

Product Versions
.NET Framework 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2, 4.8, 4.8.1
Windows Desktop 3.0, 3.1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9