How To Start Computer In Safe Mode Windows 7

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    How To Start Computer In Safe Mode Windows 7
    1. Immediately after the computer is powered on or restarted (usually after you hear your computer beep), tap the F8 key in 1 second intervals.
    2. After your computer displays hardware information and runs a memory test, the Advanced Boot Options menu will appear.
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    You should now see the Advanced Boot Options screen. If not, you may have missed the short window of opportunity to press F8 in the previous step and Windows 7 is probably now continuing to boot normally, assuming it's able to. If this is the case, just restart your computer and try pressing F8 again.
    Here you are presented with three variations of Windows 7 Safe Mode you may enter:
    • Safe Mode with Networking. Starts Windows in safe mode and includes the network drivers and services needed to access the Internet or other computers on your network.
    • Safe Mode with Command Prompt. Starts Windows in safe mode with a command prompt window instead of the usual Windows interface. This option is intended for IT professionals and administrators.
    • Enable Boot Logging. Creates a file, ntbtlog.txt, that lists all the drivers that are installed during startup and that might be useful for advanced troubleshooting.
    • Enable low-resolution video (640×480). Starts Windows using your current video driver and using low resolution and refresh rate settings. You can use this mode to reset your display settings. For more information, see Change your screen resolution.
    • Last Known Good Configuration (advanced). Starts Windows with the last registry and driver configuration that worked successfully.
    • Directory Services Restore Mode. Starts Windows domain controller running Active Directory so that the directory service can be restored. This option is intended for IT professionals and administrators.
    • Debugging Mode. Starts Windows in an advanced troubleshooting mode intended for IT professionals and system administrators.
    • Disable automatic restart on system failure. Prevents Windows from automatically restarting if an error causes Windows to fail. Choose this option only if Windows is stuck in a loop where Windows fails, attempts to restart, and fails again repeatedly.
    • Disable Driver Signature Enforcement. Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be installed.
    • Start Windows Normally. Starts Windows in its normal mode.
    Using the arrow keys on your keyboard, highlight either the Safe Mode,Safe Mode with Networking, or Safe Mode with Command Prompt option and press Enter.

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