How to enter the safe mode of Windows 7

When working on a computer to solve special tasks, troubleshooting errors and problems with starting in normal mode, it is sometimes necessary to boot in "Safe Mode" ("Safe Mode"). In this case, the system will work with limited functionality without launching drivers, as well as some other programs, elements and OS services. Let's figure out how different ways to activate the specified mode of operation in Windows 7.

Method 2: "Command Line"

You can also go to "SAFE MODE" using the "Command Line".

1. Click "Start". Click on "All Programs".



2. Open the "Standard" directory.



3. Having found the "Command Line" element, click on it right mouse button. Select "Run from the administrator".



4. "Command Line" will open. Enter:

   BCDEDIT / SET {DEFAULT} BootMenupolicy Legacy

   Press ENTER.



5. Then you should restart the computer. Click "Start", and then click on a triangular icon, which is located to the right of the inscription "Completing work". A list of where you want to select "Restart".



6. After restarting the system will boot in the "Safe Mode" mode. To switch the option to start in normal mode, you need to call a "command line" again and enter it:

   BCDEDIT / SET Default BootMenupolicy

   Press ENTER.



7. Now the PC will start again as usual.

The methods described above have one significant disadvantage. In most cases, the need to start the computer in "Safe Mode" is caused by the inability to enter the system in the usual way, and the actions described above can be performed only by previously running the PC in standard mode.

Lesson: Enabling "Command Line" in Windows 7

Method 3: Run "Safe Mode" when loading a PC

In comparison with the previous, this method does not have drawbacks, as it allows you to download the system in "Safe Mode" regardless of whether you can start the computer by the usual algorithm or you can not.

1. If you are already running a PC, it must first restart to accomplish the task. If, however, it is currently turned off, simply press the standard button on the system unit. After activation you will hear a beep, indicating on BIOS initialization. Immediately after you hear it, but be sure to enable Windows welcome screen, press the F8 key repeatedly.

   Attention! Depending on the version of BIOS, the number of installed on the PC operating system and the type of computer, there may be other options move to the start-up mode. For example, if you have multiple operating systems, when you press F8 to open the disk selection window the actual system. Once you have using the arrow keys to select the desired disc, press Enter. On some laptops it is also required to move to the inclusion type dial combination Fn + F8, because the default function keys are deactivated.



2. Once you have made the above steps, the window opens select the startup mode. Use the navigation buttons (arrows "Up" and "Down"). Choose the appropriate for your goals safely startup mode:
   • With command line support;
   • With Networking;
   • Safe mode.

   Once the desired option is highlighted, click the Enter.



3. The computer will start in "Safe Mode."

Lesson: How to go to the «Safe Mode» through the BIOS

As you can see, there are several options for entering the "Safe Mode" on windose 7. Some of these techniques can be realized only pre-running the system in normal mode, while others are feasible without having to start the operating system. So you need to look at the current situation, some of the embodiments of the objectives chosen. Still, it should be noted that the majority of users prefer to use the launch of «Safe Mode» PC startup, after initializing the BIOS.