Users often write: I can’t start my computer, the PC boots with numerous errors, during its startup a blue screen appears and Windows reboots, what should I do? In most such cases, in addition to rolling back the system and reinstalling it, starting the computer in one of the diagnostic modes will help. Let's look at how to log in safe mode on Windows 7 different ways, what he is and when he can help out.
Windows 7 has diagnostic startup modes operating system to solve certain problems. One of them - safe or Safe mode (also called troubleshooting mode) is designed to identify and troubleshoot problems in Win 7, the operation of drivers and hardware components of the computer. Safe mode starts the minimum possible list of processes, services and drivers necessary to ensure the operation of the operating system and basic hardware components. By operating with limited capabilities, problems are identified more quickly because the application software not active.
F8 key
The simplest and most popular way to invoke safe mode on a computer with Windows 7 is the F8 key, pressed while it is turned on.
- First of all, you should restart or turn on your computer.
- After the laptop developer logo appears or motherboard and equipment self-test, press F8.
It is best to press this button approximately once per second or a little more often so as not to miss the right moment.
If the F8 button does not work on the laptop, then the Fn key located near the left Ctrl must be pressed together with it (on most devices this combination disables the module wireless network Wi-Fi).
- When additional ways Windows startup 7 Using the cursor key block, you must go to the desired item and press Enter to enter Safe Mode.
- As a result, a black screen will appear showing the progress of loading system files, and after a couple of tens of seconds the familiar desktop will appear.
Most likely (for owners of large monitors), the screen resolution will be lower than in normal mode, and topics with visual effects will not be involved. A black background will take the place of the usual colorful splash screen, and this is normal.
Run via GUI
We looked at how to run the msconfig utility. Now we’ll use it to boot into safe mode next time.
- Open the command interpreter via Start or Win + R.
- We write the line “msconfig” into the text form and execute the command.
The System Configuration window opens.
- In the first tab, move the trigger switch to the second item - “Diagnostic startup” - and save the new configuration.
- However, if the proposed diagnostic startup modes are not satisfactory, after the second step we go to the “Boot” tab.
- Another shell is with command line support, and Explorer and the network will be inactive;
Registry Editor
- Let's go to the section where global settings for all users are stored - HKLM.
Video instruction
“Diagnostic run” and save the new configuration.
- If you need to enable Safe Mode now, in the next window click “Reboot”. Otherwise, you will be able to enter the diagnostic mode after the next turn on/restart of the PC.
- However, if the proposed diagnostic startup modes are not satisfactory, after the second step we go to the “Boot” tab.
- In the first field, select the operating system that should be loaded in diagnostic mode if there are several of them installed on the PC.
- In the download options, check the box that is highlighted in the screenshot.
- We select a satisfying option from the proposed ones:
- Minimal – launch a graphical interface with a minimal set of services and drivers;
- Another shell - with command line support, Explorer and the network will be inactive;
- Recovery Active Directory– similar to the minimal one, but with activation of the Active Directory service;
- Network - launch network drivers.
You can also enable one or more of the following options:
- Without GUI – start the PC without going through the welcome screen;
- Boot log – all information about the startup process will be written to the Ntbtlog.txt file located on the system volume;
- Basic video – a basic video driver will be loaded to use the minimum capabilities of the video card (working with video and animation will be possible).
- OS information – the boot screen will display the names of the drivers being launched.
- Check the box “Make these settings permanent” if you are sure that you will turn on a PC with this configuration several times in a row.
In this case, do not forget to return everything back when you need to start the computer in normal mode.
- Click “OK” to exit the configuration window and restart the PC, ending all applications while saving progress in them.
Registry Editor
One of the registry keys is responsible for starting safe mode, so you can control the computer startup modes through the registry editor, but for this you need to work from under account administrator.
- Run “regedit” in the search bar.
- Let's go to the section where global settings for all users are stored - HKLM.
- We follow down the hierarchy, as shown in the screenshot.
- Create a partition “25000080” via context menu catalog "Elements".
- Similarly, we add a binary parameter and call it “Element”, following the principle of creating new files and renaming them in Explorer.
- Using the context menu, open the dialog for changing the key value.
- Enter it as shown in the screenshot and save the new settings.
We have considered all the options for calling the safe mode that Microsoft offers.
Video instruction
You can watch a video that shows how to start Windows 7 in safe mode through the GUI in 20 seconds.
Sometimes there is a need to boot the system in safe mode for various reasons. Safe Mode or Safe Mode is a mode in which, when loading, all unnecessary components of the operating system are disabled. Thanks to it, you can identify various errors and eliminate them.
There are two ways how to enter safe mode in windows7:
1. Enter safe mode when the system boots
2. Enter Safe Mode from the operating system environment (if the OS starts)
Entering safe mode when loading the OS
We turn on our machine and, as soon as we hear a squeak, press the F8 function key several times.
In case you see Windows logo 7, then this indicates that you simply did not have time to press F8. Then wait until the system starts, turn off the computer through Start, and start it again by pressing the F8 button several times. On some keyboards and laptops, to open safe mode you need to hold down a special key (usually Fn) and then press F8.
If you have several operating systems installed, use the arrows to select required Windows, then press Enter.
Now in Advanced boot options we need to select “Safe Mode” and press Enter.
We wait until the system boots and you are in safe mode.
Entering Safe Mode from the OS Environment
This method is a little more complicated, however, there is fine tuning of the loading of the operating system. So, go to Start, enter msconfig in the search bar and press Enter.
Next, we need to go to the Boot tab, check the Safe Mode box and select Minimal.
Note
- safe mode (minimal)- the operating system starts with only the most important system services, while network services are disabled;
- safe mode (different shell)– loading the command line of the operating system with the launch of only important services, the graphical interface and network components are disabled;
- safe mode (Active Directory recovery)- the most important services will start, as well as Active Directory directory services;
- safe mode (network)- in this mode, the most necessary services will start in the graphical interface, while the network components are activated;
- without GUI- when the system boots, the welcome screen will not be visible;
- basic video- this mode provides for loading the system in low VGA resolution, while loading standard drivers;
- operating system information- in progress Windows boot the names of the current drivers will be displayed;
- download log- we think it’s clear here, but I’ll explain anyway - when this function is enabled, all information related to the download will be saved in the file %SystemRoot%Ntbtlog.txt.
After you click OK, a window prompting you to reboot will pop up, agree and click Reboot. If you do not want to get into safe mode now, then click “Exit without rebooting”. Now as soon as you restart/turn on your PC, the system will boot into safe mode.
To avoid booting into safe mode, you must return previous settings System startup msconfig. Read above.
I hope the article was useful.
Safe Mode in Windows is a kind of “cure” for the ailments that plague your computer. Its essence is to load the operating system, and preferably nothing more. All programs from automatic startup, all services, drivers, and possibly viruses will not start in safe mode so that you can identify and fix the cause of your computer's malfunction. In Windows 10, the developers removed convenient function entering safe mode using the F8 key, so I decided to tell you how to enter safe mode Windows mode 10 other ways:
- Through the reset button;
- Through the system configuration utility (msconfig);
- Advanced method using the command line;
- Using special download options;
- Using installation disk with Windows 10.
Attention! If you don't understand how to perform these methods, there is a video below that will help you figure this out.
Safe Mode with Restart Button
This method is convenient and simple, so I decided to talk about it first. You need to click on “Start”, then on the “Shut down” button. A menu will pop up with three ways to shut down; hold down the “Shift” key and select “Reboot”.
The monitor image will turn blue and the message “Please Wait” will appear. After loading, we will see three possible options further actions. The first allows you to continue working on the computer, the second takes you to a further selection menu, and the third shuts down the operating system. You need to select the second option “Diagnostics”.
The Diagnostics menu appears. Now you have to click on “Advanced Options”.
If we click on it, we will see a menu with many icons, select the “Boot Options” item, which will allow us to configure the Windows boot settings to get into safe mode.
Here you will find system boot options that will allow you to select safe mode. Now you need to click on “Restart”:
After a quick reboot, you will see a blue screen with boot options. We are interested in the options that are under points: 4, 5 and 6. They differ from each other in the loaded drivers and services that can enable network mode or command line. But we need to select the mode number 4, to do this, press the F4 key.
Starting Safe Mode with msconfig
The utility is a very useful tool for working with the operating system. Using it, we will now launch safe mode in Windows 10.
To start it this program You need to press the key combination “Win” + “R” on your keyboard and enter “msconfig” in the window that appears, click “OK”. You can also launch the “Run” window more in a simple way– right-click on “Start” and select “Run”.
The system configuration window appears. It contains five tabs, each of which is responsible for specific functionality. Go to the “Boot” tab, it contains settings for safe mode. The first step is to choose an operating system that will boot securely.
In the group of elements called “Boot Options” you need to check the box next to “Safe Mode”, under it, using the switch, you can select the boot type, minimal – standard mode, another shell - allows you to use the command line and network - allows you to work with local network and the Internet. We will also set a parameter that defines the timeout, i.e. a time delay before selecting a boot type before starting the operating system.
If such boot settings for a given OS should be made permanent, you can check the box next to the corresponding item. Done, all you have to do is click apply and the next time you reboot you will be asked to choose which mode to start Windows 10 in.
After you enter safe mode and do all the necessary steps, you can go to msconfig and boot the system normally.
Using the Command Prompt to Enter Safe Mode
I find this method quite advanced and interesting. We will need a command line, to launch it, right-click on “Start” and select “Command Prompt (Administrator)” from the menu that appears.
A small black window appears in which you can enter various commands, which the program will execute with the given parameters. Let's enter the following line: bcdedit /copy (current) /d “Safe Mode”(or any other name) and press Enter. You can now close the command prompt.
The command entered above will create a new parameter in the msconfig program (we looked at it earlier). In the "Download" section you will see new opportunity launch the operating system, which will be called “Safe Mode”.
When you go to “System Configuration” and go to the “Boot” tab, you need to click on the 2nd item - “Safe Mode (C:/Windows)” and check the box next to “Safe Mode”. Also pay attention that the timeout is at least 10, since if it is less, you may not have time to select the parameter you need.
Now this option will always be present on your system; if it interferes and creates some inconvenience, then this function can be disabled. To do this, you need to run the utility - press the “Win” + “R” keys and enter “msconfig” and press Enter.
A familiar window will appear, go to the “Download” tab. To delete, select the desired item with the left mouse button and click on the “Delete” button.
Now when you turn on the computer, everything will happen without delay.
Special download options
To use this method, click on the notification icon in the lower right corner of the desktop. And select “All parameters”.
The next stage and all subsequent ones are the same as in the first method described in this article, we confirm the reboot.
The computer will shut down and a boot method selection window will appear before Windows starts. Options 4,5 and 6 correspond to the F4, F5 and F6 keys. All these modes are briefly described in the first method discussed in this article.
Bcdedit /set (default) safeboot minima l and press Enter. Now restart your computer and you will automatically be in safe mode. If you need to return to the initial state(as it was), then enter bcdedit /deletevalue (default) safeboot.
You can also use another method, enter bcdedit /set (globalsettings) advancedoptions true into the command line and then reboot the system. Next, the system will show boot options, where there will be a safe mode. To disable this option, you need to command line enter bcdedit /deletevalue (globalsettings) advancedoptions. Attention! This command can be entered in normal Windows mode.
In today's article, we'll look at how to enter Windows 10 safe mode if the laptop/computer is working properly or the operating system does not start for some reason. The fact is that the usual way of calling a window with choosing an option to launch the operating system has become irrelevant. It has been replaced by several methods that allow you to turn on your PC in safe mode.
Windows 10 Safe Mode, called Safe Mode, is a diagnostic boot mode of the operating system designed to find and solve many problems in the operating system in order to return it to a working state. This mode is used in cases where the computer refuses to start in normal mode, from the last known good configuration, or it is impossible to perform any action due to the use of target files and drivers of Windows 10 itself.
While the PC is booting into Safe Mode in RAM Only the components necessary for the launch and operation of the operating system are placed, such as drivers, system services, Explorer, and the OS kernel. Application software and drivers for peripheral devices that are not needed for computer operation are not loaded.
Safe mode is useful for removing viruses, correcting errors with drivers that have arisen due to their imperfections or incomplete compatibility, and eliminating the cause blue screens and freezes, uninstalling programs, system recovery, activating an administrator account, etc.
The option to boot the computer into safe mode, familiar from the 7, is to use the system configuration utility.
1. Launch the command interpreter, represented by a dialog box called “Run”, which is launched using “Win + R”.
2. Enter system command“msconfig”, which launches a utility to configure the launch of Windows 10.
By the way, the command can be run through the search engine Windows line 10.
3. In the window that appears, activate the second “Boot” tab and select the operating system that should be launched in diagnostic mode.
4. Check the box below the form with the list of OSes for the “Safe Mode” option.
- “Minimal” - classic safe mode with a minimum of system components and Windows Explorer;
- “Other shell” is the new name for the configuration, which was called “Command Line Support”;
- “Network” - with the launch of network drivers in order to use the network connection.
6. Click “Apply” to confirm your intentions and click “OK” to close the window.
7. Using the “Start” menu or another convenient option for shutting down the computer, reboot it.
8. After we launch the system configuration window, and on the “Boot” tab, uncheck the previously checked box in order to return the computer startup to normal mode.
Special launch options
Another method that allows you to start Windows 10 in safe mode if it starts. As in the previous version, all actions consist of performing simple operations.
1. Open the “Settings” window using the search bar, the “Win + R” combination, or the “Start” button.
2. Click on the title of the “Update, Security” section, where we go to the “Recovery” subsection.
3. Find the item “Special options...” and click on the “Restart now” button.
4. After the equipment self-test, a screen of additional computer startup options will appear, where we select the “Diagnostics” option.
5. Then click on “Additional options”, “Boot options” and click “Restart”.
6. In the launch options menu, select desired mode start the computer using the F4 - F6 keys.
In order to launch “Special options” in the case when the “ten” does not load, but the lock screen is displayed, while holding down the “Shift” button, select the “Restart” option after clicking on the button to turn off the computer.
Using the boot device to invoke safe mode
Don't know how to enable safe mode on Windows 10 when it won't start at all? Read the current section to the end.
The only thing you need to run the “tens” in diagnostic mode is bootable media with operating system installation files. An OS recovery disk is also suitable, but it is available to a limited number of users.
1. Start with bootable flash drive using the Boot Menu of your BIOS.
2. Press the “Shift+F10” keys to launch the command line or click on “System Restore” in the window with the “Install” button, where we call “Diagnostics”, go to Extra options, call the command line.
3. Using the command line, run the command: “bcdedit /set (default) safeboot minimal” to launch the classic debugging mode, and then replacing “minimal” with “network”, we boot into diagnostic mode with the launch of network drivers.
4. Close the command line window and reboot.
5. After solving the problems, reboot the OS, launch the command line as before, and enter and execute: “bcdedit /deletevalue (default) safeboot” to turn off safe mode.
Last method
This method will display a window where you can select one of the advanced Safe Mode options. Moreover, it is applicable to any operating system installed on a PC.
- Call the command line by booting from the installation flash drive.
- Enter a long command: “bcdedit /set (globalsettings) advancedoptions true”.
- After a notification appears about its successful completion, reboot, closing the command line.
After the computer restarts, a window will appear with a list of advanced OS boot options.
Next, to deactivate this method of turning on the computer, you need to run: bcdedit /deletevalue (globalsettings) advancedoptions. The command is entered into the command line, called with administrator privileges.
We return the menu called by the “F8” key
If you want to know how to enter Windows 10 safe mode using classic way- “F8” key, finish reading the lines below.
Returning the call to the window with a list of methods for starting a computer is done by editing the “tens” launch configuration file.
1. Launch the command row with the privileges of an administrator account.
2. Execute “bcdedit /deletevalue (current) bootmenupolicy”.
3. After the text “Operation Complete” appears, restart the computer.
4. After self-testing the hardware shell, press “F8” until we see the familiar window with an expanded list of options for launching “dozens”.
To cancel calling the extended list of PC startup options, use the command “bcdedit /set (current) bootmenupolicy standard”.
Choose the appropriate option and fix errors in the functioning of Windows 10 without having to reinstall it.
operating system Windows For personal computers Today it is the undisputed leader in the world market. One of the main reasons for the popularity of this OS is often cited as the ease of use for ordinary users.
However, in addition, the Windows system also has good built-in administrative diagnostic capabilities, as well as tools that allow you to carry out basic actions to restore the computer. About one of these "secret rooms" in the Windows system and will be discussed further.
Windows Safe Mode
When working with computer programs, various emergency situations may arise. They can be called as instability of the system itself, so errors in the operation of a specific application. In addition, sometimes, due to the specific nature of some computer software, its installation and removal are possible only in a strictly regulated environment. This may be due, for example, to deep integration of the application with the system.
To solve many problems and eliminate system malfunctions, experienced users use Windows Safe Mode.
First, let's define what Safe Mode is.
Windows Safe Mode- this is a method of starting the operating system and the conditions for subsequent work in it, which automatically loads drivers, services and applications exclusively necessary for the functioning of the computer
In simple words, Safe mode- this is loading a computer with a minimum set of programs.
Starting the system in safe mode can be useful in case of unstable operation of the system in normal mode for various reasons. Moreover, often if computer won't turn on in the usual way, that is, there is a chance that it will still be possible to start it in safe mode. In addition, this operating system option is excellent for removing some viruses and traces of their existence from the computer.
But, for the same reasons why running in Safe Mode can be very useful, this method of turning on the computer is not suitable for everyday use. The resulting Windows functionality is too stripped down. Although, of course, in an emergency, an exception can be made for undemanding operations.
Start Windows in Safe Mode
Now it would be useful to know how to enter Windows safe mode.
The options and paths to enter safe mode may vary depending on the version of your operating system. Let's look at the main ways to enter Windows Safe Mode.
Ⅰ Enter Safe Mode using hotkeys
This method is only suitable for older versions Windows systems(in the case of Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 10, the method will only work if the system is installed on Legacy BIOS, and not on the new UEFI BIOS). You can use it if you need get into Safe Mode in Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7, or Windows 8/8.1 And Windows 10 with Legacy BIOS.
Turn off the computer. Press the power button and then tap the key several times F8(or F4, less often - other options, depending on the manufacturer of the motherboard/laptop) on the keyboard. In the case of Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 10 on UEFI BIOS, you can try to use the key F8 (F10, F4 or others), but we’ll talk about that below.
A menu will appear in front of us with additional options downloads
By pressing the up/down arrow buttons on the keyboard, we get to the item Safe mode and press the key Enter
Ⅱ Enter Safe Mode via System Configuration
This option is suitable for entering Safe Mode on all existing Windows operating systems.
Run the utility on the computer Execute going to Start - All programs - Standard(in Windows 10 the utility Execute is in the catalog Service), or by holding down the keys on the keyboard Start(on some keyboards this is marked as Win) And R. In the window that opens, enter the command
Msconfig
and press the button Enter.
On Windows XP, in a new window, go to the BOOT.INI tab and in the field Boot Options check the box next to /SAFEBOOT. Click the OK button.
On new versions of the operating system, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 10 window System Configurations will look a little different
Now we restart the computer. The system will start in Safe Mode.
Just keep in mind that after this, with each reboot, Windows will start in safe mode. To avoid this, you need to go back to System settings and uncheck the box Safe mode
Ⅲ Enter Safe Mode via Recovery Options
This path is suitable for producing running in safe mode Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 10.
So, first we need to enable System Restore mode. This can be done either from Windows settings, and from the shutdown menu:
After this, you will see an action selection window, where you will need to go to Troubleshooting
Boot Options
And click the Restart button
We wait for the computer to restart and see a window with startup options
F1-F12 F4
Ⅳ Enter Safe Mode from the Command Line
The next method is suitable for users who are not afraid to use team Windows string . It also works on all versions of the operating system, up to the newest one today - Windows 10.
Launch the command line on behalf of the Administrator
In the console that opens, enter the command
And press the key Enter
Next we reboot the machine, wait for it to turn on and see what is already familiar to us previous method launch options window
Here you see the line button correspondence diagram F1-F12 on the keyboard and Windows startup options. To get into Safe Mode we need to press the key F4
To turn off appearance Boot options Every time the system starts, you need to run the command on the command line as Administrator
Ⅴ Enter Safe Mode from the Windows installation disk
This method can also be implemented on any version of the Microsoft OS. But, unlike all those described above, we will need not only an already installed copy of the system, but also installation Windows disk the same version that is installed on the PC, or Windows Recovery Disk
We insert the existing disk into the computer/laptop drive and boot from it (you can also use a USB drive with a bootable a copy of Windows). In the first window, select the language and your region and click Next. In the next window you Not click on the Install button and click on System Restore
On the command line we execute the command we now know
Bcdedit /set (globalsettings) advancedoptions true
And click the Continue button. The system will reboot with the startup mode selected.
To disable this option, run on the command line as Administrator
Bcdedit /deletevalue (globalsettings)advancedoptions
Ⅵ Enter Safe Mode through an incorrect system shutdown
This method can also allow you enter Safe Mode on any version and edition of the Windows operating system but we we do not recommend resorting to it
, while you have other options. It can be called unwanted or extreme.
The point is that you need shut down your computer urgently:
- or long press the power button on a PC or laptop case;
- or turn off the computer by unplugging the PC power cord or disconnecting the laptop from charger, disconnect the battery from it.
The next system startup after such an abnormal shutdown should begin with suggestions for download options computer.
It only makes sense to resort to such radical measures if, as usual, Windows operation you do not have the opportunity to use one of the methods described above
Working in Windows Safe Mode
We have looked at the main ways that can help you open Windows in safe mode. Next, you need to act depending on the reasons that forced you to start the system in this way.
If you have problems turning on your computer after installing some program or device driver, then you need to remove the problematic software from Windows startup, how to do this is described in detail in the entry:. You may have to completely remove the unstable program from your computer according to the instructions given in the recording
If system failures are caused by a virus attack, then you need to scan your computer with an antivirus utility and get rid of any malware found.
Stable systems to everyone and good luck in mastering the intricacies of Windows
