In order to detect broken drivers, troubleshoot system problems, identify and remove malware, as a rule, safe mode (BR) is used. When you download and install unlicensed software, there is a risk that your computer will stop loading at all. By launching the BR, you can take advantage of system recovery by selecting the point when the computer worked without failures. But it’s also important to know how to exit Windows 7 safe mode.
Limitations
Safe mode is designed to detect malfunctions and restore normal system operation. Moreover, in this mode only the most necessary programs and drivers are launched, which increases the chances of a successful loading of the operating system. The safe mode of Windows 7 is launched with a minimum graphics resolution (800 x 600 pixels), so the interface has a simpler look.
It is important to know that when using the BR, you will not be able to connect to the Internet, since the drivers for the devices necessary for this will not load. However, this problem is solved by choosing a BR with loading the appropriate drivers.
Remember that in safe mode, third-party programs (for example, games) do not load , since those that are needed for the operating system to work are launched.
How to start Safe Mode?
One of the options to enter the Win 7 BR is to use the F8 button on the keyboard during boot / restart of the computer. Pressing it repeatedly will bring up a menu in which you will need to specify one of the OS startup options:
- The standard BR includes the main drivers that support Windows.
- With support for network drivers, drivers are launched that enable you to connect to the Internet.
- With command line support - this very line is loaded (Command Promt).
- Last successful configuration - the system boots using the last saved working parameters.
There are other options for starting the BR (for example, debug mode, VGA mode). You can switch between them using the keys on which the arrows are shown (if necessary, check that Num Lock is turned on).
Download Windows 7 safe mode using the msconfig command
The method of downloading the BR, which is described above, is relevant in the case when for some reason you cannot start the computer in standard mode. If you have such an opportunity, it is recommended to use the "System Configuration" tool.
Press the key combination Win + R to display a window where you need to enter the command "msconfig". The "System Configuration" section opens, where you must select the "Download" item. Now check the box next to the Safe Mode option and check the Minimum option.
It remains only to click "OK" and select the "Restart" button. If you want the next Windows startup to be performed in safe mode, then click the "Exit without rebooting" button.
Disabling Safe Mode
So, the launch of the problems should not cause, now you need to figure out how to exit the safe mode of Windows 7. In fact, everything is very simple, because you will need to perform all the same actions as when loading using the "msconfig" command.
When you find and fix all the problems with your computer, go back to the system configuration and uncheck the box next to the "Safe Mode" option.
After the computer restarts, the safe mode of Windows 7 will turn off.
Cannot start Safe Mode. Options for solving the problem
Sometimes when you try to load the system into the BR, a blue screen appears. Most likely, this is due to a registry change. How to fix this situation? It is recommended that you try to repair the damaged registry using the free SafeBootKeyRepair utility. You can download it, for example, from the Kaspersky Lab website.
Unzip the archive and run the file corresponding to the Windows 7 operating system. Now turn on the computer restart and try to start the BR again.
There is another way - using AVZ antivirus. Download and run it. Now select the “File” section and then “System Restore”. After that, check the box next to "Restore boot settings in SafeMode" and click "Perform marked operations."
Troubleshoot troubleshooting in safe mode
So, you know how to exit Windows 7 safe mode and how to start it. Now you need to find and eliminate the reason why the system crashes.
Well, if you know which program is harmful to the computer. In this case, just go to the control panel, then open the "Programs and Features" section and delete the conflicting file.
If you don’t know exactly what causes the computer to malfunction, then it is recommended to check all programs that are in startup. Perhaps you can find the one that interferes with the normal operation of the system.
Another option is to try to restore the OS. Right-click on the “Computer” icon (located on the desktop) and go to “Properties”. Open "System Protection" (left menu) and click "Restore". Now specify a recovery point or check the Recommended Recovery feature.
Good to know!
There are keyboards on which the F1-F12 buttons are disabled by default. To enable them, you must press the Fn key (it may have a different name, for example, F-key).
To call the menu with the options for loading the OS, you need to have time to press the F8 button until the Win 7 OS icon appears.
If you use the arrows that are located on the keys with numbers, then make sure that Num Lock is turned on.
In new computer models, when you press the F8 button, not a menu with safe mode options may appear, but a window where they suggest choosing from which device to boot the system. Use the arrows to select the appropriate option and press F8 again.
After troubleshooting, do not forget to disable the safe mode of Windows 7 in the system configurations.
Finally
Now, knowing how to exit the safe mode of Windows 7, and most importantly - by learning how to run it, you can independently remove malware, take advantage of system recovery. Nothing complicated here. You just need to adhere to some recommendations.