There are certain things you need to know about safe mode Windows 7. Safe mode is a great troubleshooting option that helps in removal of any existing problem that may be hampering the speed and normal working of the computer. Only the most basic files and drives that are necessary to run the computer are used. The settings which are causing problems can be eliminated, and fresh ones implemented. In case you are not sure of the problem, the mode can also help you in finding it.
You might also come across a situation when your computer itself starts in Safe Mode. This means software or a program is preventing the computer to start in normal mode. If the problem is because of new software installed by you, the recovery option in the control panel can be used.

Starting Safe Mode Windows 7

Before starting safe mode Windows 7, you must remove all the floppy disks, CD’s or DVD’s that might be there in the computer. Once done, restart the computer. This can be done by clicking on start, shutdown and restart buttons in a sequence.
Press and hold the F8 key while your computer restarts. Ensure that the key is pressed before the appearance of the windows logo. In case the logo of windows appear before you were able to press the key, wait for computer to boot completely and repeat the entire process again. In case you have more than one operating system installed on the computer, you would need to select the windows 7 operating system by using the arrow key and pressing enter.

Now the advanced screen options would appear. Again use the arrow keys to select one of the safe mode windows 7 options and press enter. The computer would start in safe mode.

You can exit the safe mode by shutting down the computer and starting it again normally.

The Safe Mode Options

There are three different safe mode options present in the advanced screen settings for you to select from.
• Safe Mode
• Safe Mode with Networking
• Safe Mode with Command Prompt

Safe Mode

Concerning safe mode Windows 7, safe mode allows the computer to start with the minimum drivers and services required for operation.

Networking Safe Mode

Other than having the basic minimum services and drivers, safe mode with networking also use the network drivers and services. This means while using the computer in safe mode, you would have access to internet and other computers attached through the network.

Command Prompt Safe Mode

This mode is usually meant for the IT professionals or administrator who knows how to work in the command prompt. Instead of normal windows interface, an interpreter that works on the special commands is opened.