A diagnostic mode that Windows95 or 98 can start in, with minimal configuration and generic drivers so that system errors can possibly be corrected. You can access this mode by pressing F5 or F8 when you see the words "Starting Windows" on the screen at startup.
Safe Mode is a way for the Windows operating system to run with the minimum ...
A special mode for starting Windows 95 or 98 that uses simple, default settings so that you can at least get into Windows and fix a problem that makes it impossible to work with Windows otherwise. The default settings use a generic VGA monitor driver, no network settings, the standard Microsoft mouse driver, and the minimum device drivers necessary to start Windows.
A special diagnostic mode that Microsoft Windows can boot to which permits problems to be diagnosed and repaired. In this mode, Windows loads a minimum number of drivers and bypasses all advanced settings. Windows may automatically start in safe mode if it is not shut down properly or if the system unexpectedly fails for some reason.
After a crash, Windows automatically restarts in "Safe Mode". In doing so, only absolutely necessary system files and drivers are loaded. This allows you to make changes to the system, which would be impossible during normal operation. It can also be used to get rid of faulty programs, or viruses, worms and trojans.
If you need to boot up your computer in 'safe mode' it means you've probably got a problem to sort out. Safe mode only loads the very minimum of systems and allows for easier diagnosis of problems.
A built-in safeguard that enables recovery from a corrupted software image. For more information, see Safe Mode.
A special operating mode of Windows 95 that is selected if Windows detects a problem when starting. Safe mode does not let you do anything except try to work out and fix the problem. When you first install Windows 95 you should create a safe mode floppy disk that contains the configuration details for your PC. If nothing else works, Windows will ask you to insert this disk and will copy the initial settings over
A cut-down version of Windows which you can launch instead of the full version for troubleshooting purposes.
In some versions of Windows, such as Windows 95, a boot mode in which most drivers and peripherals are disconnected to allow the user to correct some problem with the system. This will occur if the system was not shut down properly or if the system failed to complete a boot-up.
When Windows detects problems, or is shut down abnormally, it will load itself up in Safe Mode. All "extras" such as sound and advanced video are turned off. Returning to normal mode usually just requires you to restart the machine.
a temporary method of running Windows using the absolute minimum in resources. In the event of a hardware failure or malfunction, it can become necessary to run the operating system in the Safe Mode. In safe mode, it is sometimes possible to back up files and otherwise rescue data that is subject to loss due to eminent hardware failure. Windows is often able to alert the user to such problems before they actually occur. It would be wise to print out the instructions for Safe Mode operation prior to needing them. To do so, go to Start, Help, type “Safe Mode†into the keyword prompt box, click on Display and print the instructions for safekeeping.
A software mode that enables users who use Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP to enter safely into Windows and correct any problems that may be preventing them from entering normal mode. What makes safe mode different from normal mode is it uses Windows default drivers and settings, this helps users correct issues so they can get back into normal mode. Safe mode was first introduced in Microsoft Windows 95 and is available in all versions of Microsoft Windows except Microsoft Windows 3.x, Windows NT 3.0, and Windows NT 4.0.
If your Microsoft Windows computer detects a problem, it will boot into Safe Mode. Some programs and troubleshooting also require you to boot into Safe Mode (Usually by hitting the 'F8' key on your keyboard while it boots up). In Safe Mode all the frills, bells and whistles are turned off. The video card in your computer which lets you set the size of icons and such is turned off as well so everything on your screen will be large and limited to 16 colors.
The mode you enter when Windows 95/98 is not working properly by pressing F8 when you start your computer and selecting "safe mode" from the list. It is used in times of dire computer breakdown or malfunction so that Windows can be told on bootup to go into "safe mode". In this state many of the device drivers are not started so you hopefully have a chance to fix whatever is stopping the machine from working, perhaps by installing the correct device driver or correcting settings in the control panel etc. See also Windows, Device, Device Driver and Bootup.
This is a Windows 95 mode that is automatically loaded if Windows crashes during boot up. You can access Safe Mode anytime if you press the "F8" key when the screen says "loading Windows." This will bring you to a menu that allows you to boot into safe mode. Safe Mode is a special mode of Windows that loads with minimal driver support. The purpose of it is to help resolve boot problems. For example, if you install the wrong graphics driver, Windows crashes when it's loading. When you restart Windows, it will boot into Safe Mode and use the standard VGA driver with 60 Hz refresh rate. This will allow you to go to the Display Properties function and switch the video driver back to something that works. There is no reason to go into Safe Mode unless you are crashing during boot up or you are trying to diagnose a driver problem.
Safe Mode is a diagnostic mode used by certain computer operating systems, including Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X, as well as other complex electronic devices. While an operating system is in safe mode, it will have reduced functionality, but it is easier to isolate problems because many non-core components are disabled. An installation that will only boot into its safe mode typically has a major problem, such as disk corruption or the installation of poorly configured software that prevents the operating system from successfully booting into its normal operating mode.