safe mode
<operating system> An alternative way to start Microsoft Windows such
that only a minimal set of software components (drivers and background
processes) are loaded, making it easier to diagnose problems. Safe mode loads a
standard low resolution video driver and does not support connection to the
Internet.
Windows will sometimes restart in safe mode automatically following a crash. All
Windows versions except Windows 3.1 can be started in safe mode, usually by
holding the Ctrl or F8 key while the computer is restarting. To start Windows NT
in safe mode you need to edit C:\boot.ini.
Once the problem is fixed you need to restart Windows normally to load all the
installed components.
(2004-12-31)
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