HP PCs - Windows 7 Safe Mode

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In Safe Mode, Windows might look different, because Safe Mode uses a low graphics mode (VGA at 16 colors) for the display. Also, the words Safe Mode appear in the four corners of the screen.

1. Turn on the computer and immediately begin pressing the F8 key repeatedly.
2. From the Windows Advanced Options Menu, use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode, and press ENTER.
   The computer will automatically exit Safe Mode when it is shut down.

1. Click Start , and type msconfig into the Search box. Click msconfig.
   If prompted, type the Administrator password or provide confirmation.
   Figure : Opening the System Configuration tool

   
   The System Configuration tool displays.
2. Click the Boot tab.
3. Under Boot options, click Safe boot and select Minimal.
   Figure : Boot tab of the System Configuration tool

   
4. Click Apply, and then click OK.
5. When prompted, click Restart.
   Figure : Restart the computer

   
   The computer starts in Safe Mode.
6. When you have finished troubleshooting, exit Safe Mode by opening the System Configuration tool again. On the General tab of the System Configuration window, select Normal startup and click OK.