Showing posts with label safe mode. Show all posts
Showing posts with label safe mode. Show all posts

Thursday, June 23, 2011

What Can Safe Mode Do for You?

Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. By running your computer in safe mode, non-essential processes do not start and non-core components are disabled and you can fix many computer errors. Here will show you how to reset  Windows password, delete stubborn files and get rid of virtues.
Reset lost Windows Password
Bypassing a lost Windows password is not as difficult as you think. Forgot Windows password? Start your computer, press F8 to enter safe mode to reset it. Once you are in safe mode, you can follow the steps listed below to reset the lost Windows password:
1.       Right-click Computer to select Manage.
2. In the coming Local Users and Groups screen, double-click Local Users and Groups, and then click Users.
3. Right-click the account that you need to reset the password for, and then click Set Password.
4. Type and confirm the new password.
Delete Stubborn Files
When you intend to delete some files or empty the recycle bin, sometimes an error message that “Cannot delete file because it's being used by another person or program” may appear, though these files are not in use actually.  A recommend solution to fixing this problem is to boot your computer into safe mode and delete them. By running your computer in safe mode, non-essential processes do not start and non-core components are disabled. In another word,
Get Rid of Viruses
Safe mode is a boot option in the Windows operating system that starts the system in a reduced functionality mode. This reduced functionality has the advantage of making it easier for antivirus programs to remove viruses from the computer, since more system files are freed up for scanning and disinfection. If you have a virus you cannot delete or if your system will not boot up correctly and you suspect a virus is the problem, you can run virus scanning in Safe Mode by using the following steps.
1. Launch your anti-virus software and run a virus scan on your "C:" drive. The screen will flicker, and you will see your computer revert to its "Setup" mode. This is normal. A thorough scan can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the size and percentage of free space of your hard drive.
2. Reboot your computer and allow it to go into normal mode. Your anti-virus software should produce a virus report, detailing what malware was found during the scan in safe mode.
Well, you can do many significant things with safe mode. Next time, if you forgot Windows password, just try with this safe mode, which can do a great favor for you.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

How Safe Mode Helps to Reset Windows Password?

There are times we need to start the computer in safe mode to troubleshoot and fix issues with Windows. This is called minimalistic mode, where only basic files, drivers and programs are loaded. Hence with only critical programs are active we can easily identify program causing specific issue.
What is Safe mode?
Safe mode loads Windows with only basic drivers and files. For example, startup programs do not load in safe mode. In safe mode, display is pretty bad as video drivers do not load. Also, there is no internet connection in safe mode.
Steps to start PC in Safe Mode
1. Make sure there is no dics in CD / DVD or floppy drive. Also, no additional external device like USB or pen drive should be connected to computer. Now click on start and reboot / restart the computer.
2. As the computer restarts and you see the manufacturer logo on dark screen (like Dell logo or Acer logo) continuously tap F8 key. This should be done before the Windows start logo. If you see Windows logo, repeat above steps.
3. You may get option to select operating system, make a selection, press Enter. Now you get advanced boot screen with options like Repair your computer, Safe mode, Safe mode with networking, Normal mode and many more.
4. Select Safe mode option and press the enter key. You will get desktop screen with fudged colors (video drivers don’t load in safe) and no internet connection.
To boot out of safe mode, just restart or reboot the computer. This time, do not press any key and let the computer boot to the desktop screen. Alternatively, you can press F8 at startup screen and select normal mode.
As we have now get more info about Safe Mode, then what can it do? It is featured that we can use Safe Mode for our Windows password recovery. If you forgot the login password, you can take it like this to reset Windows password.
How to reset Windows Password from Safe Mode?
1. Restart your computer and press F8 just before the Windows logo shows up.
2. Select "Safe Mode" from the list that shows up and press "Enter" on your keyboard to begin booting in Safe Mode.
3. Choose the extra administrator account that shows up on the screen and wait until the boot process completes.
4. Go to your Start menu and click "Run."
5. Enter "control userpasswords2" and press "Enter" on your keyboard.
6. Click on the account you lost the password for.
7. Click the "Change the Password" link and write another password that you can remember easily. Click the "Change Password" button and restart your computer after you finish.
Now you can easily reset Windows admin password from safe mode. But the premise is that you must have another available administrative right account and password.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

What Can Safe Mode Do for You?

While Windows is a versatile and powerful operating system, there are times that it can be frustrating. This frustration is particularly evident when you install a new software application or add drivers for some new hardware. Suddenly, the computer crashes or locks up. You reboot the computer and it loads a strange looking Windows desktop with the words Safe Mode in the four corners. What is this?
Safe Mode is a special way for Windows to load when there is a system-critical problem that interferes with the normal operation of Windows. The purpose of Safe Mode is to allow you to troubleshoot Windows and try to determine what is causing it to not function correctly. Once you have corrected the problem, then you can reboot and Windows will load normally.
There are 3 kinds of Safe Mode, which play different role when we take for use.
Safe Mode – This is the default option and is usually the best choice. This mode will load only the absolute minimum processes necessary to start Windows 7.
Safe Mode with Networking – This option loads the same processes as Safe Mode but also includes those that allow the networking functions in Windows 7 to work. You should choose this option if you think you may need to access the Internet or your local network while troubleshooting in Safe Mode.
Safe Mode with Command Prompt – This version of Safe Mode also loads a minimum set of processes but will allow immediate access to the Command Prompt. This is a valuable option if more advanced troubleshooting is necessary.
As we know, Safe Mode can help us to reset Windows password with ease as long as you have the administrator permission.
But if you cannot log on Windows with an account that has administrator permissions, you will be not able to enter Windows safe mode. In that case, I’m afraid you’ll need Windows Password Unlocker Professional to help to bypass Windows  password and get back in your protected computer. Windows Password Unlocker allows you to reset lost Windows password with a bootable CD/DVD or USB flash drive. It takes you take less than 5 minutes.

Monday, March 28, 2011

What Can Safe Mode Do In Windows 7?

What is Safe Mode?
According Wikipedia, Safe Mode is a diagnostic mode of a computer operating system (OS). It can also refer to a mode of operation by application software. Safe Mode is intended to fix most, if not all problems within an operating system.
One of the easiest way to start the Safe Mode is as follow:

1.Turn on your computer.
2.Press the key or hit all the time during the Starting Windows 7 message.
3.Use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode, then press the < Enter > key.
Well, next we will talk about what can Safe Mode do or what’s the kinds of functions with it?
Functions on Safe Mode
Firstly, it is good at restoring the system breakdown. When some new computer users encounter such trouble, they are used to reinstall the pc system instead of restarting the computer and use the Safe Mode to restore.
Secondly, Safe Mode helps us to thoroughly clear up the virus for our Windows 7 users. Though some kinds of anti-virus software have updated day after day, sometimes they still can not clean drastically in normal mode as they may infect each other. Or, some kinds of ware could not work under DOS. At that time, it is better for us to start Safe Mode.
Thirdly, some Windows 7 users like to reset Windows 7 password with Safe Mode once their Windows password is lost or forgotten. It seems to be a useful and secure way to bypass the user password.
In a matter of fact, Safe Mode performance a great function in Windows 7 or Windows XP/Vista. Next time, you can DIY with these problems above with Safe Mode.