How to exit the safe mode in Windows 7. Disabling Safe Mode in Windows 7

In order to detect broken drivers, troubleshoot system problems, identify and remove malicious programs, as a rule, use the safe mode (BR). When you download and install unlicensed software, there is a risk that your computer will stop booting at all. Running the BR, you can use the system restore, selecting the point when the computer worked without fail. But it's also important to know how to exit the safe mode of Windows 7.

Restrictions

Safe mode is designed to detect malfunctions and restore normal operation of the system. In this mode only the most necessary programs and drivers are launched, which increases the chances of successful loading of the operating system. Running safe mode Windows 7 occurs with a minimum resolution of graphics (800 x 600 pixels), so the interface has a simpler look.

It is important to know that if you use the BR, you will not be able to connect to the Internet, since the drivers required for this device will not load. However, this problem is solved by choosing the BR with the load of the corresponding drivers.

Remember that in a secure mode, third-party programs (for example, games) are not downloaded, since the ones that are needed to run the operating system are launched.

How to start Safe Mode?

One option to go to the BR Win 7 is to use the F8 key on the keyboard while the computer boots / reboots. Pressing it repeatedly will bring up a menu where you need to specify one of the options for starting the OS:

• Standard BR includes the basic drivers that support the operation of Windows.
• With the support of network drivers - drivers are started, enabling you to connect to the Internet.
• With command line support - this line is downloaded (Command Promt).
• Last successful configuration - the system is loaded using the last saved working parameters.

There are other options for starting the BR (for example, debugging mode, VGA mode). You can switch between them using the arrow keys (if necessary, check that Num Lock is enabled).

To load a secure Windows 7 mode by using the "msconfig" command

The way of loading BR, about which it is written above, is actual in that case when you for any reasons can not start the computer in a standard mode. If you do, you should use the "System Configuration" tool.

Press the combination of Win + R buttons to display a window where you need to enter the command "msconfig". The "System Configuration" section opens, where you need to select "Download". Now check the box next to the "Safe Mode" option and check the "Minimum" option.

It remains only to press "OK" and select the "Reset" button. If you want the next Windows startup to be performed in safe mode, then click the Quit without reboot button.

Disable Safe Mode

So, you should not cause problems to start, now you need to figure out how to exit the safe mode of Windows 7. In fact, everything is very simple, because you need to perform all the same actions as when you boot using the command "msconfig".

When you find and fix any problems with the computer, go back to the system configuration and uncheck the box next to the "Safe Mode" option.

After the computer restarts, the safe mode of Windows 7 will be disabled.

I can not run Safe Mode. Solutions to the problem

Sometimes when you try to boot the system into the BR, a blue screen appears. Most likely, this is due to a registry change. How to fix the current situation? It is recommended that you try to restore the damaged registry using the free utility SafeBootKeyRepair. You can download it from the Kaspersky Lab website, for example.

Unpack the archive and run the file that corresponds to the Windows 7 operating system. Now, restart the computer and try to start the BR again.

There is another way - the use of AVZ antivirus. Download and run it. Now select the "File" section, and then "System Restore". After that, check the box next to "Restore boot settings in SafeMode" and click "Run checked operations".

Troubleshooting in Safe Mode

So, you know how to exit the safe mode of Windows 7 and how to run it. Now it is necessary to find and eliminate the reason for the system failure.

Well, if you know what program harms your computer. In that case, just go to the control panel, then open the "Programs and Features" section and delete the conflicting file.

If you do not know exactly what is causing the computer to work incorrectly, then it is recommended to check all programs that are in startup. Perhaps you can find one that hinders the normal operation of the system.

Another option is to try to restore the OS. Right-click on the "Computer" icon (located on the desktop) and go to "Properties". Open "System Protection" (left menu) and click "Restore". Now, specify a recovery point or check the "Recommended recovery" feature.

Good to know!

There are keyboards on which the F1-F12 buttons are disabled by default. To enable them, you need to press the Fn key (it can have another name, for example, F-key).

To bring up a menu with OS boot options, you need to press the F8 button before the Win 7 OS icon appears.

If you use the arrows that are located on the number keys, make sure Num Lock is turned on.

In new computer models, pressing the F8 button may not display a menu with safe mode options, but a window where you are prompted to choose from which device to boot the system. Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate option and press F8 again.

After fixing the problem, do not forget to disable the safe mode of Windows 7 in the system configurations.

Finally

Now, knowing how to get out of the safe mode of Windows 7, and most importantly - by learning how to run it, you will be able to remove malicious programs yourself, use system recovery. There is nothing complicated here. You just need to follow some recommendations.