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        • How to Disable your built-in Camera
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How to Force Safe Mode on restart without editing BOOT.ini

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Safe Mode
nable to boot into Safe Mode even after hitting F8 during startup? This usually brings up a blue screen with many boot options including but not limited to Safe Mode. Windows booted into Safe Mode allows you solve many computer problems by running diagnostic utilities, and programs such as antivirus, antispyware/antimalware without the delay and interruption of nonessential software. In fact, in Safe Mode, Windows will only load those programs absolutely necessary to function. This also means that internet access will not be available. Following this tutorial, I will show you how to activate Safe Mode, without editing the BOOT.ini file. This method will cause your computer to go into Safe Mode on all subsequent start ups, until you change the settings back.
Things You'll Need:
* Windows OS
PictureStart/Run/msconfig
1. Open msconfig in Windows XP by clicking on the Start menu and selecting Run. In the Run command window, type msconfig and click OK.
 a. Open msconfig in Win 7 by clicking on the Start menu, typing msconfig in the search bar and hitting Enter. Select Yes in the User Account Control pop-up window to open the utility.
 b. Open msconfig in Win 8 by moving the cursor to the upper/right-hand corner of your screen, click the Search icon, highlight the Apps tab and type msconfig in the search bar, then hit Enter.

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Boot Options
2. Click on the BOOT.INI tab, when the System Configuration Utility window opens. Then click to add a check mark in the box next to /SAFEBOOT. The radio button next to MINIMAL should automatically select. Click OK to exit.

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To restart or not...
3. Update your antivirus software before completing this next step. Otherwise, select 'Exit Without Restart' until you have completed all necessary updates and reboot afterward. You will see a small window giving the options to Restart or Exit Without Restart. Select Restart.

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Entering Safe Mode
4. Read and accept the notification as you start the computer in Safe Mode using Win XP. This notification does not appear on Win 7 or Win 8. Once you have corrected the problem(s) by running repair utilities and antivirus software, you should reboot the computer normally.
 a. Read the Windows Help and Support file, which opens automatically in Win 7 and Win 8, to better understand Safe Mode and how to use it.
 b. Access this Help file in Win XP by first clicking a blank spot on the desktop, hitting the F1 
key to invoke the Windows Help and Support utility, then typing What is safe mode? into the 
search bar before hitting Enter. Choose the corresponding title in the list.


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System Configuration Boot Utility
5. Change the sequence to keep from booting into Safe Mode by re-entering msconfig. In the General tab, you will notice Selective Startup automatically selected. Select the radio button next to Normal Startup - load all device drivers and services. Click OK then, in the System Configuration pop up window, click Restart.


Tips
* While you are in the System Configuration Utility, edit the Timeout counter to decrease startup time. Reducing the number to between 2 - 6 seconds should bring a noticeable improvement.

* Running Disk Defragmenter in Safe Mode also optimizes RAM memory.

Warnings
* If you discover a virus, worm or keylogger, turn off System Restore [deleting backup points] to keep from reinfecting your computer on restart. Remember to turn it back on afterward,  once you are sure your System is clean. Create a new Restore point, first thing!

Original Copyright 11/20/2009 All Rights Reserved. Questions? Comments? Contact Me
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        • How to Disable your built-in Microphone
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      • How to Add a Second HDD (a Slave Drive) to your PC
      • How to Add a Shutdown Shortcut to your Windows desktop
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      • How to Add Keywords to Your Website
      • How to Add Safe Mode to your Windows Boot Menu, by editing the BOOT.INI file
      • How to Backlink your online content
      • How to Block a Pinterest Follower
      • How To Comply with Amazon FTC Regulations
      • How to Connect to a Public WiFi Network
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      • How to Fix an Optical Scroll Mouse
      • How to Force Safe Mode on restart without editing BOOT.ini
      • How to Improve Computer Performance
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      • How to Optimize your online content
      • How to Repair Windows Offline Help and Support
      • How to Replace a Dell Vostro 2510 LCD Inverter
      • How to Replace a Dell Vostro 2510 LCD Screen
      • How to Safely Eject ReadyBoost
      • How to Securely Wipe a Hard Disk Drive
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      • How to Boil Eggs Without Cracking Shells
      • How to make Ramen Noodles more interesting
      • How to Make your own Chopsticks
      • How to scratch Hearty Turkey and Rice Soup
      • How to Slow Cook Beans & Rice with Sausage
      • How to Slow Cook Venison Stew
    • Health >
      • How to Build a Strong Freestanding Inversion Rack
      • How to Pack a Blood Specimen for Air Travel
      • How to Tell if you have Bed Bugs
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        • How to Install a vented Glass Block window
        • How to Pour Concrete Footers for Jack Posts
      • Electrical >
        • How to Control Outdoor and Ceiling Lights with a Timer
        • How to Install a Breaker Panel Receptacle
        • How to Install a Switched Receptacle
        • How to Install Outdoor Motion Lights
        • How to Replace a Doorbell
        • How to Replace a Door Chime
        • How to Wire multiple lights on a Porch Circuit
      • Exterior >
        • How to Calculate a Roof Pitch in Degrees
        • How to Frame a Dormer
        • How to Install Vinyl Outdoor Swings
        • How to Install Vinyl Soffit
        • How to Paint Wood Doors
        • How to Reduce your Cooling costs by painting your Roof white
      • Interior >
        • How to Build a Hide A Safe to Protect The Family Jewels
        • How to Build Boxed Ceiling Beams
        • How to Frame Interior Walls
        • How to Install Crawl Space Insulation
        • How to Increase your Cordless Phone Range
        • How to Install Vinyl Mini Blinds
        • How to Remove Spray Foam Insulation From Hands
        • How to Resize an Interior Composite Hollow Core Door
      • Plumbing >
        • How to Repair Copper Pipes
        • How to Replace a Water Heater Thermocouple
        • How to Solder a Plumbing Joint
        • How to Stop Water Pipes From Vibrating
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      • How to Administer a bitter pill to a Cat
      • How to Administer subcutaneous hydrating fluids to an ailing Cat
      • How to Paper train a Green Iguana
    • Wildlife >
      • How to Escape from a Bear in the Woods
      • How to Field Dress a Whitetail Deer
      • How to Legally live-trap and relocate Squirrels in the State of Maryland
    • Yard & Garden >
      • How to Build a Concrete Outdoor Fire Pit
      • How to Build your own Pond
      • How to Change the Tire on a Riding Lawn Mower
      • How to Install a Chain Link Fence Gate
      • How to Seed Flagstone Walkways With Moss
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