Why do computers have a SAFE MODE - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

KJH278 · 03-12-2005, 07:26 PM

what is the safe mode used for

gilligan fanatic · 03-12-2005, 07:27 PM

I belive it has something to do with kids not being able to mess anything up on the computer.

Warm & Fuzzy · 03-12-2005, 07:28 PM

It helps to diagnose/fix problems. Some problems can't be fixed in the regular mode.

Brent88 · 03-12-2005, 07:30 PM

When you have a virus... you have to run the computer in safe mode most times in order to get rid of it.

KJH278 · 03-12-2005, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent88

When you have a virus... you have to run the computer in safe mode most times in order to get rid of it.

How do you get rid of a virus while your in safe mode

robyrob · 03-12-2005, 07:53 PM

most of the time when you use your computer in normal mode, there are many programs and different components being loaded into memory. You will typically have drivers for your video and sound cards, your display adapter, modem or network cards, usb devices, printers, scanners, mouse, keyboard, hard drive, cd/dvd drives, and any other peripherals that you have connected to your computer. You may also have software that runs in the background that is necessary for various tasks, like writing to cd's, updating your software, "helper" programs that monitor your printer or scanner or other devices, antivirus and firewall software, instant messenger software, backup and system restore components, crash or error monitoring components etc. - basically a very large number of things that could potentially cause problems but are normally needed for everything to work the way you want it to.

Safe Mode bypasses ALL of those, instead only loading the most basic components necessary to boot into Windows. This means loading only generic drivers for essential items like network and video - this is why the screen looks all big and blocky with "ugly" colors in Safe Mode.

The purpose for Safe Mode is simple - if ANY one of those programs running in the background is making your computer crash or act "funny" or preventing it from booting into Windows, it gives you an easy way to disable ALL of them (including most Spyware and Viruses) until you can fix whatever the problem is and get everything back to normal.

robyrob · 03-12-2005, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by STEPH_McMAHON_FAN

How do you get rid of a virus while your in safe mode

the EASIEST way is to update your antivirus software and try run a scan, if it cant remove the virus you want to at least identify WHAT the virus is, then look for a removal tool that you can download and run (in SafeMode) to disable and remove the virus.

Dude111 · 11-01-2025, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Warm & Fuzzy

It helps to diagnose/fix problems. Some problems can't be fixed in the regular mode.

Ya if ya know how to

I had a problem on mine that DID NOT HAPPEN IN SAFE MODE but I didnt know how to fix it myself (uugghh) I guess im not as computer smart as I thought I was..

I like that the display problem does not happen in safe mode,but why doesnt it??

Whats causing it??

Alot of things are loose in the tower,etc.... I guess im lucky its been my friend for along as it has.. It cetainly wasnt treated well before I got it!! (Its a mess in there)

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03-12-2005, 07:53 PM	#6
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,203	most of the time when you use your computer in normal mode, there are many programs and different components being loaded into memory. You will typically have drivers for your video and sound cards, your display adapter, modem or network cards, usb devices, printers, scanners, mouse, keyboard, hard drive, cd/dvd drives, and any other peripherals that you have connected to your computer. You may also have software that runs in the background that is necessary for various tasks, like writing to cd's, updating your software, "helper" programs that monitor your printer or scanner or other devices, antivirus and firewall software, instant messenger software, backup and system restore components, crash or error monitoring components etc. - basically a very large number of things that could potentially cause problems but are normally needed for everything to work the way you want it to. Safe Mode bypasses ALL of those, instead only loading the most basic components necessary to boot into Windows. This means loading only generic drivers for essential items like network and video - this is why the screen looks all big and blocky with "ugly" colors in Safe Mode. The purpose for Safe Mode is simple - if ANY one of those programs running in the background is making your computer crash or act "funny" or preventing it from booting into Windows, it gives you an easy way to disable ALL of them (including most Spyware and Viruses) until you can fix whatever the problem is and get everything back to normal.
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03-12-2005, 07:28 PM	#3
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	It helps to diagnose/fix problems. Some problems can't be fixed in the regular mode.