2007-10-17 16:52:38 · 5 answers · asked by sekar 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Normal mode loads all drivers and services, like networking, virtual machine, and so on.
Safe mode only loads those hardware and generic dirvers it needs to display a gui and a couple of other devices like the mouse, keyboard, CD ROM drive, Hard drive, and USB. No other services are available for any programs that you want to run. It is a maintenace mode not a fully functional mode.
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2007-10-17 16:58:47 · answer #1 · answered by rider200 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Safe mode is a special diagnostic mode of windows that is primarily used for troubleshooting Windows problems. It basically is just Windows running on the absolute minimum services / resources, so some things like printing, sound etc may not work while in safe mode.
Safe mode is accessed by hitting the F8 key during the boot-up sequence.
2007-10-17 23:58:01 · answer #2 · answered by rjfoster22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Safe mode is a diagnostic mode used by certain computer operating systems, including Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X, as well as other complex electronic devices. While an operating system is in safe mode, it will have reduced functionality, but it is easier to isolate problems because many non-core components are disabled. An installation that will only boot into its safe mode typically has a major problem, such as disk corruption or the installation of poorly configured software that prevents the operating system from successfully booting into its normal operating mode.
Though it varies by operating system, typically safe mode loads as few executable modules as possible and usually disables devices, except for the minimum necessary to display information and accept input. Safe mode can also take the form of a parallel "miniature" operating system that has no configuration information shared with the normal operating system. For example, on Microsoft Windows, the user can choose to boot to the Recovery Console, a small text-based troubleshooting mode kept separate from the main operating system (and can also be accessed by booting the install CD), or to various "safe mode" options that run the dysfunctional operating system, but with features such as video drivers, audio and networking disabled.
Safe mode typically provides access to utility and diagnostic programs so a user can troubleshoot what is preventing the operating system from working normally. Safe mode is intended for maintenance, not functionality, and provides minimal access to features which often frustrates users who are only aware that their computer "isn't working right".
2007-10-18 00:20:57 · answer #3 · answered by Bhanuprakash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Safe mode disables pretty much all drivers and allows you to do maintanence easily...and safe mode sucks...u can't surf web listen to music watch videos play games or anything....Normal mode is more difficult to perform maintaninence tasks, but u can do all the fun stuff
2007-10-18 00:02:17 · answer #4 · answered by jerm1027 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Safe mode is a diagnostic tool that loads the BARE MINIMUM of windows components.
So basically, it strips half the functionality out of windows so you can remove problem software.
2007-10-17 23:57:28 · answer #5 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋