Our First Article is What is Safe Mode?
Our Second Article is getting in and getting out of Safe Mode.
Below are safe mode articles by operating system. Click on your computer’s operating system below.
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Safe Mode Windows Vista XP Seven 7
This is one in a series of articles on safe mode, and we cover other operating systems as well.
Our first was What is Safe Mode, and then we covered getting in and out of safe mode in a general manner.
How to start a Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows XP operating system in safe mode
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We will be restarting your computer so make sure you prepare your computer for that by removing disks, saving documents, and closing programs.
Click on Start button and then click the arrow next to the Lock button and then click restart. Allow the computer to completely shut down first. Then…
- Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options Menu (Pictured above) will then appear. If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again. (If you have more than one operating system use the arrow keys to highlight the operating system you would like to boot in safe mode)
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Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected by using your down arrow key to highlight the words ‘safe mode’. If you miss it? Use your up arrow key to go back.
Press Enter once you are on the highlighted ‘safe mode’. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.
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Safe Mode Windows 2000
This is one in a series of articles on safe mode, and we cover other operating systems as well.
Our first was What is Safe Mode, and then we covered getting in and out of safe mode in a general manner.
How to start a Windows 2000 operating system in safe mode
Windows 2000 doesn't have the system configuration utility and can only be started in safe mode by using the F8 key during system startup.
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Restart your computer
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During start up as soon as you see the Starting Windows logo press the F8 key on your keyboard.
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From the Windows 2000 Advanced startup menu select safe mode by using the arrow keys and press ENTER when complete.
- I will mention there is an option called, Last Known Good Configuration. This feature enables a user to load the last working version of Microsoft Windows. Its something like system restore in more current versions of Windows Operating Systems.
Once you are finished with your fixes you can restart your computer once again to get OUT of safe mode!
Here is a Microsoft Article on safe mode that goes into more detail if you need it.
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Thank you for reading our How-To Guide for the Computer Beginner
On Safe Mode for Windows 2000.
Safe Mode Windows 98 Windows ME
This is one in a series of articles on safe mode, and we cover other operating systems as well.
Our first was What is Safe Mode, and then we covered getting in and out of safe mode in a general manner.
How to start a windows 98/ME operating system in safe mode
Method 1(Most commonly used):
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Restart your computer
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During start up press the CTRL key on your keyboard.
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From the start up menu select safe mode by using your arrow keys and press ENTER when complete.
Method 2:
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Click on Start --> Programs --> Accessories --> System Tools --> System Information
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From the Tools menu click on System Configuration Utility
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Click on Advanced and the select the Enable Startup menu checkbox
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Restart the computer and during start up select Safe Mode
Method 3:
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Restart your computer in MS-DOS mode
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On the command prompt type "win /d:m" without the quotes
Microsoft Article on Windows 98 Safe Mode
Microsoft Article on Windows ME safe Mode
Problems booting into Safe Mode
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Safe Mode Windows 95
This is one in a series of articles on safe mode, and we cover other operating systems as well.
Our first was What is Safe Mode, and then we covered getting in and out of safe mode in a general manner.
How to start a Windows 95 operating system in safe mode
Windows 95 AGAIN doesn't have the system configuration utility and can only be started in safe mode by using the F8 key during system startup.
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Restart your computer
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Start tapping the <F5> key during the Starting Windows 95 message.
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OR During start up as soon as you see the Starting Windows 95 logo press the F8 key on your keyboard.
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From the start up menu select safe mode using your arrow keys and press ENTER
FileMaker Article on Safe Mode Win 95
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Monday, 6 February 2012
Google Steals Senior Apple Executive for Project
Google is definitely one of the most prominent and influential technology businesses in the world. I can't think of anybody who doesn't use the Google search engine on a daily basis and the features like Gmail, Google+, Google Docs and others make the site all the more accessible for everybody.Being the technological giant that it is, it isn't surprising that Google is always scouting for new talent, trying to get the very best possible employees on its team. In many cases this results in Google stealing some of the best and brightest minds in the industry away from other companies, including the almighty Apple.
Apple is the most recent victim of a Google acquisition as the Cupertino company has just lost its Senior Director of Project Integrity Simon Prakash to Google. At the moment it is unclear why exactly Google wants or needs Prakash. It could be for some new intellectual property or it could be to simply weaken Apple by stealing away a great mind. VentureBeat has noted that the project Prakash was brought on for is, unsurprisingly, a secret one.
In addition to that, VentureBeat says that this is the first time that Google has been able to convince a senior employee to leave Apple. There are many reasons for that. One could be that Google never made a good enough offer but I'm betting that people were just too afraid to walk out on Steve Jobs. What's more interesting is that this job deal comes right at the time the Department of Justice is investigating both Apple and Google, as well as a host of other companies, for having a proposed agreement to not go after each other's employees. It is rumored that this agreement was put in place to keep salaries in the industry low while also limiting competition.
Prakash has worked at Apple for the last eight years and was also responsible for product quality across all of the company's product lines. It has also been said that Prakash started his employment at Google today. Given his past at Apple, Prakash may very well be in charge of overseeing Motorola's Android devices though this is just speculation.
Source: Slash Gear - Google swipes Apple senior director of project integrity
Engadget - Report: Google hires Apple exec to work on 'secret project'
VentureBeat - Google hires a senior director at Apple for a top secret project (exclusive)
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Steve Appleton, CEO of Micron, Dies in Plane Crash
In a very sad announcement, it has been discovered that CEO and Chairman of the Board at Micron Steve Appleton died in a plane crash earlier this morning in Boise, Idaho. 51-year old Appleton was in the process of flying an experimental fixed-wing plane at the time of the accident.According to a statement from Micron regarding the loss, "Steve's passion and energy left an indelible mark on Micron, the Idaho community and the technology industry at large." Appleton had been working for Micron for 29 years since he started in 1983 and had served the company as a Production Manager, Director of Manufacturing, Vice President of Manufacturing and Chief Operating Officer.
Based in Boise, the company is the largest memory chip manufacturer in the United States and one of the largest in the world. Micron has plants scattered across several states including Idaho, Utah and Virginia and also operates a joint manufacturing venture with Intel. Micron, for those who don't recognize the name, is responsible for brands like Lexar as well as Crucial.
Mr. Appleton began work for Micron when he was only 22, where he worked the overnight shift at the company's factory. From there he climbed the ranks until he reached the top spot of Micron CEO in 1994. However, Micron wasn't Appleton's only venture as the CEO was also a stunt pilot, triathlete and tennis player.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Appleton's friends, family and coworkers in this difficult time.
Source: CNET - Micron CEO Steve Appleton dies in plane crash
USA Today - Micron CEO Steve Appleton dies in crash of small plane
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