"Safe Mode" (or "Safe Boot" on Macs) is a staple of most modern operating systems. (Apple's iOS, with its tightly controlled "walled garden" approach to software installation that theoretically ...

Safe Mode starts your Windows 10 or 11 computer with most features disabled. Boot in Safe Mode when you're troubleshooting an issue, or if Windows won't start normally. To exit Safe Mode, ensure it's ...

Windows Vista optionally boots into its diagnostic tool Safe Mode, so you can correct system problems on your business machine. Doing so can prevent significant downtime and expense if you're able to ...