A guide to Safe Mode, a troubleshooting method to use when your computer isn't working properly

Safe Mode is a basic diagnostic mode for your operating system that starts the computer without most of its drivers and software.
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How to use Windows Safe Mode to get out of computer trouble

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How to troubleshoot a Windows PC that won’t boot

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you can’t get your computer to start up properly, here are some methods to try. If you can’t get your computer ...
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Here’s how IT admins are fixing the Windows Blue Screen of Death chaos

A faulty CrowdStrike update can be fixed by several reboots or by booting into Safe Mode. A faulty CrowdStrike update can be fixed by several reboots or by booting into Safe Mode. is a senior editor ...