What exactly does safe mode do? (Windows 7 and XP)
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What does the OS change when it boots into safe mode, as compared to normal mode?
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Safe mode boots Windows with only the bare minimum of drivers and services to get Windows going. It's used mainly in diagnosing trouble with Windows when running normally (e.g. people will ask "does it happen in safe mode?" You can read more on micr…
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