At the top of the list will be three different ways to load Safe Mode. If you set Windows to boot directly to Safe Mode, you won’t see this menu. This option will load the fewest drivers necessary to boot Windows 7.
You will not be able to connect to the internet. This is the “Minimal” option when setting Windows to boot to Safe Mode. Safe Mode with Networking - This option loads all the drivers and files that the first option does, but also loads any processes that are needed to allow networking. Choose this option if you think you'll need to get on the internet or your local network while troubleshooting. Safe Mode with Command Prompt - This mode loads the same processes as the first option but gives you immediate access to the command prompt.
This option is suited for advanced users who need to do troubleshooting from the command line. The Windows graphical environment will not be loaded. Wait for the necessary files to load. The next screen will show every file that is being loaded.
You don't need to do anything while this is happening unless the files do not all load correctly. If the screen freezes at this point, make a note of the last file that successfully loaded and then search the internet for troubleshooting tips based on that information.
When the login screen appears, log in to an account with administrator privileges. If you only have 1 user account on your computer, it is likely that it has administrator privileges. If you only have one account and no password, you will most likely be logged in automatically. You will know if your computer is in Safe Mode because . Safe Mode is a great place to run virus and malware scans, uninstall troublesome programs, and edit the registry. If you don’t, your computer will continue booting into Safe Mode when it restarts.