【One update per day】Safe mode

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　　During computer use, various malfunctions occur from time to time, but many of these issues can actually be resolved and fixed by using safe mode on the computer. Windows Safe Mode is designed to diagnose and fix issues that occur in the operating system. In this mode, only the essential services are started, while other applications do not run, allowing users to easily identify system problems. So. When the system fails, we can consider entering safe mode for repairs. 　　1. Restore the system in Safe Mode If the computer cannot boot into the normal operating system, it is possible to enter Safe Mode. Once in Safe Mode, click “Start”, “All Programs”, “Accessories”, “System Tools”, and “System Restore” to open the System Restore wizard. Then select the option “Restore my computer to an earlier time”, click the “Next” button, choose the date indicated in bold on the calendar as the point for system restoration, and click “Next” to proceed with the system restoration. 　　2. Virus detection in safe mode: For those viruses that cannot be removed using antivirus software under Windows. Safe mode can be activated to completely remove the virus. 　　3. Delete files that cannot be removed in normal mode. Sometimes, in Windows’ normal mode, when trying to delete certain files or items from the recycle bin, the system may indicate that “the file is in use and cannot be deleted,” preventing such files from being removed. In such cases, we can delete them in safe mode. Because in safe mode, Windows automatically releases control of these files. 　　4. Fix system errors Since Windows can automatically repair registry issues when started in safe mode, if Windows fails to start properly, you can try restarting the computer from safe mode. 　　5. Restore system settings If the system fails to start after installing new software or making certain changes to the settings, it is also necessary to enter safe mode in order to resolve the issue by uninstalling the newly added software or correcting the incorrect settings. 　　6. Detecting incompatible hardware: Due to its use of digitally signed driver format, XP is more stringent in detecting various types of hardware than before; as a result, some devices may not be drivable under normal conditions. One can press F8 at startup to enter safe mode, where new hardware can be detected.