Safe Mode - Toshiba Satellite 200 Series User Manual

You or a Windows 95 expert can use this log file to check the load-
ing and initializing of Windows 95 device drivers.
A device driver is a file that contains information to help the
computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) control opera-
tions of devices connected to the system.

Safe Mode

Selecting Safe Mode bypasses basic startup files and starts
Windows 95 with only the mouse, keyboard, and standard VGA
display drivers loaded.
Running Safe Mode allows you to undo any changes you made to
the system configuration that may have caused Windows 95 or a
device to fail. For example, if you choose a resolution that is not
supported by the display, Windows 95 will have a problem starting
correctly. Safe Mode bypasses the setting and allows you to
change the resolution to one supported by the display. Once
changed, Windows 95 will start correctly. Other problems may
involve a device driver. See "Windows 95 Can Help You" on
page 277 to fix the problem.
Windows 95 automatically starts in Safe Mode if it detects
that system startup failed or the Windows 95 Registry (the file
that defines how Windows 95 is set up) is corrupted.
Step by Step Confirmation
When you turn your computer on, Windows 95 processes the star-
tup directory. By selecting Step by Step Confirmation, the system
asks you to confirm each line of the startup process once it dis-
plays. Use this option when:
The startup process fails while loading the startup files.
If Something Goes Wrong
Windows 95 Isn't Working
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