No reader question today. Instead, I want to discuss Safe Mode, Windows’ stripped-down, minimum-driver environment. For years now, there’s been one quick way to enter Safe Mode—pressing F8. But that ...

Glennr4466 found a flaw in my advice about booting into Windows 8 Safe Mode. Because it requires a reboot, it doesn’t work if Windows refuses to boot at all. If Windows 8 won’t boot normally, it ...

Many Windows users occasionally encounter issues with their computers, such as misbehaving apps, strange glitches, or even more severe problems that prevent the system from starting correctly. In such ...

Many Windows users, whenever stuck by any software-related issue, tend to use the Safe Mode. This way, they work instantly or troubleshoot the issue. But some users are complaining that Windows Safe ...

Despite its new look, Windows 8 retains many of the same features as past Windows operating systems such as Safe Mode, a mode that loads with minimal resources to help you pinpoint a problem. By ...