Safe Mode

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Why? You get what you get.

From various Microsoft sources...

In safe mode, you have access to only basic files and drivers (mouse,
monitor, keyboard, mass storage, base video, default system services, and no
network connections).

When you start the computer in Safe mode, your video adapter resolution and
colors may temporarily change in such a way that the windows and icons on
your screen become very large, which may make it difficult for some windows
to fit. This behavior is dependent on the type of video adapter that you are
using.

Enable VGA Mode
Starts using the basic VGA driver. This mode is useful when you have
installed a new driver for your video card that is causing Windows not to
start properly. The basic video driver is always used when you start in Safe
Mode (either Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking, or Safe Mode with Command
Prompt).

Enable VGA Mode: This option starts Windows in 640 x 480 mode by using the
current video driver (not Vga.sys). This mode is useful if the display is
configured for a setting that the monitor cannot display.

Note Safe mode and Safe mode with Networking load the Vga.sys driver
instead.

The VGA driver supplies basic video functionality only.

VGA mode starts Windows normally with a single exception. Your video refresh
rate and resolution are both reset to 640x480 and 60Hz respectively. This
should display correctly on any VGA monitor, allowing you to change the
display settings to something more compatible with your hardware.

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So can I boot into Safe Mode then change the screen resolution?
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What are you trying to do?

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I'd like to boot into Safe Mode having a resolution of 800x600.

OR

I'd like to boot into Safe Mode _then_ change the resolution to 800x600.
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You can change the resolution and refresh rate to almost anything that you
want in Safe Mode or VGA Mode. But, you will not see the changes until you
reboot into regular mode.

The purpose of Safe Mode is to allow you to troubleshoot Windows and try to
determine what is causing it to not function correctly. Once you have
corrected the problem, then you can reboot and Windows will load normally.
Another use of Safe Mode is to to delete stubborn files or to scan for
viruses or other malware with antivirus and anti-spyware applications.
Nobody stays in Safe Mode any longer than they have to. Safe Mode starts a
minimal set of drivers that the operating system needs to function and
that's all folks.

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I mean is there anyway to boot into 800x600 safe mode or boot into safe mode
then change to 800x600 while in safe mode?
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Hi
Just found this thread - this is exactly what I want to do.

I've got some files which give me the "Access denied" error and I am trying
to change permissions in Safe Mode.

Trouble is, even when when I drag the Properties dialogue as far up as I
can, I still can't get to the OK button in the Properties dialogue as its
hidden behind the task bar (or off the screen).

XP Home Edition here, on a Laptop (Inspiron 8200, 15 inch display)

Any ideas?
 
Time to learn those keyboard shortcuts.... :)


Rog said:
Hi
Just found this thread - this is exactly what I want to do.

I've got some files which give me the "Access denied" error and I am
trying
to change permissions in Safe Mode.

Trouble is, even when when I drag the Properties dialogue as far up as I
can, I still can't get to the OK button in the Properties dialogue as its
hidden behind the task bar (or off the screen).

XP Home Edition here, on a Laptop (Inspiron 8200, 15 inch display)

Any ideas?
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Tab and Shift+Tab will cycle the button focus clockwise and
counter-clockwise. Enter key activates the button.
 
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