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Normal Mode and Safe Mode

At times, when you are working on Windows, you face some problems which restricts
Windows from working properly. During this process, a screen appears which instructs
the user to continue working and run the Windows in Safe mode. This is done to resume
the normal functioning of Windows.

Let’s now understand how the Normal mode is diff erent from the Safe mode.

Normal Mode

• Normal mode is the default working mode of Windows.

• All the drivers in Normal mode are loaded by default in a computer during start up
to ensure its proper functioning. There are no restrictions of graphics driver, sound
driver, network driver or server driver.

• Windows appears with all colours and it has a high resolution in the Normal mode.
• There is no display of any label in Normal mode.

Safe Mode

• Safe mode is the diagnostic mode of Windows that allows users to detect, repair and
troubleshoot issues in order to make the computer work properly.

• Safe mode does not allow to load some drivers. It will only allow fi les and driver which
are required for primary functioning of the computer.

• There are limited colours in Windows and the
resolution is also low in the Safe mode. Think and Discuss
• ‘Safe Mode’ is displayed on all the corners of the When will you need to work in

desktop screen in Safe mode. the Safe mode of Windows?

Computer Etiquette

Keep your eyes relaxed while working on a computer.

Tech Terms
Operating system: Software that helps computer to perform various function.
User interface: Way by which user interacts with a computer

Desktop: Main screen of Windows
Icons: Small graphics or pictures on the desktop
Taskbar: Long horizontal bar at the bottom of the desktop
Screen saver: Image that fi lls the screen when computer is left idle
Normal mode: Default working mode of Windows
Safe mode: Diagnostic mode of Windows

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