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Starting operating systems in a troubleshooting mode

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Uruchamianie systemów operacyjnych w trybie specjalnym

You will learn
  • what safe mode is,

  • how to start various operating systems in this mode.

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If the computer has been incorrectly turned off or some problems have occurred during startup, a screen appears that allows you to select safe mode. When the systems does not want to start and you cannot repair it, starting it in safe mode may be the last chance for saving important data. Safe mode is used the most commonly to repair damaged device drivers and incorrectly installed programmes or to update the system.

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Safe modesafe modeSafe mode is the option of the troubleshooting startup of the operating system with basic functionality. The system loads only needed device drivers and basic services then. Safe mode can help you troubleshoottroubleshoottroubleshoot most problems in the operating system. It is also widely used to remove malicious software. The inability to start the computer in safe mode may suggest hardware problems.

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A device driver is a computer program that enables the interaction between a device connected to the computer and the computer system.

system servicesystem servicesystem service is a computer programme that ensures the functionality or the set of functionalities of the operating system.

MS WindowsMS WindowsMS Windows

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The older versions of the system enable to start it in safe mode during startup by pressing the F8 key. Newer versions, from Windows 8 onward, offer two alternative methods of starting the system in safe mode:

  • from the sign‑in screensign‑in screensign‑in screen (Shift + Power + Restart),

  • from Settings (Update & security – Recovery – Advanced startupadvanced startupAdvanced startup – Restart now).

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The recovery mode menu in Windows
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In Windows 10, if errors occur during startup, the Automatic Repairautomatic repairAutomatic Repair tool is run, but if it does not help, you must use the rescue or installation media. Safe Modesafe modeSafe Mode with Networking starts Windows in safe mode and includes the network drivers and services needed to access the Internet or other computers on your network. Safe Mode with Command Promptcommand promptCommand Prompt is also available for advanced users who are familiar with the  commands of the command prompt.

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Pokaz slajdów - Uruchamianie Windows 10 w trybie awaryjnym.
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Mac OSMac OSMac OS

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Safe modesafe modeSafe mode is started by pressing the Shift key immediately after the computer is switched on. The Shift key must be held until the Apple logo appears (along with the progress indicator). The mode starts the repair of the file system and disables all startup elements and login elements. Startup in single‑user mode (Command‑S) is also available for advanced users who are familiar with Linux. Unlike in Windows, in which Safe Mode with Networking is disabled by default, safe mode in Mac OS always includes restoring the network connections.

LinuxLinuxLinux

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Recovery mode can be selected on the list of the available systems of bootloader (startup programme). If the list is hidden during startup, press the ESC key. When you select recovery mode, the recovery menu is displayed with the following functions, among others:

  • failsafex – boots your computer in a failsafe graphic mode,

  • clean – attempts to make free space on the disc,

  • dpkg – repairs broken software packages,

  • fsck – repairs the file system,

  • network – enables networking,

  • root – runs a root shell prompt.

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AndroidAndroidAndroid

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Safe mode can be started on devices with Android only when the device is switched off. Press and hold the power button. On the displayed list of options select Power off by holding it with the finger. After a while the option Reboot to safe mode appears on the screen (on some devices you must hold the Restart button). In safe mode only default applications can be run, while third party tools are blocked.

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The recovery mode menu in Android
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Task 1
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Start your computer in safe mode.
In order to leave safe mode in all the systems, you have to restart a device.

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Some application software also offers safe modesafe modesafe mode. The examples of applications using safe mode are the Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers, which enable startup without add‑onsadd‑onsadd‑ons. Microsoft Outlook also can be started in safe mode, which allows to troubleshoottroubleshoottroubleshoot errors related to the support of electronic mail.

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On the internet find the information about starting your web browser in safe mode, without loading add‑onsadd‑onsadd‑ons. Start it in this mode.

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Windows Explorer started in safe mode operates normally, just as the drivers supporting USB ports, therefore you can connect an external drive or a pendrive and copy important data.

Exercises

Exercise 1
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Wersja alternatywna ćwiczenia: Identify true sentences about safe mode: Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. It is the option of the troubleshooting startup of the operating system with basic functionality., 2. It can help you troubleshoot most problems in the operating system., 3. The inability to start the computer in safe mode may suggest hardware problems., 4. It is not used to remove malicious software.
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Exercise 2

Have you ever been forced to start your computer in safe mode? What was the cause? Was the problem removed?

Exercise 3

Try to start your tablet or smartphone in safe mode. Describe the consecutive operations in English.

Exercise 4
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Wersja alternatywna ćwiczenia: Indicate which pairs of expressions or words are translated correctly. Możliwe odpowiedzi: 1. tryb awaryjny - safe mode, 2. usługa systemu - system service, 3. tryb diagnostyczny - diagnostic mode, 4. uruchamianie zaawansowane - advanced startup, 5. sterownik - troubleshoot, 6. wiersz poleceń - device driver
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Glossary

add‑ons
add‑ons

dodatki

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wymowa w języku angielskim: add‑ons
advanced startup
advanced startup

uruchamianie zaawansowane

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wymowa w języku angielskim: advanced startup
automatic repair
automatic repair

automatyczna naprawa

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wymowa w języku angielskim: automatic repair
command prompt
command prompt

wiersz poleceń

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wymowa w języku angielskim: command prompt
device driver
device driver

sterownik

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wymowa w języku angielskim: device driver
diagnostic mode
diagnostic mode

tryb diagnostyczny

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wymowa w języku angielskim: diagnostic mode
safe mode
safe mode

tryb awaryjny

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wymowa w języku angielskim: safe mode
sign‑in screen
sign‑in screen

ekran logowania

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wymowa w języku angielskim: sign‑in screen
system service
system service

usługa systemu

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wymowa w języku angielskim: system service
troubleshoot
troubleshoot

rozwiązywać problemy

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wymowa w języku angielskim: troubleshoot

Keywords

add‑onsadd‑onsadd‑ons

device driverdevice driverdevice driver

safe modesafe modesafe mode

system servicesystem servicesystem service

MS Windows
Linux
Android
Mac OS