How to Use Safe Mode – GeiG Notebooks

• Category: Troubleshooting
• Applies to: All Dade Series

Safe Mode is a diagnostic boot mode that loads only essential drivers. Use it to troubleshoot display, boot, or driver issues.

Entering Safe Mode:

1. Hold Shift while selecting Restart
2. Choose: Troubleshoot → Advanced Options → Startup Settings
3. Press 4 or F4 to boot into Safe Mode

Use Cases:

• Uninstall malfunctioning drivers
• Roll back Windows updates
• Remove conflicting startup programs
• Run virus/malware scans in isolation

Pro Tip: Use msconfig to configure permanent Safe Boot mode if repeated diagnostics are needed.