Toshiba Portege 4005 User Guide - Page 236
Safe mode, Step-by-step confirmation
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236 Windows® 98 Second Edition Operating System Information Windows ® 98 Second Edition Troubleshooting You or a qualified expert can use this log file to check the loading and initializing of device drivers. DEFINITION: A device driver is a file that contains information to help the computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) control the operation of devices connected to the system. Safe mode Selecting Safe mode bypasses basic startup files and starts the operating system, enabling only the mouse, keyboard, and standard VGA display drivers. Running Safe mode allows you to undo any changes you made to the system configuration that may have caused the Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system or a device to fail. For example, if you choose a resolution that is not supported by the display, the operating system will have a problem starting correctly. Safe mode bypasses the setting and allows you to change the resolution to one supported by the display. Once you have done this, the Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system will start correctly. TECHNICAL NOTE: The Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system automatically starts in Safe mode if it detects that system startup failed or the Registry (the file that defines how the Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system is set up) is corrupted. Step-by-step confirmation When you turn on your computer, the Windows® 98 Second Edition operating system processes the startup files. With Step-bystep confirmation, the system asks you to confirm each line of the startup process once it appears.