This wikiHow teaches you how to restart a Mac computer into safe mode or “Safe Mode”. Safe mode is a diagnostic tool that disables non-essential programs and services on Mac computers so that you can remove problematic programs or certain “stubborn” settings.
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Step 1. Restart the Mac computer
If the computer is already on, you will need to restart the device before you can access safe mode. Click the Apple menu
choose " Restart…, and click " Restart ' when prompted.
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If the computer is already off, press the power button
Windowspower to turn on the computer.
Step 2. Press and hold the Shift key
Once the computer starts up, hold down Shift and don't let go.
If you're using a Bluetooth keyboard, make sure you press the Shift key after the initial loading bell sounds (or as soon as the Apple logo appears)
Step 3. Wait for the login page to appear
This page appears after a minute or two.
Step 4. Release the Shift key
After the login page is displayed, your computer has entered safe mode. This means you can release the Shift key.
Step 5. Log in to the computer
Select a user account, then enter the account password.
If the FileVault feature is enabled on your computer, you will first need to sign in to the feature to open your computer's reload disc
Step 6. Solve the problem with the program
If you have problems with the loading order or with the general operation of the computer, pay attention to whether the problem persists when the computer is started in safe mode. Otherwise, one of the programs on your computer may have crashed and caused the problem.
If the problem persists, the cause may be in the computer's main hardware or software
Step 7. Disable programs that run at the beginning of loading
While in safe mode, remove problematic or heavily sourced programs from the list of preloaded programs (startup item). With this step, initial loading can be done faster.
You can also remove problematic applications, such as third-party antivirus programs or “stubborn” programs, in this mode
Step 8. Restart the computer to exit safe mode
When finished using safe mode, click menu Apple
and select Restart… ”, then follow the prompts that appear on the screen. The computer will restart in normal mode.
