How do I start up in safe mode

I have a message saying I have no start up disk space and it won't let me gain access to all of my apps and programs. How can I start my computer in safe mode so that it can run a disk utility, delete, or transfer files to an external hard drive?

To start up in safe mode, hold down shift at the chime.

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How do I boot up in safe mode?

How do I start up in safe mode?

Restart the computer. At the chime press and hold down the SHIFT key until you see the spinning gear below the Apple Logo. You should also see a progress bar appear. Booting into Safe Mode takes much longer than a normal startup.

I can not find mozilla firefox folder in Start All Programs how can i open firefox in safe mode i am using win7 and firefox 4.ob10 ?

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I use Session Manger and love this add on. Now for some reason I must start Firefox in Safe Mode and then close it and then reopen normally and it appears that session manger is causing this problem. How do I fix this??

I suddenly need to start Firefox in Safe Mode or it will not open. The problem after deleting extensions and adding profiles appears to be Session Manager which I have been using successfully for along time and really enjoy its usefulness. is there a fix to this problem?? Thank you.

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My MB is always starting up in safe mode... why? What to do to start-up normally? Please help.

Hi,
I am frequently having troubles with my MB. Different types of troubles. Couldn't solve a single one yet.
I have performed reboot MB in safe mode-- hold down the left shift key after the start up tone till the spinning gear appeared.
Few hours back i performed that, and since then it just starting up in safe mode without holding the any shift key. I have password protected log-in and each time the dialog box shown the safe mode, not the normal boot as it used to be. I restarted so many times, but same result.
I started-up by holding down the Option key, dialog box showing the same thing "safe mode" and same result.
I started-up in single user mode, and then typed reboot, then pressed enter/return button, but dialog box shown the same and it started up in safe mode after entering the password.
While in the safe mode, i have selected the Mac OS X 10.4.11 from the preference pane, then restarted, but all produced the same result, same dialog box showing the safe mode.
I couldn't take the screen shot of that dialog box that appears before starting up.
I am currently using the internet while in safe mode, and using ethernet adapter- a AirStream 1100 F25 external modem attached to the USB port. I don't know if that is good for my MB to use internet on the safe mode.
I used disk utility and verified the disk during the safe mode, i don't know if that is right or wrong to perform that utility in safe mode, but it all appeared as normal. You can see that from the following image.
Few days back, i performed the disk utility to verify disk while on the normal boot. But the result shown the red marks, please see the following image for details.
Hardware Overview:
Model Name: MacBook
Model Identifier: MacBook2,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per processor): 4 MB
Memory: 1 GB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Boot ROM Version: MB21.00A5.B07
SMC Version: 1.13f3
Serial Number: 4*********M
Sudden Motion Sensor:
State: Enabled
BANK 0/DIMM0:
Size: 512 MB
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Speed: 667 MHz
Status: OK
BANK 1/DIMM1:
Size: 512 MB
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Speed: 667 MHz
Status: OK
System Power Settings:
AC Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Automatic Restart On Power Loss: No
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Wake On LAN: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
Battery Power:
System Sleep Timer (Minutes): 5
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes): 10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes): 1
Wake On AC Change: No
Wake On Clamshell Open: Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim: Yes
Reduce Brightness: Yes
Battery Information:
Battery Installed: Yes
First low level warning: No
Full Charge Capacity (mAh): 2745
Remaining Capacity (mAh): 2745
Amperage (mA): 133
Voltage (mV): 12575
Cycle Count: 507
AC Charger Information:
Connected: Yes
Charging: No
Hardware Configuration:
UPS Installed: No
Intel ICH7-M AHCI:
Vendor: Intel
Product: ICH7-M AHCI
Speed: 1.5 Gigabit
Description: AHCI Version 1.10 Supported
TOSHIBA MK1234GSX:
Capacity: 111.79 GB
Model: TOSHIBA MK1234GSX
Revision: AH008B
Serial Number: Z6M7T4FTT
Native Command Queuing: Yes
Queue Depth: 8
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk0
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
Macintosh HD:
Capacity: 111.47 GB
Available: 24.09 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: Journaled HFS+
BSD Name: disk0s2
Mount Point: /
TOSHIBA MK1234GSX:
Capacity: 111.79 GB
Model: TOSHIBA MK1234GSX
Revision: AH008B
Serial Number: Z6M7T4FTT
Native Command Queuing: Yes
Queue Depth: 8
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk0
OS9 Drivers: No
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Volumes:
Macintosh HD:
Capacity: 111.47 GB
Available: 24.09 GB
Writable: Yes
File System: Journaled HFS+
BSD Name: disk0s2
Mount Point: /
System Software Overview:
System Version: Mac OS X 10.4.11 (8S2167)
Kernel Version: Darwin 8.11.1
Boot Volume: Macintosh HD
Please help me out. Let me know how to start-up normally. By the way, my superdrive is not detecting DVDs including the OS dvds, but it read and write the CDs. So, It is not possible to reinstall OS early, at least not before the having the back up of the data. Please help me with contingency plan/s or as you think fit.
Thank you. Look forward to your reply.
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Maximillianmann,
depending upon how full “almost full” actually is, that could be the problem.
You can try this, if you have Mac OS X 10.7 or newer installed, to see if it’s not related to your disk being almost full: boot your MacBook Pro into Recovery mode by holding down a Command key and the R key as it starts up. Once the Mac OS X Utilities menu appears, select Disk Utility. On the left-hand side of the Disk Utility window, select your internal disk’s boot partition (typically called “Macintosh HD”). On the right-hand side, press the Verify Disk button if it’s not greyed out; if it is greyed out, or if it reports that errors were found, press the Repair Disk button. Once the verification/repair is completed, exit Disk Utility and select Restart from the Apple menu to restart in normal mode. Once you hear the startup chime, try booting into Safe mode; does it let you do so now?

IMac won't start up in safe mode

Thanks to those that have helped getting my so far. Really appreciated.
When attempting to startup in safe mode the grey progress bar runs to about 1/3 of the way then drops out & am stuck on the grey screen again.
Tried starting up in safe mode with report Shift-Cmd-V
Lots of tech jargon so am not sure what to look for or how to rectify it (short of reinstalling system discs)
the last 3 lines are as follows (if that's any help)...
fsck_hfs: Volume is journaled. No checking performed.
fsck_hfs: Use the -f option to force checking.
launchctl: Please convert the following to launchd: /etc/mach_init.d/dashboardadvisory.plist

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Always starts up on safe mode!

Everytime I start up my iMac (2011, 27 inch, OS X 10.7.4 Lion) it starts on what seems to be safe mode. After starting up on safe mode, I restart (not shut down, just restart) again, then it comes back normally. What's that?! How to solve it??

Well, after a few tries, I figured out the problem is with the keyboard, as sais in one of the threads!! Amazing hoe Apple leaves this unsolved!!! Btw, zapped the p-ram just in case. Anyway, if I don't turb on the wireless keyboard when booting, it works fine!
Thanks! I couldn't stand my 5-minute boot process anymore!
--JP

Why does my macbook pro only start up in safe mode?

Last night i updated my macbook pro, and when it restarted it stopped at the logo with the spinning wheel, and it kept spinning for 20+ minutes. I shut it down by holding the button, and it will not start up again, every time the wheel just keeps spinning. I tried holding down shift, and starting it in safe mode, and that seemed to work. But that is the only way it will boot up, and I am limited to what I can do. How can I start my macbook pro up with out safe mode. I do not have my installation disk with me, and I do not have any of my stuff backed up, but I plan on purchasing a external hard drive within the next week to back up everything, incase I have to wipe my hard drive. But I will only do that at last resort...

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Why does my imac start up in safe mode

hi, imac starts up in safe mode. not every time, only when progress bar appears at startup.
I have had the Logic board replaced under warranty but it still started in safe mode.
sometimes when it has started the wifi symbol is missing and no wifi, other times the sound is not there and the symbol is missing on the top bar.
I then have to restart and it comes up good. sometimes the desktop top bar is not there until I press the mouse and then it appears.
don't know what to do, any Ideas anybody?

How often does this happen? Do you have automatic updating enabled in Software Update? If so, then it's possible those were firmware updates being installed, not startup in safe mode. In a safe mode startup you are initially prompted for your password before proceeding past login.
If a firmware update was happening then the computer will restart on its own. If you interrupt the process then the update isn't installed, so it will try again on the next restart.
Safe mode is initiated by holding down the SHIFT key at restart. It should not occur without user intercession.

How do I get out of safe mode in windows 8.1

I entered Safe Mode in my Envy TS 15 running windows 8.1 to fix some issues with my Norton software and now I can't figure out how to exit back to normal mode. Internet is shut off in safe mode (even though I selected safe mode with networking) so I can run any of the Help & Support resolutions. Anyone know how to do this?
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Nanna,
Welcome to the HP Forum.
Try / Consider
Control Panel > icon view > Administrative Tools> System Configuration >
Boot Tab > UNCHECKSafe Boot
Restart/ Reboot the computer and log in
OR
Another path to the same place:
·         Start the notebook and let it start up in Safe Mode
·         Log in
·         Windows key + R(Opens the Run Window)
·         Type msconfig
·         Opens the System Configuration Menu > Click Boottab
·         REMOVE the tick next to Safe Boot > Applyto save
·         Restart/ Reboot the computer
==========================================================================
In addition, you might make sure your security router is set to
Encryption type AES
and
Security type WPA2-Personal
==========================================================================
For later, this is real useful to have and it is easy to set up. I have done this.
Safe Mode can easily be added to the boot screen!
How to Add "Safe Mode" to Windows Boot Manager in Windows 8 and 8.1
From:
Windows 8 Features – A Quick Tour
Click the KudosThumbs-Up to show appreciation and say Thanks.
Although I strive to reflect HP's best practices, I do not work for HP.
Kind Regards,
Dragon-Fur

Start Up in Safe Mode: Help Please

Hi,
Have a late 2012 iMac and would like to start it up in safe mode. I have heard that you press the shift key after the chime when you start it up, but have
not had any luck. Can someone advise me as to how to get the computer to start up in safe mode please.
Thanks very much.
Alf

Okay. This all makes sense now. And why the OP originally thought after chimes. He is right. San Lewy, I always thought you couldn't do it through bluetooth as well. From CNET:
If any inputs are being sent via the Bluetooth keyboard before the controllers are active, then they will not be recognized by the system. However, if these inputs are performed after the controllers are activated, then they will be properly read. Therefore, for Bluetooth keyboards, be sure to press the desired key sequences after you hear the boot chimes and not before.
How to manage OS X boot options with wireless keyboards ...

Macbook Pro can only start up in safe mode

Hi,
My Macbook Pro has recently been freezing on a blue screen when I try and start up. I seem to only be able to start up in safe mode.
I have followed some instructions found regarding the blue screen issue: deleting some files out of library/startupitems folder
and managed to start up normally once, then soon after I got a message saying I need to restart my computer by holding down the power button.
I am now back to having to log in using safe mode.
Does anyone know how I can fix this?
Macbook Pro
Intel core i5
2.53 GHz
8GB ram
Mac OS X 10.6.8
Thanks!
Mike

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Hardware Information:
 MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010)
 MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro6,2
 1 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2 cores
 8 GB RAM
Video Information:
 NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M - VRAM: 256 MB
 Intel HD Graphics - VRAM: 288 MB
System Software:
 Mac OS X 10.6.8 (10K549) - Uptime: 0 days 0:35:57
Disk Information:
 Hitachi HTS725050A9A362 disk0 : (465.76 GB)
 (null) (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 200 MB
 Macintosh HD (disk0s2) /: 465.44 GB (75.47 GB free)
 MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898
USB Information:
 HitachiGST SimpleDrive USB 2.0 931.51 GB
 HITACHI (disk1s1) <not mounted>: 931.51 GB
 Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
 Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
 Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
 Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
 USB DISK 2.0 7.47 GB
 USB2 (disk2s1) <not mounted>: 7.46 GB
 Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
 Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
FireWire Information:
Thunderbolt Information:
Kernel Extensions:
Problem System Launch Daemons:
 [failed] com.apple.suhelperd.plist
 [not loaded] org.samba.winbindd.plist
Problem System Launch Agents:
 [failed] com.apple.Kerberos.renew.plist
Launch Daemons:
 [not loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist
 [not loaded] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist
 [not loaded] com.bombich.ccc.plist
 [not loaded] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist
 [not loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist
 [not loaded] com.teamviewer.teamviewer_service.plist
Launch Agents:
 [not loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist
 [not loaded] com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager.plist
 [not loaded] com.extensis.FMCore.plist
 [not loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist
 [not loaded] com.Logitech.Control Center.Daemon.plist
 [not loaded] com.teamviewer.teamviewer.plist
 [not loaded] com.teamviewer.teamviewer_desktop.plist
 [not loaded] com.wacom.wacomtablet.plist
User Launch Agents:
 [not loaded] com.adobe.ARM.df0ab5bbe6f698196fcc21e3c1e66dcb758bd911f4d637272d9d8109.plist
User Login Items:
 None
3rd Party Preference Panes:
 Flash Player
 FUSE for OS X (OSXFUSE)
 Growl
 Logitech Control Center
 WacomTablet
Internet Plug-ins:
 AdobePDFViewer.plugin
 CANONiMAGEGATEWAYDL.plugin
 CANONiMAGEGATEWAYLI.plugin
 Flash Player.plugin
 FlashPlayer-10.6.plugin
 iPhotoPhotocast.plugin
 JavaAppletPlugin.plugin
 QuickTime Plugin.plugin
 SharePointBrowserPlugin.plugin
 Silverlight.plugin
 WacomNetscape.plugin
 WacomTabletPlugin.plugin
User Internet Plug-ins:
Bad Fonts:
 None
Top Processes by CPU:
 7% EtreCheck
 6% syslogd
 4% WindowServer
 1% fontd
 0% WebProcess
 0% usbmuxd
Top Processes by Memory:
 287 MB WebProcess
 213 MB Safari
 57 MB EtreCheck
 57 MB Finder
 33 MB Dock
 33 MB SystemUIServer
 33 MB WindowServer
 25 MB coreservicesd
 25 MB System Events
 25 MB SecurityAgent
Virtual Memory Statistics
 817 MB Free RAM
 550 MB Active RAM
 686 MB Inactive RAM
 5.99 GB Wired RAM
 610 MB Page-ins
 25 MB Page-outs
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Problem System Launch Daemons:
[failed] com.apple.suhelperd.plist
Problem System Launch Agents:
[failed] com.apple.Kerberos.renew.plist

Firefox only starts in windows safe mode

Hello. Yesterday Firefox was working fine however last night windows installed some updates and ever since then I when I try to click on to Firefox, it does not start. When i click on the toolbar it will flash as if it's about to start up but nothing happens. I've tried doing a system restore, fully uninstalling and reinstalling firefox, disabling firewalls and doing malware tests / removals and firefox is still not loading up.
However firefox will start in Windows safe mode.
Does anyone know how I can get it to start up?

Hello denos1977, if firefox works in Windows Safe mode then probably you have problem with other software, like security software or maybe a system driver, that is running on your computer, disable antivirus and other security software also.
did you try to open firefox in firefox safe mode, by holding down the shift key while starting Firefox ?
thank you

Your site recommended that I start Firefox in "safe mode," but despite following the steps, I could not do so, why?

I have used Firefox as my browser for more than seven years, maybe ten.
After the two recent "updates" over the last six weeks or two months, Firefox has been horrible.
It constantly hangs and crashes, cannot access certain basic website, slows start-up, use, and shutdown, and, according to AVG, is using massive memory. Two weeks ago, AVG actually came out and directly recommended that Firefox be completely disabled.
I tried the Firefox recommendation to reset Firefox to default settings. It didn't work.
I tried the Firefox recommendation to start Firefox in "safe mode." But despite following their instructions as to how to do so, I could not start Firefox in safe mode; it just bounced back to the recommendation page.
It seems that Firefox has destroyed itself, and made itself completely unusable as a browser.
At this point, I see little alternative to removing Firefox completely from my computer and changing to Internet Explorer as my browser.
Has anyone had a similar experience, and similar problems, or does anyone have any ideas as to how I can try to salvage Firefox and restore it as a usable browser? Thanks to all who have any comments or ideas.

Please update to the current Firefox 33.1.1 release.
*Help > About Firefox
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/update-firefox-latest-version.
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Updating+Firefox
The Firefox version that you currently run is no longer supported with security updates.
*It is important to update Firefox and add-ons to the latest version to get all security fixes.
You can try to disable OMTC and leave hardware acceleration in Firefox enabled.
*about:config page: layers.offmainthreadcomposition.enabled = false
You can open the about:config page via the location/address bar.
You can accept the warning and click "I'll be careful" to continue.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/about:config
You can check if you can start Firefox in [[Safe Mode|Safe Mode]] by holding down the Shift/Options key.
Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode|Safe Mode]] to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem.
*Switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance
*Do NOT click the Reset button on the Safe Mode start window
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Safe+Mode
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes

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