How to Boot the Computer in Safe Mode

Booting the computer in safemode is necessary in many cases like when a recent changes caused a failure or if computer is infected by a Virus. 

What is Safe Mode? 

Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are started. The words Safe Mode appear in the corners of your monitor to identify which Windows mode you're using.

If an existing problem doesn't reappear when you start in safe mode, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. If you don't know the cause of the problem, you can use the process of elimination to help you find the problem. Try starting all of the programs you commonly use, including the programs in your Startup folder, one by one to see if a program might be the cause of the problem.

If your computer automatically starts in safe mode without prompting, a problem with your computer might be preventing Windows from starting normally. If you think the cause of the problem might be a recently installed program or device, try using Recovery in Control Panel.

Advanced startup options (including safe mode)

The Advanced Boot Options screen lets you start Windows in advanced troubleshooting modes. You can access the menu by turning on your computer and pressing the F8 key before Windows starts.

Some options, such as safe mode, start Windows in a limited state, where only the bare essentials are started. If a problem doesn't reappear when you start in safe mode, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers and services as possible causes. Other options start Windows with advanced features intended for use by system administrators and IT professionals. For more information, go to the Microsoft website for IT professionals.

 Repair Your Computer

Shows a list of system recovery tools you can use to repair startup problems, run diagnostics, or restore your system. This option is available only if the tools are installed on your computer's hard disk. If you have a Windows installation disc, the system recovery tools are located on that disc. For more information, see Startup Repair: frequently asked questions.

 Safe Mode

Starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services. For more information, see What is safe mode? 

 Safe 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 Prompt

Starts Windows in safe mode with a command prompt window instead of the usual Windows interface. This option is intended for IT professionals and administrators.

 Enable Boot Logging

Creates a file, ntbtlog.txt, that lists all the drivers that are installed during startup and that might be useful for advanced troubleshooting.

 Enable low-resolution video (640×480)

Starts Windows using your current video driver and using low resolution and refresh rate settings. You can use this mode to reset your display settings. 

 Last Known Good Configuration (advanced)

Starts Windows with the last registry and driver configuration that worked successfully. For more information, see Using Last Known Good Configuration.

 Directory Services Restore Mode

Starts Windows domain controller running Active Directory so that the directory service can be restored. This option is intended for IT professionals and administrators.

 Debugging Mode

Starts Windows in an advanced troubleshooting mode intended for IT professionals and system administrators.

 Disable automatic restart on system failure

Prevents Windows from automatically restarting if an error causes Windows to fail. Choose this option only if Windows is stuck in a loop where Windows fails, attempts to restart, and fails again repeatedly.

 Disable Driver Signature Enforcement

Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be installed.

 Start Windows Normally

Starts Windows in its normal mode.

You can access the menu by turning on your computer and pressing the F8 key before Windows starts. 

When you get this menu, you can choose the required option and press enter to load

Beware of FAKE Anti Virus - Winwebsec :: Live Security Platinum , System Progressive Protection , Essential Cleaner , Security Shield ,

Winwebsec is a category of malware that attacks the users of Windows operating system and produce fake claims as genuine Anti-Malware softwares. They show popups that claim to scan for malware and displays fake warnings similar to "32 Virus and Trojans Detected on your computer. Click on Fix Now button to clean these threats". They then show a message to the user that they need to pay money to activate the software in order to remove these threats which actually doesn't exist. These malwares may display a dialog that looks similar to Windows Security Center or it may have names like Live Security Platinum or Security Shield. The GUI varies from variant to variant.

Winwebsec

These are programs that generate misleading alerts and false detections in order to convince users to purchase illegitimate security software. Some of these programs, including Win32/Winwebsec, may display product names or logos of some well known companies like Microsoft in an apparently unlawful attempt to impersonate some Genuine products.

Variants

•System Progressive Protection

•Live Security Platinum

•Personal Shield Pro

•Smart Fortress 2012

•Smart Protection 2012

•Security Sphere 2012

•Security Shield

•Win 8 Security System

Diagnosis

Few Variants of this malware can be removed by using some softwares and tools like McAfee Stinger or Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. Most variants of this malware prevents the user from accessing Internet Browsers and programs with names like chrome.exe, firefox.exe, iexplore.exe, opera.exe and safari.exe. Users infected with this virus may have to boot the computer in advance boot options like Safe_mode to diagnose these virus variants.

Removal of this Virus

Boot your computer is windows advanced mode known as safemode with Networking. For details on how to boot the computer in safe mode, click here. Update your Windows Defender,  Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool or you may download either Microsoft Safety Scanner or Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool. Then run a full scan using these tools. The virus file will be detected and it will be usually under the folder C:\Users\All Users\ and inside some random folder. You may move that to your recycle bin or quarantine using the software and then restart the computer to Normal Mode.

Further Questions.. ? 

Have more questions regarding this Virus. Please feel free to leave your question as comment in the comment section. Find More about Virus through other posts in this blog. .

Screen Shots of this Virus

Below are the screen shots of this Virus Variant.

Logos and Names of Variants

The common names of this variant virus is given below,

System Progressive Protection
Live Security Platinum
Essential Cleaner
MS Removal Tool
Security Shield
System Security
Winweb Security
Security Tool
System Tool
Personal Shield Pro
Security Sphere 2012
Smart Protection 2012
Smart Fortress 2012
Win 8 Security System

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Simple Steps to protect the computer from Virus

Protect your PC from Virus

There is no method that can 100% guarantee that your computer will be not be infected with malware, but there are a number of steps that you can take to lessen the probability of this happening. 

1, Always Install the Antivirus program from a trusted source.

2, Update your Operating System, Antivirus, Java and Adobe regularly. 

3, Create strong passwords, keep them safe and change them frequently.

4, Don't be tricked into downloading malware.

5, Always use the Firewall. 

6, Use Flash drives cautiously.

7, Create an standard user ( non-administrator ) account for regular use.

8, Keep your User Account Control in ( or above ) recommended level. ( only if you use windows 7 , 8 or vista )

In addition to the above you may follow the below steps: 

a, You should also be vigilant about what information you share on the Internet, and who you share that information with. 
b, Get reputable anti-malware programs from a vendor you trust.
c, Subscribe to automatic software updates whenever they are offered.
d, Uninstall software that you don't use.

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