How to boot mac in safe mode

Safe mode allows you to start your computer in a limited state. Only few required drivers are started in this mode. The startup programs do not run in safe mode. Sometimes a software or program does not allow you to run windows correctly so by using safe mode you can delete the software.



Step # 1-Press the shift key
To boot mac in safe mode, first of all, start up your computer and immediately hold the “shift” key.
Keep pressing the “shift” key until the spinning gear appears on the screen.
Starting mac on safe mode may take a while. If you are facing issues that may cause a blue screen on startup or other difficulties, particularly after a Software Update, Safe mode allows you to troubleshoot those problems.
Click on the shift key

Step # 2 – View the top menu
The mac safe mode boot shows the top menu which is usually transparent in normal startup.
Look at the top menu

Step # 3 – Certain ox features do not work
If you boot mac in safe mode, Certain Mac OS X features do not work. For example, you can’t use the DVD Player, capture video in iMovie, use audio input or output devices
Cant access certain features