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Computer operating system diagnostic mode

Safe mode is a diagnostic mode of a computer operating system (OS). It can also refer to a mode of operation by application software. Safe mode is intended to help fix most, if not all, problems within an operating system. It is also widely used for removing rogue security software. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Safe modeA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Sustainability in tourism demands a mode shift: Appraisal of heritage tourism; a safe bet for developing regionsInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Model authoring system for fail safe analysisThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Mode-Automata: a new domain-specific construct for the development of safe critical systemsCited 92 times
  5. Go sideways: Sleep modeA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Shutdown (computing)A closely related topic

đź“– Definitions

Noun A troubleshooting mode of many operating systems in which most advanced functions are not activated.

Noun An emergency mode of many unmanned spacecraft in which nonessential systems are shut down and the spacecraft assumes a preset attitude towards the sun while awaiting commands from ground control.

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  1. Background
  2. Operating systems
  3. Application software

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