1. Start Parallels Desktop and make sure your Windows 7 virtual machine is powered off.
2. Click on the Windows 7 virtual machine in the sidebar to select it.
3. Click on the “Options” tab in the toolbar.
4. Click on the “Safe Mode” button to enable it.
5. Click on the “Start” button to power on the virtual machine.
6. As soon as the virtual machine starts booting up, rapidly press the F8 key on your keyboard.
7. This will bring up the Windows Advanced Options Menu.
8. Use the arrow keys to select “Safe Mode” and press Enter.
9. Windows 7 will now boot into Safe Mode.
If you need to access the internet while in Safe Mode, select “Safe Mode with Networking” instead.
Alternate Methods to Boot into Safe Mode
There are a few other ways to boot into Safe Mode in Windows 7 within Parallels Desktop:
1. **From the Windows Start Menu**: – Click on the Windows Start Menu – Type “msconfig” and press Enter – Click on the “Boot” tab – Check the “Safe boot” box and select the type of Safe Mode – Click “OK” and restart the virtual machine
2. **From the Windows Login Screen**: – At the login screen, hold down the Shift key and click the Power button – Select “Restart” while continuing to hold Shift – Select “Troubleshoot” > “Advanced options” > “Startup Settings” – Click “Restart” – Press the corresponding number key for the desired Safe Mode option
3. **From the Windows Recovery Environment**: – Boot into the Windows Recovery Environment – Select “Troubleshoot” > “Advanced options” > “Startup Settings” – Click “Restart” – Press the corresponding number key for the desired Safe Mode option
Safe Mode is a useful troubleshooting tool in Windows 7 that loads the operating system with only essential drivers and services. This can help isolate issues caused by third-party software or drivers.