Safe Mode

Safe mode is a specific version policy that requests a given assembly be run with the exact version of its dependencies that it was compiled against.

A method of starting Windows using only basic files and drivers. Safe mode is available by pressing the F8 key during startup. This allows you to start the computer when a problem prevents it from starting correctly.

Sources:

Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms (Vol. 1) John C. Rigdon, 2016 – 1471 c. – 1099