Metro is still in: Windows 8 Security Mode

The security mode is a life-saving tool for Windows System emergencies and a favorite of experts. Windows 8 has also been greatly enhanced in this regard. Next, let's take a simple look at the new Windows 8 security mode. The following test is based on Windows 8 x64 Developer Preview and HP Touchsmart TX2 notebook.

 

1. to quickly bring up Windows 8 Security Mode and other menus at startup, the shortcut key is not a traditional F8,Changed to S hhift + F8.

We can see that Windows 8 provides more startup options, includingCommon security mode, network security mode, command prompt Security Mode, enable startup log, enable low resolution, debug mode, disable automatic restart when the system fails, disable forced driver signature, disable early start security software-driven.

2. Windows 8 in Safe ModeThe Touch Screen driver is still loaded and can still be fully touched..

3. After logging on to the Windows 8 security mode, the system enters the traditional desktop instead of the Metro interface,Yes. The Metro interface still exists and can be used., Press the Win key on the keyboard or the Win icon on the desktop or in the lower left corner to enter.

4,In safe mode, Metro operations are very difficult, and special effects are stuck.Quickly slide the Metro to compare the memory and CPU usage. In safe mode, there are about 2.2 GB and 50%, and in normal mode, there are about 0.55 GB and 10%. It is estimated that GPU is responsible for the acceleration of the sliding, fade-in and fade-out effects of Windows 8, while the GPU driver is not loaded in safe mode and can only rely on the CPU, resulting in high CPU usage.