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Chad_Rio
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Q: Enable an application to run in Safe Mode?

When booted into Safe Mode on my MacBook not all application will run.  Is it possible to enable an application to run while in Safe Boot Mode?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Sep 1, 2012 11:19 AM

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Chad_Rio

Q: Enable an application to run in Safe Mode?

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  • by Mark Jalbert,

    Mark Jalbert Mark Jalbert Sep 1, 2012 12:00 PM in response to Chad_Rio
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    Sep 1, 2012 12:00 PM in response to Chad_Rio

    Is it possible to enable an application to run while in Safe Boot Mode?

    Possibly yes and advisably NO. Applications that do not run in Safe Mode need other resources that are not meant to be available in this mode.

  • by roam,

    roam roam Sep 1, 2012 6:22 PM in response to Chad_Rio
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    Sep 1, 2012 6:22 PM in response to Chad_Rio

    Just to add to what Mark has said, Safe mode is really for troubleshooting a problem when your Mac cannot run properly in normal mode. You may already know this, but I thought i'd mention it in case you thought otherwise.

     

    Here are some details of that environment.

    Mac OS X: What is Safe Boot, Safe Mode?

  • by Chad_Rio,

    Chad_Rio Chad_Rio Sep 3, 2012 8:08 AM in response to Chad_Rio
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    Sep 3, 2012 8:08 AM in response to Chad_Rio

    I use an internet filter for family surfing safety, but discovered the filter does not operate when booted in safe mode (which isn't exactly a secret).  I understand the purpose of safe mode, but I'd still like to have family-safe surfing even when in safe mode.  I use the K9 Web Protection filter.  How can I get it to operate when in safe mode?