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VGA Only Mode is Not Enabled: How to Quickly Turn it On
VGA mode is used if Windows can’t load due to video cards issues
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The VGA-only mode is a unique way to access Windows ifit locks or can’t function normally. However, it can be annoying if you encounter the VGA-only is not enabled problem.
Hence, this article will cover the basics of the VGA mode and how to enable it on your PC without hassles quickly.
What is the VGA-only mode?
The VGA mode is similar to launching the PC in safe mode. It offers a basic Windows view with a 640 x 480 pixels resolution.
In this mode, you can diagnose the PC’s or video card problems while having access to a minute functionality of the computer. Only the most basic video drivers will load during the VGA mode, and directional keys are used to navigate.
The VGA mode is often used when video cards or display issues, such as thePC not detecting GPU on Windows 11.
How can I enable VGA-only mode on my PC?
Before trying these steps, there are a few checks you need to perform:
If none of these restores your video card performance, apply the steps below to enable VGA mode.
1. Adjust BIOS settings
This will start Windows in VGA mode, using minimum drivers input similar to the Safe Mode. If you encounter difficultiesaccessing BIOS settings in Windows 11, our guide can help you solve it.
2. Force Windows to use standard VGA mode drivers
Having completed this, Windows will use the Vga.sys generic video driver and doesn’t require starting in Safe Mode.
Further, our guide oninstalling drivers without EXE fileshas detailed information on using INF files for driver installation.
Follow the steps above for optimal results when trying to combat VGA only mode is not enabled problem.
However, if you encounterVGA issues on Windows, do not hesitate to check out our guide for the best ways to fix them.
Sometimes, yourVGA card may not be supported by the UEFI driver. Although not rampant, if this is your problem, consider our article.
In case people tell you to ensure BIOS BBS is disabled, it’s valid advice since BBS can lead to vulnerabilities. And it’s for the same reason you should ensure Request Disk Topology is disabled. Only do that if you don’t need the features.
Conclusively, if this guide has been helpful, you can leave your comments and suggestions in the section below. We’d like a response from you.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.
