Hi, How will windows think it is in safe mode? If so, how to enlighten windows about reality? lol From the screenshot, RPC is started. It's a virtual machine so there isn't any network card, only bridged network connection. It's a clean installation so no virus should be the culprit. Thanks for your reply anyway EDIT: I think it's one of my add-ons that is the culprit. Will check all of them and get back.