Background: Safe mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers. If a problem doesn't happen in safe mode, this means that default settings and basic device drivers aren't causing the issue. Observing Windows in safe mode enables you to narrow down the source of a problem, and can help you troubleshoot problems on your PC.
There are two versions of safe mode: Safe Mode and Safe Mode with Networking. Safe Mode with Networking adds the network drivers and services you'll need to access the internet and other computers on your network.
Select from the following sections to find out how to start your PC in safe mode from Settings, from the sign-in screen, or from a black or blank screen.
Press the Windows logo key + R.
Type msconfig in the Open box and then select OK.
Select the Boot tab.
Under Boot options, select the Safe boot checkbox and radio dial Network. Click Apply and OK:
The computer will restart to apply safe mode settings. Icons and screen will look different (bigger), this is normal.
Microsoft Safe Boot options:
Launch Essential Forms. Go under Configure>Preferences>Database tab and uncheck Pack New Databases On First Launch. Click Ok. Close and reopen Essential Forms a few times with those settings.
Notes: Restarting your device should be sufficient to exit you from Safe Mode back into normal mode. However, if for some reason your machine is still booting into Safe Mode on its own after restarting, try this:
Press the Windows logo key + R.
Type msconfig in the Open box and then select OK.
Under the Boot tab.
Under Boot options, uncheck the Safe boot checkbox and radio dial Network. Click Apply and OK:
The computer should give a dialogue it needs to be started. Once the computer restarts, see if Essential Forms now opens in normal startup.