What do I do about if I have to get rid of a virus but I cannot enter safe mode?

I have windows xp, and the computer just stops at "error loading operating system"


I have tried pressing F8 several times and it does not work.

PLEASE HELP

ljking

Here's some links/sites that may assist with safe mode options:

How to start Windows XP in Safe mode
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...01060608000039

Safe-Mode Boot Switches for Windows Boot.ini File
http://support.microsoft.com/support.../q239/7/80.asp

A Description of the Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;Q315222



"ljking" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> What do I do about if I have to get rid of a virus but I cannot enter safe
mode?
>
> I have windows xp, and the computer just stops at "error loading operating
system"
>
>
> I have tried pressing F8 several times and it does not work.
>
> PLEASE HELP
>
> ljking