Can't start in SAFE Mode

[Meggle]

I found a virus on my computer. The only way to remove it
is so run NAV in safe mode. I started computer and tapped
F8--it didn't respond. I have done this before on a
different computer so I know that I am doing it right--but
for some reason, it isn't responding.

Is there any other way to run comptuer in SAFE mode??

I am running Win2000.

Thanks!
Meg

 

[John Wunderlich]

Is there any other way to run comptuer in SAFE mode??

I am running Win2000.

You can try installing "msconfig" (the XP version works on W2K)
from:
<http://www.thetechguide.com/downloads.html>
On the "Boot.ini" tab, there is a "Safeboot" checkbox.

HTH,
John

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

I found a virus on my computer. The only way to remove it
is so run NAV in safe mode. I started computer and tapped
F8--it didn't respond. I have done this before on a
different computer so I know that I am doing it right--but
for some reason, it isn't responding.

Is there any other way to run comptuer in SAFE mode??

I am running Win2000.

Thanks!
Meg

Press F8 repeatedly, many times, during the early boot stage.
If this does not help then you may have to install your disk
as a slave disk in some other Win2000 PC and repair it
there. Your friendly computer dealer might offer this type
of service.

 

[Alias]

Some computers, notably HP Pavilions want you to hit the Ctrl key. Try that.

Alias

"Meggle" wrote