How do I get out of Safe Mode?

[Guest]

A friend was using my computer earlier today and deleted a couple of files in
Add/Remove Programs. She thought that she was deleting AIM, but now she isn't
sure because when she restarted the computer, folders she opened appeared to
move in a "wave" motion to each side of the screen. Thinking that this may be
a virus, she put through Norton Anti Virus, which came out clear.

By the time I got to the computer, I realised that the text was larger than
normal, and the system seemed quite basic. My internet connection is also
running very slow. I am guessing that this means my computer is in Safe Mode,
but I am not sure how to get out of Safe Mode with Windows XP Home Edition. I
have restarted several times, and I have also tried a System Restore for
several different dates, none of which restore my computer.

Is there a way to see what files were deleted in an archive? And what is
happening to my computer? Am I correct in saying that it is running in Safe
Mode?

Your help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

 

[DL]

Sounds like graphics drivers, eg ATI
either visit your graphic card site to download drivers for your specific
card, or your PC manu.

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Probably not.
Does it say "Safe Mode" in each of the corners?
If not, you are not in Safe Mode.
Instead you probably need to reinstall the video drivers.

 

[Guest]

Thank you very much for your response. How would I go about doing this? And
how do I know what my graphic card is?

 

[DL]

If your PC is a large OEM, eg Dell/HP etc visit their site and use your tag#
or model number on the support section.
If its a Laptop visit laptop site.
If a generic PC, read your specs, or download Beleric
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html a tool that will revael a whealth
of info on your PC.
If you still have problems, post back the Beleric result for your
motherboard, and graphics/video adapter