K Kevin Marshall Jul 29, 2003 #2 Press the F8 key right after you start your computer and the power on tests complete. This should bring up the menu where you can select safe mode.
Press the F8 key right after you start your computer and the power on tests complete. This should bring up the menu where you can select safe mode.
K Kelly Jul 29, 2003 #3 Hi Donna, You need to hit F8 during boot, just after the BIOS info switches to black screen. Or.... Go to Start/Run/Msconfig. Boot.Ini and check off /SafeBoot. Apply/Ok, reboot. Description of Safe Boot Mode in Windows http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q202/4/85.asp Safe-Mode Boot Switches for Windows Boot.ini File http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q239/7/80.asp /xp_tweaks.htm Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
Hi Donna, You need to hit F8 during boot, just after the BIOS info switches to black screen. Or.... Go to Start/Run/Msconfig. Boot.Ini and check off /SafeBoot. Apply/Ok, reboot. Description of Safe Boot Mode in Windows http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q202/4/85.asp Safe-Mode Boot Switches for Windows Boot.ini File http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q239/7/80.asp /xp_tweaks.htm Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
