Safe Mode

[Keht]

is there a way to trigger a safe mode in normal mode so on the next reboot
it will enter safe mode. Basically something easier then F8 on boot, I work
in tech support and it can be a pain trying to explain to users how to get
into safe mode. any suggestions?

 

[Ross Durie]

Being technical then you might like to figure it out for yourself. Hint:
msconfig.

P.S. There is bound to be unemployed people with more skills than you.

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

Go to Start/Run/Msconfig. Boot.Ini and check off /SafeBoot. Apply/Ok,
reboot.

Another option: Add Safe Mode to the Boot Screen

Use as an example/guideline: Go to Start/Run and type in: C:\boot.ini and
copy/add what you want (Safe Mode or with Command Prompt), then save,
reboot.

Normal, Safe Mode and Command Prompt.

[boot loader]
timeout =15
default = multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
[operating systems]

multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS = "Windows XP Normal"
/fastdetect /sos)

multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS = "Windows XP SAFE
Mode"/safeboot:minimal)

multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS = "XP SAFE Mode with
Command Prompt" /safeboot:minimal(alternateshell)

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Happy Holidays,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

 

[Guest]

mr. durie there was no reason to be insulting with that P.S. crack!

 

[Guest]

It sounds to me that Mr. Ross might be unemployed and haboring some
resentment..