Safe Mode

[Guest]

I can't start up Windows XP in safe mode. The XP help says to click
start>shut down but shuch an option is not available! I have also tried to
start up with the F8 key activated - that also does not help! Any ideas? Help
would be greatly appreciated.
br, Hojer

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Have you tried booting with a non-system floppy in A:? That should halt the
computer at the right point at which to see if F8 will work after all.

 

[Taurarian]

How to start Windows XP in Safe mode
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001060608000039

Accessing Safe Mode. #12
http://michaelstevenstech.com/xpfaq.html#12

 

[Guest]

Thanks Colin,

your tip worked just fine!

Have you tried booting with a non-system floppy in A:? That should halt the
computer at the right point at which to see if F8 will work after all.

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Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
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I can't start up Windows XP in safe mode. The XP help says to click
start>shut down but shuch an option is not available! I have also tried to
start up with the F8 key activated - that also does not help! Any ideas?
Help
would be greatly appreciated.
br, Hojer