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What is Safe Mode?:
Safe Mode is a feature that came with Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP
Operating Systems. Typically, Safe Mode is used as a diagnostic tool.
When the computer is booted to Safe Mode, only the bare minimum of
resources are loaded. This is helpful in determining the cause of many
problems.
<>Booting to Safe Mode:
1. Start Windows XP
2. Once you hear the first beep during the startup process, begin
tapping the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly until you receive an
onscreen menu.
3. Select option #1. This should be Safe Mode
Alternately, if you are having troubles getting to Safe Mode using the
above method, you can use the Microsoft Configuration Utility. Here's
how:
1. Login as Administrator
2. Go to Start>> Run. Type in: msconfig [Enter] or click OK
3. Once in the Configuration Utility, select the BOOT.INI tab
4. Click the empty box next to the entry: /SAFEBOOT (a checkmark will
now appear.
5. Click OK
6. Exit the Configuration Utility and restart your computer.
Your computer will now boot into Safe Mode each time that it is
restarted. To reverse the process, simply follow the above instructions
and uncheck the /SAFEBOOT entry.
1. Start Windows 98/ME
2. Once you hear the first beep during the startup process, begin
tapping the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly until you receive an
onscreen menu.
3. Select option #1. This should be Safe Mode
Alternately, if you are having troubles getting to Safe Mode using the
above method, you can use the Microsoft Configuration Utility. Here's
how:
1. Go to Start>> Run. Type in: msconfig [Enter] or click OK
2. Once in the Configuration Utility and while in the "General" settings
area, click the "Advanced" button.
3. Once in the Advanced Troubleshooting Settings window, place a
checkmark in the 'Enable Startup Menu' box.
4. Click OK and then OK again once the Configuration Utility reappears.
5. Exit the Configuration Utility and restart your computer.
6. When your Operating System restarts, you will now see a Startup Menu
appear. Select Safe Mode from the menu and press Enter on your keyboard.
1. Start Windows 2000
2. Once you see a black and white Starting Windows bar at the lower
portion of your screen, begin tapping the F8 key repeatedly until the
Advanced Options menu appears.
3. Using the arrow keys on your keyboard, select the Safe Mode option
and press Enter.
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