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Safe mode in XP?? How to get to?

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baybook

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Sep 16, 2004
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How can I get to safe mode in XP? I can't seem to get to that option
 
I rapidly press F8 repeatedly once I see the BIOS spash screen and before I see the Windows Banner

That brings up a menu


I tried to remain child-like, all I acheived was childish.
 
You can go to Start > Run and type MSCONFIG then click OK.

Go to the BOOT.INI tab, check the box beside SafeBoot and click ok.

The computer will now boot in Safe Mode.

Undo this to boot normally.

[tt]-John[/tt]
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