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| Microsoft Windows XP has the option of what we call Safe Mode. In safe mode only specific files needed by XP are loaded. As just the essential programs and files are loaded in Safe Mode, this allows us to remove some spyware, adware, viruses and such that cannot be removed in Normal Mode. To boot into safemode follow the steps below: |
| Step 1 |
If the computer is running, shut down
Windows, and then turn off the power.
Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on |
| Step 2 |
Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows
Advanced Options Menu appears. If you begin tapping
the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard
error" message. To resolve this, restart the computer
and try again |
| Step3 |
Move the cursor keys up or down until Safe Mode is highlighted then press enter. Microsoft Windows XP will now "Boot into Safe mode".
When you are finished troubleshooting in Safe Mode, close
all programs and restart the computer as you normally
would.
(note: If for any reason you are unable to Boot into Safe Mode using these steps follow the advanced method below)
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Close all open programs.
Click Start, Run and type MSCONFIG in the box and click
OK
The System Configuration Utility appears, On the BOOT.INI
tab, Check the "/SAFEBOOT" option, and then
click apply then OK
and Restart your computer when prompted.
The computer restarts in Safe mode.
Perform the troubleshooting steps for which you are using
Safe Mode.
When you are finished with troubleshooting in Safe mode,
open MSCONFIG again, on the BOOT.INI tab, uncheck "/SAFEBOOT"
and click OK to restart your computer
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