To start Windows 95, 98, ME in Safe mode:
Using the F8 key - you must press the F8 key at just the right time (this varies from computer to computer). If the F8 method does not work, repeat the steps, but press the F8 key more quickly, or press it several times. If the F8 key still does not work, use the System Configuration Utility method instead.
To start Windows 2000 in Safe mode:
- If the computer is running, shut down Windows and then turn off the power.
- Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.
- When you see the black-and-white Starting Windows bar at the bottom of the screen, start tapping the F8 key. The Windows 2000 Advanced Options Menu appears.
- Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected. In most cases, it is the first item in the list and is selected by default. (If it is not selected, use the arrow keys to select it.)
- Press Enter. The computer will start in Safe mode. This can take a few minutes.
- When you are finished with all troubleshooting, close all programs and restart the computer as you normally would.
To start Windows XP in Safe mode, single operating system:
Use this method if XP is the only operating system installed on your computer.
- Start Windows, or if it is running, shut Windows down, and then turn off the computer.
- Restart the computer. The computer begins processing a set of instructions known as the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). What is displayed depends on the BIOS manufacturer. Some computers display a progress bar that refers to the word BIOS, while others may not display any indication that this process is happening.
- As soon as the BIOS has finished loading, begin tapping the F8 key on your keyboard. Continue to do so until the Windows Advanced Options menu appears.
Note: If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers will generate a "keyboard error" message. Please restart, and then try again.
- Using the arrow keys on the keyboard, scroll to and select the Safe mode menu item, and then press Enter.
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