Starting Windows XP in Safe Mode
Restart the computer. Immediately after the screen goes blank for the first time, or after the BIOS post ends, start taping the F8 key repeatedly. The Windows Advanced Options menu appears. If the menu does not appear, restart the computer and try again. If the Keyboard has a F-Lock key, it may be necessary to press it first - QUICKLY before pressing the F8 Key. This will have to be done quickly before tapping the F8 key repeatedly.
The Windows Advanced Options Menu shown next should appear
The Safe Mode option uses a minimal set of device drivers and services to start Windows. The default Microsoft VGA driver is used for display at 640 x 480 resolution and in 16 colors.
If this widows appears, choose the operating system you want to boot to.
Note: Dual boot users will see more than one operating system.
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As files load they will scroll down the screen
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Alternative method to using the F8 key
Go to Start - Run and type or paste MSCONFIG then press enter
Click on the the Boot.ini tab
Click the box for /SAFEBOOT to select it
Minimal should be selected, if not select it
Click Apply then OK
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