URGENT QUESTION for Windows XP users: - Democratic Underground

SmileyBoy

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Fri Aug-27-04 10:13 PM
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URGENT QUESTION for Windows XP users:

I need to restart my computer in safe mode. How do I do this???

Thanx.

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TwoHandedLayup

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Fri Aug-27-04 10:14 PM
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1. Hit F8

as the computer starts to boot until you get a menu that lets you choose safe mode. You only need to hit it once, but it is easier if you hit it multiple times

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jeff30997

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Fri Aug-27-04 10:15 PM
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2. Ok...

Reboot and hold down the F8 key until a menu appears.Then chose Safe Mode.

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Wilber_Stool

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Fri Aug-27-04 10:42 PM
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3. No

Edited on Fri Aug-27-04 10:44 PM by Wilber_Stool

tap the F8 key while you reboot. You might hear a beep if it takes.
Just noticed the time. Guess I'm a little late.

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