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There are two methods to get your computer into safemode. I suggest starting with method 1 which will force windows to boot into safemode. If that doesn’t work, try method 2.

Method 1 – Configure the System Configuration Utility (Windows XP)

1. Open the System Configuration Utility.
2. Click on the Boot.ini tab. Check the box next to /SAFEBOOT. You may want to also check the NETWORK option if you require internet access in safe mode. If you don’t need it, don’t check it.
   NOTE: Some systems will not be able to connect to the internet in safe mode, depending on what type of internet connection you have.
3. Click Apply . Click Close . Click Yes to restart your computer.
4. When your computer starts up this time, it will load into safemode. You will notice a few differences when your computer boots into safemode. Watch the video for details.
5. When your computer boots into safemode, it will stop at a screen that says ” To begin, click you user name”. Click your username you would normally use to login to windows. If you are using Windows XP Home Edition, there is no password to login to the “Administrator” account.
6. Once you have clicked on your user account, the screen will turn black and you will be prompted with a message that asks if you want to work in safemode or use the system restore feature. Click Yes to work in safemode.

NOTE: Your display will not look as sharp in safemode as you are used to. Your video card drivers aren’t loaded – this is why the color looks poor and not as crisp as when you are in normal mode.

You are now ready to work in Safe mode!

Method 2 – The “F8″ key (all versions of Windows)

1. Shut down and turn off your computer.
2. Turn the computer on and immediately start to tap the “F8″ key on your keyboard. You must tap the “F8″ key TWICE every second; otherwise you may miss the opportunity to boot into safe mode.
3. Watch the screen as you are tapping “F8″ – you will eventually see a screen that says ” Windows Advanced Startup Options”.
4. There will be a list of options you can choose from as to how you want windows to start up. Using your up and down arrow key on your keyboard, select ” Safe Mode “, or ” Safe Mode with Networking ” (if you wish to have internet access) and then press enter.

NOTE: Some systems will not be able to connect to the internet in safe mode, depending on what type of internet connection you have, so only choose this option if you know what you are doing.

Common problems with Method 2 – The “F8″ key

The most common problem with method two is that you are not tapping the F8 quick enough as the PC starts, or you have a “F-Lock” key on your keyboard that needs to be turned on in order for the PC to recognize you are tapping the F8 key.

If this is the case, you must turn on you computer, and immediately press the “F-Lock” key before you begin to tap “F8″.

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