Can't get computer to start in Safe Mode

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Glenn Cummins

Trying to undo a problem that occurred after installing a Webroot Spyware
update. XP boots up, lets me log in to my user account, loads my desktop
background and that's it. Won't shut down or restart on its own after that,
can't get it to start in Safe Mode...I hold the PF8 key down, but no Safe
Mode. Help!
 
try to boot with a
windows cd and
log into the recovery
console.

at the disk prompt run
the following commands:
chkdsk
fixboot
bootcfg /rebuild
exit

then try to boot
again w/o the cd.

incidentally, there
are times that the
command fixmbr
should be initiated
as well.

but try the others first.
 
You should Tap(not hold down) with the F8 Key right from the moment you push
the Power button on, to get to Safe Mode.
 
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