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Recommended method
Windows XP includes the System Configuration Utility. If
you can start the computer normally into Windows, then
this is the easiest--and the recommended--way to restart
the computer in Safe mode.
To configure the System Configuration Utility to start the
computer in Safe mode:
Close all open programs.
Click Start, and then click Run. The Run dialog box
appears.
As shown in this illustration, type msconfig and then
click OK.
The System Configuration Utility appears (shown in the
following illustration). Check the "/SAFEBOOT" option, and
then click OK.
You then see the prompt to restart the computer. Click
Restart.
The computer restarts in Safe mode. (This can take several
minutes.)
When you finish troubleshooting (in Safe mode)
When you finish troubleshooting (in Safe mode) repeat
these steps, but in step 4, uncheck "/SAFEBOOT," and then
close all programs and restart the computer as you
normally would.
Alternate method
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Note:
If your computer has more than one operating system
loaded, then you must select Windows XP first. After you
select Windows XP, proceed with the rest of this document.
Due to the nature of Safe mode in Windows XP, it is not
possible to install software while in Safe mode.
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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.
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Note: If you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some
computers will generate a "keyboard error" message. Please
restart, and then try again.
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Using the arrow keys on the keyboard, scroll to and select
the Safe mode menu item, and then press Enter.
To start Windows in Safe mode, multiboot system:
Use this method if XP is not 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.
When the menu that displays the operating systems appears,
use the arrow keys on the keyboard to select Windows XP.
Press Enter, and then immediately begin tapping the F8
key. The Windows Advanced Options menu appears.
Using the arrow keys on the keyboard, scroll to and select
the Safe mode menu item, and then press Enter.
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