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Can't reboot into safe mode?

by Help Jul 28, 2004 2:04AM PDT

It seems I'm full of problems lately, I can't seem to reboot into safe mode! When given the option to reboot my computer it doesn't ask if I wan't it to be in safe mode or not. any help?

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Re: Can't reboot into safe mode? (What OS?)
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Jul 28, 2004 2:09AM PDT
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Re: Can't reboot into safe mode? (What OS?)
by Help Jul 28, 2004 2:59AM PDT

I don't even get an option to reboot into safe mode. Err looking back I described my problem terribly >_<

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Re: Can't reboot into safe mode? (What OS?)
by jconner Jul 28, 2004 4:13AM PDT

I suspect if you knew how to do that before and something has since disabled it you have some virus or malware.

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Re: Can't reboot into safe mode? (What OS?)
by Kees Bakker Jul 28, 2004 5:36AM PDT

Although explicitely asked, you still don't tell the OS.

And you don't tell what you do, and what happens then, and what options are offered, only what option is NOT offered.

Please be more communicative. The more we know, the more help might come.

Kees

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Re: Can't reboot into safe mode?
by billzhills Jul 28, 2004 4:33AM PDT

If my thoughts on your post are correct you are unable, by pressing the F8 key, to access a boot option menu. If this is so I have two options for you to try. Only the first option is safe.

If the system will boot to normal mode go to "start" -> "run". Type "msconfig", press enter. In the first window fill radio button "Diagnostic Startup". Click apply/ ok and reboot.

Or allow Windows to start booting then pull a hard shut down (turn off the power to system)(not the best idea as corruption of operating system can occur). Windows should then reboot to boot option menu

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Re: Can't reboot into safe mode?
by Help Jul 28, 2004 6:25AM PDT

Ahh that seemed to work. Thanks for the help, and Sorry I'm terrible at explaining and tend to mess up a lot at things. I guess this is a test for you guys Wink

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Re: Can't reboot into safe mode?
by billzhills Jul 28, 2004 6:30AM PDT

Good to hear tho...
Did it require a hard boot or msconfig?

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Re: Can't reboot into safe mode?
by Help Jul 28, 2004 6:39AM PDT

msconfig

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