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by wad1224 Apr 2, 2005 1:45AM PST

how do I run my computer in safe mode?

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Wrong forum??
by John.Wilkinson Apr 2, 2005 12:10PM PST

I may be wrong, but I think this is the Handhelds forum.

Windows XP: Restart your computer. When you see the message "Please select the operating system to start," press F8. Use the arrow keys to highlight the appropriate safe mode option, and then press ENTER.

Windows XX: Restart your computer. Once a picture appears, continually press F8 until a Safe Mode option appears.

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John

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An answer.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Apr 2, 2005 11:56PM PST

Silly, but works.

A safe mode could be to unplug the power connections and place the computer into a lead lined 22 ton block. Now place it about 1,200 foot underground in the hermetic bomb vault.

It's now safe.

Bob

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easy answer
by sirvanalmasi Jan 20, 2006 5:57PM PST

when your computer turns on press F8 then from there using arrow keys click safe mode.

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