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Safe mode

Jun 4, 2004 1:32AM PDT

Great tips,I copy and save most of them, but one i havent seen is how to start in safe mode. I have done it before but cant remember how.

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F8
Jun 4, 2004 1:42AM PDT

Whilst in boot up keep pressing F8

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Shadowrider, As a Result of Your Request....
Jun 4, 2004 3:35AM PDT
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wow compliments from Grif
Jun 4, 2004 4:46AM PDT

What did I do Wrong ???

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(NT) ???
Jun 4, 2004 6:10AM PDT

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Re:Safe mode
Jun 5, 2004 1:45AM PDT

To put your computer into Safe Mode,when starting your computer, simply press Start and Ctrl at the same time until Menu appears Enter #3 for Safe Mode then press enter. It is adviseable to shut down any running programmes, such as webshots. Defragmenting will not be interrupted