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How to start Windows XP in
Safe Mode
Many times
in order to remove a piece of spyware or for troubleshooting and diagnostic
purposes, you'll have to start Windows XP in Safe Mode. While in Safe
Mode, only specific programs and files needed to run the operating system
are loaded. Some functions, such as connecting to the Internet, will
not be active in Safe Mode and a standard video driver will be loaded
causing a washed out look and a possible change in resolution.
However, because just the essential programs and files are loaded in Safe
Mode, this allows us to remove some spyware, adware, viruses and such that
cannot be removed in Normal Mode.
Follow the instructions below to Start Windows XP in Safe Mode
If the computer is
running, shut down Windows, and then turn off the power.
Wait 30 seconds, and then turn the computer on.
Start tapping the F8 key. The Windows Advanced Options Menu appears. If
you begin tapping the F8 key too soon, some computers display a "keyboard error"
message. To resolve this, restart the computer and try again.
Ensure that the Safe mode option is selected.
Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.
When you are finished with all troubleshooting, close all programs and restart
the computer as you normally would. |
