how can I fix my computer, that only works in safe mode?

Answer 1

You can fix your computer by doing a Windows XP repair. You can do this with your Windows XP CD.

You would first of all need to load the CD, restart the computer and once it says press any key to load from CD... press any key. After a while, it asks what would you like to do. On the first screen, select the option where it says "Install Windows XP" (or something similar to that) and then on the 2nd screen make sure to select "Repair" not re-install. From there it will look like it's re-installing but it's just repairing your Windows.

You might want to make sure you have your Windows XP serial key because it might ask for it, but it's pretty straight forward. If you need more help, don't hesitate to ask.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

The computer might have experienced some changes to the start up files. If you have your XP install disk, you can do a system file check from Safe Mode. Click start > run > type in "sfc /scannow" > OK (no quote marks and notice the space between sfc and /scannow.) If any damaged or missing files are found you'll be prompted to insert the install disk. The scan can take an hour or more depending on what it finds.

If this doesn't solve the problem, you might have to do a Repair Install. You'll overwrite the entire operating system with a fresh copy. You won't lose personal settings or programs, but you will have to visit the Windows Update site for all updates that came out after your install disk was made (including SP2 if its not on the disk.) This link will give you detailed instructions and actual screen shots for a Repair Install. I selected XP Pro but the steps are identical for XP Home.

http://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/installxpcdrepair/indexfullpage.htm

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Dear Helga,

The right question you need to ask is "Why does my computer start in safe mode only?"

From what I can deduce, you probably did something wrong to your windows operating system (and by the way ... what version do you use ?). Perhaps you installed a driver the wrong way ...

There are many things that you can do in order to see what`s wrong with your PC ... e-mail me with details about your computer, and under what circumstances it started to give you a hard time. My address is [e-mail]

Bottom line is that trying to fix your windows using the repair method is kinda the same as reinstalling it all over ... the only difference being that you don`t have to reinstall all your drivers and applications :))

I`m looking forward to hearing from you

Valentin

Answer 4

Reinstall windows. For detail instructions see windows reinstallation in the blog, on second page
http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-6.TyULMiaafk4PnY1H5X

Answer 5

You can install new windows this will solve your problem