What I am supposed to do to fix my computer when its in safe mode?
I dont understand much about computers and recently my computer has been crashing, restarting itself, not restarting properly and the monitor crashes. I have Windows XP Home Edition
2006-12-13 08:55:54 · 9 answers · asked by Ste444 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
well on my computer I use F8 during the bootup and thats how it works. Try that and let me know.
2006-12-13 09:02:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Safe Mode might not help it, it might be your power supply unit or spyware or you need to update a driver.
The Power Supply Unit is in the back of your PC, its a box with a fan where the power cable plugs into it and it might or might not have a reset button. If it has a button just flick the switch on and of and then turn on you computer. If it does not have a switch it means it is nearing the end of its life meaning you have to get it replaced.
Another cause is spyware. If you want to remove spyware I insist you get Ad-Aware it is free and it does its job well and is well know here is a link: http://lavasoft.de/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
Your computer might also need an update so all you need to do is go to Microsoft Windows Update.
Hope this helps.
2006-12-13 09:04:59 · answer #2 · answered by Kenster102.5 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That might not be a virus, it probably needs servicing. If its a year old or more it needs dusting.
You may need to switch off System Restore as back up files will be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run your anti virus and anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.
Then beef up your security. Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it. All the following programs are free for personal use;
You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall OR
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo firewall.
You need to install one anti virus;
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ -AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus
You need all three anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.
Also use Microsoft Defender and their online scans.
And these are useful utilities;
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
https://www.grc.com - Shields Up security site, check your firewall works.
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
2006-12-13 09:16:53 · answer #3 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Press f8 as your computer boots up .. select "safe mode" then run your anti-virus software .. this should eliminate any virus' on your computer.
2006-12-13 09:06:14 · answer #4 · answered by eddie l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my be have virus or not but press F12 when boot up then you can go into safe mode try to un-install the last program or download you had to do so go to control panel and to add/remove programs and u will see
good luck
2006-12-13 09:02:27 · answer #5 · answered by nighthawk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you turn on your computer press f8 when you see the windows logo and then select safe mode
2006-12-13 08:58:42 · answer #6 · answered by viper63849 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have a virus and this need to be removed unless you know what to do dont mess with safe mode its best to get some proffesional advice
2006-12-13 08:57:53 · answer #7 · answered by julie t 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hit F5 as your computer starts up.
2006-12-13 08:57:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
f8 on screen logo
2006-12-13 09:00:15 · answer #9 · answered by White Man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋