2007-05-16 11:54:58 · 12 answers · asked by Sweet Pea 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
For Windows XP
If the computer is running it is best to shut down Windows and then turn off the power.
Begin by first clicking on the Start Button and then click on Turn Off Computer.
Now click on the Turn Off red colored icon to shut down your computer system.
It is best to wait between 15 to 30 seconds before you turn your system back on.
Turn on your computer and start tapping the F8 key on your keyboard.
Some Computers may display a keyboard error message if you begin tapping F8 too quickly.
Restart your computer again and begin tapping the F8 key a brief second or two later.
When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, Choose the Safe Mode option and hit Enter.
Windows will now boot your computer up in Safe Mode.
2007-05-16 11:57:59 · answer #1 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Safe mode' is when your computer stops working and you have to 'reboot' but the simple act of rebooting (re-starting it) doesn't 'fix' the problem. You'll get a screen with several 'choices' of what to do ... and one should say 'safe mode' on it. CLICK YOUR MOUSE on that line (use it as you would click on an 'icon') and you'll go to 'safe mode' (which is usually at the 'lowest operating level' possible for your machine, and you can then use the old 'search through the files' until you find the one that is 'causing the problem' and hopefully 'fix it' ...
2007-05-16 12:06:46 · answer #2 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get into Windows Safe mode tap the F8 key as the computer starts up. Tap it unitl the menu comes up, then select Safe Mode.
2016-05-20 12:50:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
restart the pc...before the windows logo comes up hold the f8 button until you see a screen that ask you if you want safe mode safe mode networking and etc. choose the first and follow the prompts. good luck.
2007-05-16 11:58:34 · answer #4 · answered by razual2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Restart your computer, and as it's rebooting, hold the F8 button. This will bring up a few startup options, one of which will be to start the computer in safe mode.
2007-05-16 11:57:48 · answer #5 · answered by consumingfire783 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reboot and keep hitting F8 until the safe mode option comes up
2007-05-16 11:57:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
f 8
computers what a world
i would try
1 - turn on monitor
2 - turn on computer
3 - constantly tap f8 - located at top of your key board
4 - when new screen comes up - use up and down arrows also on your key board to high light safe mode last know good configuration etc
5 hit enter on key board
5 - windows should start or it will give options on how to start windows
2007-05-16 11:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by Q&A Answer Mans Retired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
- restart the pc
- press F8 (or ctrl, F2, F6 in some pcs) repeatedly as the computer boots
- Choose safe mode from the options
2007-05-16 11:59:22 · answer #8 · answered by Redeemed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tap the F8 Key while your computer is booting up. If not try the f5 key
2007-05-16 11:57:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when u turn on ya comp press F8 at the beginin n it'll come up just keep pressin it till it comes up
2007-05-16 11:57:33 · answer #10 · answered by Go Getta 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋