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Safe Mode

for windows 2000, xp, and vista

Safe mode looks and acts differently than normal Windows. In Safe mode:

  • You cannot connect to the Internet.
  • Windows looks different.
  • Many programs that start with Windows will not start.

To start your computer in Safe mode:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. While your computer is restarting, press <F8>.
    Important: You must press <F8> at the moment just before Windows begins to start. If you see a "keyboard error" message, restart the computer and try again.
  3. Using the arrow keys on your keyboard, select Safe Mode and then press <Enter>.