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Add Safe Mode To Your Boot Options In Windows XP.
Tapping F8 while Windows XP is booting will
bring you to the Advanced Boot Options screen where you can choose
to boot into SafeMode. This guide will show you
an easier and more configurable way to boot into safe mode.
Disclaimer: Warning Serious
problems might occur if you modify the boot.ini
file. Modify the boot.ini file at your own risk, Every effort has
been made to ensure that registry edit instructions are correct
and safe. Internet Fixes cannot be held responsible for any damage
done to your system by using this guide.
Click
then
Type
control sysdm.cpl,,3 then click
(note: alternatively, you could Go to your Control Panel, and then
choose System)
Then under Startup and Recovery
click on Settings
Then Click on Edit
Now highlight the current boot line and then
right click and select Copy (for more
clarification, see the below picture.)
Place your cursor on the next line (you may have to
hit your enter key to get to the next line) and then right click
and select Paste Then add the word ‘Safeboot
after ‘Windows XP Professional’ (for more clarification, see the
below picture.
Now Click File then Save
Now, Click
then
Type msconfig then click
Click on the Boot.ini tab,
then you will see an identical version of what you had in your
Boot.ini file. Use your mouse and click on the bottom line (the
one that has the word ‘Safeboot’), then check mark the box next to
/SAFEBOOT. You can then choose what options you want:
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Minimal - Minimal set of drivers
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Network - With Network Support
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Dsrepair - Directory Services Repair
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Minimal (Alternate Shell) - Standard
Explorer Desktop
Click Apply and reboot. You
should now see a screen during the boot process that allows you to
select to boot into Safe Mode
Let me know if you need anything else.
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