How to Boot in Safe Mode for Windows XP SP2
- 1). Click on the Windows "Start" button, and select "Shut Down."
- 2). Select "Restart" from the drop-down list, and click on "OK."
- 3). Press on and hold the "F8" key on your keyboard as soon as your computer restarts and before Windows XP begins to load.
- 4). Use the up and down arrow keys on your keyboard to select your preferred Safe Mode option. You can choose the default "Safe Mode" option, enable Internet and other network connections by selecting the "Safe Mode with Networking" option, or access the command line by choosing the "Safe Mode with Command Prompt" option.
- 5). Press on the "Enter" key on your keyboard after making your selection. Windows XP loads immediately using your selected Safe Mode option.
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