Safe Mode

[tranman]

How do I boot to "safe mode"? I'm running Windows98SE.

Thanks,

tranman

[SARGE]

When pc first starts up, start tapping the F8 key and the options will come up. If it gets to the desktop, you didn't tap soon enough.

[TwoRails]

Hi tranman,

Just after your BIOS loadup, at the very beginning Windows startup, hit the Ctrl key. With todays faster CPUs, it's easy to miss the timing.

TwoRails

[tranman]

I thought that booting into safe mode would allow me to default to VGA and I would be able to see something on the screen. It didn't. I guess I'm still experiencing a video card driver conflict. Can someone suggest something I can do now so that I can see anything on my screen?

[tranman]

I tried F8 again and got it to boot in safe mode. Thanks, and hopefully I can make some headway with my video card problems.

[tranman]

Finally! I wiped all the drivers and other associated video programs I could find, reinstalled the ATI stuff, and Presto! It works! My son is relieved, and I feel great! I learn stuff every time out with this forum. Thanks for the help...:D

[SARGE]

:) :)

[Cricket]

You can also hit and hold the Shift key while the system is booting up...that will take you directly into Safe Mode.

:) Cricket