|
|||||||
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Rate Thread | Display Modes |
12-18-2002, 07:46 PM
|
#1 |
|
Member (9 bit)
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 273
|
Safe Mode
How do I boot to "safe mode"? I'm running Windows98SE.
Thanks, tranman |
|
|
|
12-18-2002, 07:50 PM
|
#2 |
|
The Preacher Man
Premium Member
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Dallas
Posts: 4,828
|
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.
__________________
"Don't be so open-minded that your brains fall out." |
|
|
|
|
12-18-2002, 07:51 PM
|
#3 |
|
Member (14 bit)
Premium Member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: The Great NorthWest
Posts: 12,594
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
12-18-2002, 08:53 PM
|
#4 |
|
Member (9 bit)
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 273
|
Blank screen blues
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?
|
|
|
|
|
12-18-2002, 08:56 PM
|
#5 |
|
Member (9 bit)
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 273
|
Check that
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.
|
|
|
|
|
12-18-2002, 09:30 PM
|
#6 |
|
Member (9 bit)
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 273
|
I did it!
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...
|
|
|
|
|
12-18-2002, 10:50 PM
|
#7 |
|
The Preacher Man
Premium Member
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Dallas
Posts: 4,828
|
|
|
|
|
|
12-19-2002, 11:59 AM
|
#8 |
|
Shiro Usagi
Premium Member
Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Kaneohe, Hawaii
Posts: 34,002
|
FYI
You can also hit and hold the Shift key while the system is booting up...that will take you directly into Safe Mode.
Cricket
|
|
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
| Display Modes | Rate This Thread |
|
|
Linear Mode
