How to Start Windows XP in Safe Mode on the Boot Menu
- 1). Reboot your computer.
- 2). Press the "F8" key while the computer boots up. Press the key once every second until the boot menu appears.
- 3). Press the arrow keys to highlight the "Safe Mode" or "Safe Mode with Networking" option.
- 4). Press the "Enter" key to boot the computer in safe mode.
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