Re: Can not boot to SAFE MODE, STOP ERROR

These might help.

How to Perform an In-Place Upgrade of Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];292175

What an In-Place Windows 2000 Upgrade Changes and What It Does Not Change
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];306952

Be sure to apply SP4 and these two below to your repair install before connecting to any network. Internet included. (sasser, msblast)
http://download.microsoft.com/download/E/6/A/E6A04295-D2A8-40D0-A0C5-...
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-043.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-049.mspx

Then

Rollup 1 for Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?amp;displaylang=en&fa...


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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

"krazykat" wrote:
Dave,

Two items:

Need to boot to SAFE mode in response to a "HIJACK THIS " request to check
for a file.

More importantly, SAFE MODE is the fall back/troubleshooting mode when you
are unable to boot to normal desk top.

I look at not being able to boot to safe mode is like keeping a flat spare
tire in your trunk ---- and knowing that it is flat.

Any chance someone at Microsoft can/would help? I have searched the
knowledge base and just found general articles.

Thanks, Kraxykat

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