Re: safe mode?

From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 12/10/04

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    Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 06:41:44 -0700

    Vic wrote:
    > I've read on another NG about W2K's ability to boot in SAFE MODE. Can somebody please tell me how to do this?
    >
    > TIA
    > Vic
    >
    >

            Press <F8> just as the PC finishes its POST (Power On Self-Test) and
    switches control to the OS. 

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