Re: SafeMode

From: Steve N. (NoOne_at_nunya.biz)
Date: 04/22/04


Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 13:16:29 GMT

One exception I've found in Safe Mode w/Network is if you've got Novell
client installed it will not load one or two services required for
Novell networking.

Steve

Wesley Vogel wrote:
> Michael;
>
> Safe Mode
> From XP HELP:
> [[In safe mode, Windows uses default settings (VGA monitor, Microsoft mouse
> driver, no network connections, and the minimum device drivers required to
> start Windows).]]
>
> [[In safe mode, you have access to only basic files and drivers (mouse,
> monitor, keyboard, mass storage, base video, default system services, and no
> network connections). You can choose the Safe Mode with Networking option,
> which loads all of the above files and drivers and the essential services
> and drivers to start networking, or you can choose the Safe Mode with
> Command Prompt option, which is exactly the same as safe mode except that a
> command prompt is started instead of the graphical user interface. You can
> also choose Last Known Good Configuration, which starts your computer using
> the registry information that was saved at the last shutdown.]]
>
> A Description of the Safe Mode Boot Options in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315222
>
> HOW TO: Perform Advanced Clean-Boot Troubleshooting in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316434
>



Relevant Pages

  • Re: Regarding My first post.
    ... Startup in Safe Mode with Networking. ... My favorite websites will not load. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6.browser)
  • Re: Boot Problems
    ... As starting Safe Mode with Networking Support requires additional drivers then one or more of these drivers will be required so it is possible that it is one of the listed drivers that is causing your problem. ... It is unlikely that the corresponding Report will not be generated if you try to boot in Safe Mode with Networking Support because the Stop Error will prevent the further creation of Error Reports. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • XP Home start to log on then logs off
    ... the Welcome screen (any user or Admin) it starts to load my personal ... able to log on in Safe Mode with Networking in all profiles. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: Wan Miniport Error 31
    ... > "This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the ... > reinstall but it says "Failed to uninstall this device. ... > show up at all as I guess it's not installed in Safe Mode. ...
    (microsoft.public.win2000.networking)
  • Re: NTFS SAFE MODE YES NORMAL MODE NO
    ... Is there any application out there that can compare drivers that load ... which device driver is giving me the problem. ... there were errors with the drive why does it work in Safe Mode? ... You've got a problem with device drivers ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)