Re: Where is SAFE MODE

Mick wrote:

HI all,
Norton has told me that I have a virus (W32.Randex) and to remove it I need to go into SAFE MODE. I have tried by holding the F8 key down during bootup, and tapping it. Have also tried power downing during bootup but with no luck.

Is there any other way I can get into SAFE MODE ?


Yes. Go to Start | Run. Type in msconfig, click ok. On the Boot.ini tab check the /Safeboot option.

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