Re: How do I boot into safe mode on windows server 2003 standard

I wound up editing the boot.ini and adding a selection with a swtich for safe
mode. But.. how do I install recovery console? I am not aware of this and
why I would do it. Please advise.

"Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote:

> You still use F8, but you have to be fast and lucky. On most machines
> holding down the F8 key will not work - you have to keep stabbing F8 as soon
> as you turn the machine on and hope your timing is good.
>
> A workaround is to install the recovery console - a good idea anyway. This
> creates a boot menu. When the menu comes up, the server installation will
> be highlighted. Hit the Enter key and then immediately hit the F8 key.
>
> Doug Sherman
> MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
>
> "Roundy" <Roundy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:CBE37DCC-CCCC-4919-B1EB-0047018FDF12@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > I am running HP proliant ml370 and want to boot into safemode, I don't see
> > the option on boot up like on regular machines, like press f8 for
> advanced
> > options. Help, I got up extremely early to do this, and I can't get into
> > safe mode to complete my task.
>
>
>
.

Relevant Pages
Loading