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Safe Mode problems
Name: nikhiljo Date: October 16, 2005 at 15:26:10 Pacific OS: Win XP CPU/Ram: Intel P4/256
Comment:
I am trying to run my comp in safe mode so that i can get rid of some trojans. But as soon as the safe mode is loaded, the desktop screen goes blank with only "safe mode" printed on the four corners. I would really appreciate any suggestions. thanks
Name: missmuffet Date: October 16, 2005 at 16:34:19 Pacific
Reply:
I had this problem too for awhile, but it seems to have fixed itself and now it works fine for me, sorry I don't have a solution.
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Response Number 2
Name: Johnw Date: October 16, 2005 at 17:16:40 Pacific
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Your computer being buggy may take longer than usual to get into Safe mode, you can try hitting Enter, this may get it moving.
Another way, turn off the comp, using the on/off button. When the computer is turned on the next time Windows should notice that the computer did not successfully boot and give you the safe mode screen.
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Response Number 3
Name: nikhiljo Date: October 16, 2005 at 20:36:05 Pacific
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hey johnw, well, the safe mode screen shows up, but the desktop remains black and blank. There is a cursor which moves, that is, the mouse works. Only that the desktop needs to light up.
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Response Number 4
Name: Johnw Date: October 17, 2005 at 03:59:25 Pacific
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Just reread your 1st post Nikhil & you don't say, you cant get normal mode.
Try this, click on Start > Run, type "msconfig", then click on the "Boot.ini" tab, then CHECK the "/SAFEBOOT" option, then click on Apply, then OK. After you've finished in Safe Mode, then open "msconfig/Boot.ini tab", then UNCHECK the "/SAFEBOOT" box. http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001060608000039?OpenDocument&ExpandSection=3#_Section3
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Response Number 5
Name: Chuck 2 Date: October 17, 2005 at 07:45:20 Pacific
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