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safe mode/repair install
Name: jwinner1 Date: November 12, 2008 at 12:43:07 Pacific OS: win xp home CPU/Ram: P4 3.0 GHZ 512 Product: generic
Comment:
When I try to boot into safe mode from the options screen the computer simply reboots and I end up back at the options screen. I've read previous posts on this problem and if I'm not mistaken the solution suggested is to run a repair installation. My question is are there other possible(simpler) solutions to this problem? Any help will be appreciated.
Name: Dotuletz Date: November 13, 2008 at 00:28:43 Pacific
Reply:
go to registry editor and see if this key is present --> hkey local machine/system/currentcontrolset/control/safeboot
i have a backup of this key FROM MY PC on 2shared (security reasons..deleting it can prevent booting in safe mode)... i don't know the posting rules so i won't post all the site...but after going to 2shared type in: "/file/4273408/3b28e92f/safeboot.html" (without quotes)
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