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How Do You Start Up Windows XP Safe Mode Using The F8 Key?

April 26, 2017Computers F8 key mode operating safe SYSTEMS Windows Windows XP

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How Do You Start Up Windows XP Safe Mode Using The F8 Key?

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There are times when you must start up your Windows XP computer system in Safe Mode, for example if you need to remove certain malware – viruses, spyware, Trojans, keyloggers, adware, etc that cannot be removed while in standard mode. Read on to learn how to start up Windows XP safe mode. (See Resources below on how to start xp in safe mode from the Start Menu) Close any programs you have open and reboot your computer. Watch for your BIOS to finish loading (this will be displayed on screen) Press the F8 key, and hold until the screen appears Use the arrow keys of your keyboard to get to “Safe Mode” in the Windows Advanced Options menu. Press Enter. Your PC will now reboot in Safe Mode. Wait for the process to complete, as it may take a few minutes Once you have resolved the issue you were working on, close all the programs you have open, and then reboot your PC as normal.