How to Start a Windows 98-Based Computer in Safe Mode

• Microsoft Windows 98

SUMMARY

This article describes how to start a Windows 98-based computer in Safe mode.

MORE INFORMATION

To start a Windows 98-based computer in Safe mode, use either of the following methods:

• Method 1

  1. Restart your computer.
  
  
  
  2. While your computer restarts, press down and hold the CTRL key until the Windows 98 Startup menu appears.
     
     NOTE: If you are using the EZDrive tool, substitute the F8 key for the CTRL key.
  
  
  
  3. Choose Safe Mode from the Startup menu, and then press ENTER.
  
  
  




• Method 2

  1. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Information.
  
  
  
  2. On the Tools menu, click System Configuration Utility.
  
  
  
  3. Click Advanced, and then click to select the Enable Startup Menu check box.
  
  
  
  4. Click OK, click OK, and then restart your computer when you are prompted.
  
  
  
  5. Choose Safe Mode from the Startup menu, and then press ENTER.
  
  
  

Additional query words:

Keywords          : kbenv win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbhowto 

Last Reviewed: February 6, 1999