Computer and Software Support


How to boot to Safe Mode

Windows 98

 

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  1. Make sure system is turned off.
  2. Then turn system back on.
  3. Start hitting function key F8 key over and over again till you get the boot menu.

 

  • Press number 3 key
  • Press the Enter key
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    Note: if you get a message about the keyboard, turn the system off and then back on. This time wait 3 seconds before hitting the function key. Some systems have to initialize the keyboard when the system turns on. If you hit the key too soon you will get a keyboard error.

    Once your in Safe Mode, it will look like Normal windows but it will have limited access to devices.