Well, I guess its just for 95 and 98 then. Shortcuts in Me, as in 2k and XP, don;t allow you to exit into native dos. vic Lock and hide folders with maximum ease and security. http://personal-computer-tutor.com/lh/lockhide.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "DH (Rick) Holmes" <hayvan@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 9:04 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: SAFE MODE > > Betty Ellison wrote: > > Hi Vic, > > > > I have Windows ME, and when I click on properties for the shortcut, > > there is no advanced under the program tab. So when I click on the > > shortcut, all it brings up is a window that says "You are already > > running Windows", and then I click the "x" to close the box. Any > > suggestions? And the full command path does show > > C:\WINDOWS\WIN.COM /d:m. Maybe it doesn't work in ME???? > > > > Thanks, > > Betty > > > > Vic wrote: > > Here is how you can create a desktop shortcut that when clicked will > > automatically boot you into Safe Mode. I tested this on Windows 95, > > 98 but should work in Me too. > > > I couldn't get it either, (WinMe) > Rick To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/