Make a new shortcut with this command: WIN /D:M Then go to the Properties of the shortcut and under the Programs tab click the Advanced tab. Put a checkmark next to MS-DOS Mode and remove the checkmark from "Warn before entering MS-DOS mode" Click Ok to save the changes. Now you just have to click the shortcut whenever you want to go into Safe Mode to defrag. hth vic Lock and hide folders with maximum ease and security. http://personal-computer-tutor.com/lh/lockhide.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "§Pat§" <rhekay@xxxxxxxxxx> To: "PCTECHTALK2" <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 7:52 AM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- SAFE MODE > Morning gang > I used to defrag in the safe mode.....but now when I go to > start......shut down...then restart......everything loads so DARN > fast that it bypasses the screen where I use to be able to push > F8 and then select the safe mode.......any suggestions here? > Or another way to get to the safe mode? > I really do need to defrag. > Pat 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/