Will try that next time then--with w-98 I used to press f-1 (I think) to get to Safe Mode. That was quite a long time ago, but will give this a try--maybe. --Glo ----- Original Message ----- From: Lionel To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 3:15 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Safe Mode shortcut Hi Glo. In Safe mode , it is the same as if you are operating you computer normally except by passed all the stuff in Start Up , Webshots the lot , when I Defrag and Scandisk I wouldn't use any other way. This is how I do it , its easy. I shut the computer down, wait 1 minute , then start up, when the first typing appears, press the Control button immediately, hold it down till you see the lettering Safe Mode. Select 3 which is Safe mode then Enter. (I think it is Enter ) , then you are in safe mode. There are other ways but I like this way the best, all a matter of opinion. lol . Lionel. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Glo" <redowl@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2004 10:14 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Safe Mode shortcut > I used to get that a lot too, but now I remember to turn off my screensaver > (Webshots) and no prob. I've tried Safe Mode too, but I don't know my way > around too well in there, so I don't mess with it. --Glo > 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/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.557 / Virus Database: 349 - Release Date: 12/30/2003 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/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk