Safe Mode

[Cindy]

I have the blaster worm on my computer. I have installed
the patch and firewall, but the repair program I
downloaded from Symantec cannot find the worm. The
instructions with the repair program say to restart in
safe mode, but I am unable to do that. I have tried to
follow the directions from Microsoft on doing it, but my
system (Compaq Presario 6000, from Staples) does not HAVE
the shut down protocol as described in the Microsfot
directions. I have a "Turn Off Computer" button,
followed by another screen allowing me to choose shut
down, restart, or stand by modes. Nowhere can I find any
way to get into safe mode, and I need to know if anyone
has any idea how I might do it. I'd love to get rid of
the worm! Thanks!

[Nicholas]

Cindy --

Remove W32.MSBlast.Worm
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_msblast.htm


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Nicholas

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"Cindy" > wrote in message:
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| I have the blaster worm on my computer. I have installed=20
| the patch and firewall, but the repair program I=20
| downloaded from Symantec cannot find the worm. The=20
| instructions with the repair program say to restart in=20
| safe mode, but I am unable to do that. I have tried to=20
| follow the directions from Microsoft on doing it, but my=20
| system (Compaq Presario 6000, from Staples) does not HAVE=20
| the shut down protocol as described in the Microsfot=20
| directions. I have a "Turn Off Computer" button,=20
| followed by another screen allowing me to choose shut=20
| down, restart, or stand by modes. Nowhere can I find any=20
| way to get into safe mode, and I need to know if anyone=20
| has any idea how I might do it. I'd love to get rid of=20
| the worm! Thanks!
|

[Chris Lanier]

Thats not how Microsoft describes for you to boot into safe mode. You need
to reboot your computer and press F8 just before the Windows XP Loading
screen comes up.

"Cindy" > wrote in message
...
> I have the blaster worm on my computer. I have installed
> the patch and firewall, but the repair program I
> downloaded from Symantec cannot find the worm. The
> instructions with the repair program say to restart in
> safe mode, but I am unable to do that. I have tried to
> follow the directions from Microsoft on doing it, but my
> system (Compaq Presario 6000, from Staples) does not HAVE
> the shut down protocol as described in the Microsfot
> directions. I have a "Turn Off Computer" button,
> followed by another screen allowing me to choose shut
> down, restart, or stand by modes. Nowhere can I find any
> way to get into safe mode, and I need to know if anyone
> has any idea how I might do it. I'd love to get rid of
> the worm! Thanks!
>

[Chek]

It's also come to light that if you have a USB keyboard (with the broad flat
plug), you'll need to borrow one with a PS2 (the small round type)
connector plug, to press F8 as the USB driver only takes effect when windows
starts.

Chek

"Chris Lanier" > wrote in message
...
> Thats not how Microsoft describes for you to boot into safe mode. You
need
> to reboot your computer and press F8 just before the Windows XP Loading
> screen comes up.
>
> "Cindy" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I have the blaster worm on my computer. I have installed
> > the patch and firewall, but the repair program I
> > downloaded from Symantec cannot find the worm. The
> > instructions with the repair program say to restart in
> > safe mode, but I am unable to do that. I have tried to
> > follow the directions from Microsoft on doing it, but my
> > system (Compaq Presario 6000, from Staples) does not HAVE
> > the shut down protocol as described in the Microsfot
> > directions. I have a "Turn Off Computer" button,
> > followed by another screen allowing me to choose shut
> > down, restart, or stand by modes. Nowhere can I find any
> > way to get into safe mode, and I need to know if anyone
> > has any idea how I might do it. I'd love to get rid of
> > the worm! Thanks!
> >
>
>

[Your Kidding]

Cindy,
When your computer restarts press the F8 key on your keyboard. The F8
key is in the top most row of keys on your keyboard. You may have to
do it a few times to get it to "catch" but you will see a option to
start the computer in safe mode.
On compaq's as soon as the Compaq logo shows up is the time to start
to press the F8 key repeatedly. Like every other second hit the F8
key. Again...it may take you a few times to reboot in order to "catch"
the option to go into safe mode but if you just persist you will do
it.
Dennis
"Nicholas" > wrote in message >...
> Cindy --
>
> Remove W32.MSBlast.Worm
> http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts desc/xp msblast.htm
>
>
> --
> Nicholas
>
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>
>
> "Cindy" > wrote in message:
> ...
>
> | I have the blaster worm on my computer. I have installed
> | the patch and firewall, but the repair program I
> | downloaded from Symantec cannot find the worm. The
> | instructions with the repair program say to restart in
> | safe mode, but I am unable to do that. I have tried to
> | follow the directions from Microsoft on doing it, but my
> | system (Compaq Presario 6000, from Staples) does not HAVE
> | the shut down protocol as described in the Microsfot
> | directions. I have a "Turn Off Computer" button,
> | followed by another screen allowing me to choose shut
> | down, restart, or stand by modes. Nowhere can I find any
> | way to get into safe mode, and I need to know if anyone
> | has any idea how I might do it. I'd love to get rid of
> | the worm! Thanks!
> |

[Sharon F]

On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 18:47:23 +0000 (UTC), Chek wrote:

> It's also come to light that if you have a USB keyboard (with the broad flat
> plug), you'll need to borrow one with a PS2 (the small round type)
> connector plug, to press F8 as the USB driver only takes effect when windows
> starts.
>
> Chek
>
> "Chris Lanier" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Thats not how Microsoft describes for you to boot into safe mode. You
> need
>> to reboot your computer and press F8 just before the Windows XP Loading
>> screen comes up.
>>
>> "Cindy" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> I have the blaster worm on my computer. I have installed
>>> the patch and firewall, but the repair program I
>>> downloaded from Symantec cannot find the worm. The
>>> instructions with the repair program say to restart in
>>> safe mode, but I am unable to do that. I have tried to
>>> follow the directions from Microsoft on doing it, but my
>>> system (Compaq Presario 6000, from Staples) does not HAVE
>>> the shut down protocol as described in the Microsfot
>>> directions. I have a "Turn Off Computer" button,
>>> followed by another screen allowing me to choose shut
>>> down, restart, or stand by modes. Nowhere can I find any
>>> way to get into safe mode, and I need to know if anyone
>>> has any idea how I might do it. I'd love to get rid of
>>> the worm! Thanks!
>>>
>>
>>

Not entirely true. Some systems have support for USB keyboards. BIOS setup
will make mention of "Legacy USB" or similar.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP/ Windows XP - Shell/User

[Chek]

"Sharon F" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 18:47:23 +0000 (UTC), Chek wrote:
>
> > It's also come to light that if you have a USB keyboard (with the broad
flat
> > plug), you'll need to borrow one with a PS2 (the small round type)
> > connector plug, to press F8 as the USB driver only takes effect when
windows
> > starts.
> >
> > Chek
> >
> > "Chris Lanier" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Thats not how Microsoft describes for you to boot into safe mode. You
> > need
> >> to reboot your computer and press F8 just before the Windows XP Loading
> >> screen comes up.
> >>
> >> "Cindy" > wrote in message
> >> ...
> >>> I have the blaster worm on my computer. I have installed
> >>> the patch and firewall, but the repair program I
> >>> downloaded from Symantec cannot find the worm. The
> >>> instructions with the repair program say to restart in
> >>> safe mode, but I am unable to do that. I have tried to
> >>> follow the directions from Microsoft on doing it, but my
> >>> system (Compaq Presario 6000, from Staples) does not HAVE
> >>> the shut down protocol as described in the Microsfot
> >>> directions. I have a "Turn Off Computer" button,
> >>> followed by another screen allowing me to choose shut
> >>> down, restart, or stand by modes. Nowhere can I find any
> >>> way to get into safe mode, and I need to know if anyone
> >>> has any idea how I might do it. I'd love to get rid of
> >>> the worm! Thanks!
> >>>
> >>
> >>
>
> Not entirely true. Some systems have support for USB keyboards. BIOS setup
> will make mention of "Legacy USB" or similar.
>
> --
> Sharon F
> MS-MVP/ Windows XP - Shell/User

Thanks Sharon.
I guess it really is true we learn something every day :)
Chek