launching safe mode to defrag

[robin miller]

It seems i have a hard time going into safe mode to
defrag . please explane to me what i need to do.

thank you Robin Miller

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

robin miller wrote:
> It seems i have a hard time going into safe mode to
> defrag . please explane to me what i need to do.
>
> thank you Robin Miller

Robin

Click Start/Turn off computer/Restart button. When the system begins to
restart, start tapping the F8 Key until you see a menu on a black screen.
Use the Arrow Keys to select the Safe Mode option and press ENTER. If you
see a login screen, press ENTER again to login.

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[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Robin,

You shouldn't have to boot to Safe mode to defrag. However, all you really
need to do is hit F8 as soon as the system POST (often covered by a
manufacturer's logo screen) ends and just as WinXP begins to load.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
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"robin miller" > wrote in message
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> It seems i have a hard time going into safe mode to
> defrag . please explane to me what i need to do.
>
> thank you Robin Miller

[Gene K]

Robin,
When you start the computer, before Windows XP launches (starts) press the
F8 key until you see the Advanced Menu where you can select Safe Mode
startup. It is a bit tricky but possible. One warning, you cannot do it this
way if your keyboard is hooked up via a USB connection since USB is not
enabled until Windows XP starts. If your keyboard is hooked up via USB, you
will have to do this:
A. Start/Run/type "msconfig" less the quotes/click "OK".
B.The System Configuration Utility will open. Under the General Tab,
Checkmark "Selective Startup". Then open the Boot.ini Tab and Checkmark
"/Safeboot". If any "Apply" Or "OK" boxes need to be clicked, do so.
C. Exit the Utility. Shutdown the Computer and Restart. You, if I am
correct, will restart with an option for Safe Mode.
Gene K
C. Exit the


robin miller wrote:
> It seems i have a hard time going into safe mode to
> defrag . please explane to me what i need to do.
>
> thank you Robin Miller

[Gene K]

I agree with Rick (below). You do not have to go into Safe Mode to defrag. I
do not and have never experienced any problems.
Gene K

robin miller wrote:
> It seems i have a hard time going into safe mode to
> defrag . please explane to me what i need to do.
>
> thank you Robin Miller