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Safe mode on XP

scarlet blvd.scarlet blvd. Bebop ColaGoooood!Registered User regular
edited June 2010 in Help / Advice Forum
Anyone know how I can set my mom's netbook to start up in safe mode, with just the basic programs starting
There's a virus that's messing stuff up and it starts by launching a bunch of fake anti virus bullshit
The only thing that would be nice to have back from the netbook are some family photos and after that we can just wipe the hard drive, but I can't get to em before the virus stops me

scarlet blvd. on

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  • EshEsh Tending bar. FFXIV. Motorcycles. Portland, ORRegistered User regular
    edited June 2010
    Anyone know how I can set my mom's netbook to start up in safe mode, with just the basic programs starting
    There's a virus that's messing stuff up and it starts by launching a bunch of fake anti virus bullshit
    The only thing that would be nice to have back from the netbook are some family photos and after that we can just wipe the hard drive, but I can't get to em before the virus stops me

    Hold F8 while booting. First bazillion results in Google under "safe mode".

    Esh on
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