Many times, you'll find articles that tell you to boot into "Safe Mode" to troubleshoot problems. If you're someone that always seems to have trouble pressing the F8 key at the right
time, the following tip will help. You can easily use the System Configuration utility to boot into Safe Mode continually until the problem you're working on is fixed.
Begin by opening the Start Menu and type msconfig into the Search or Run box. Press the Enter key.
When the System Configuration utilty opens, select the Boot tab and place a check mark beside Safe boot. Leave the radio button on Minimal unless you have a specific reason to change it.
When you click on the OK button, you'll be prompted to restart. Your next boot will now take you to Safe Mode automatically.
When you have finished using Safe Mode and wish to return to normal boot, just use the System Configuration utility again.
Begin by opening the Start Menu and type msconfig into the Search or Run box. Press the Enter key.
When the System Configuration utilty opens, select the Boot tab and place a check mark beside Safe boot. Leave the radio button on Minimal unless you have a specific reason to change it.
When you click on the OK button, you'll be prompted to restart. Your next boot will now take you to Safe Mode automatically.
When you have finished using Safe Mode and wish to return to normal boot, just use the System Configuration utility again.